Most smallholders and small farmers ~ unless they are lucky enough to have a permanent unpolluted river or stream bordering or running though their property […]
Tag: WATER MATTERS
In Praise of Silent Pumps
Given the larger spaces we enjoy on a smallholding one is usually able to site one’s tanks and pumps away from any dwelling, so that […]
Solar pumps: A good alternative for smallholdings
They may appear expensive to buy at first, but solar pumps will very quickly pay for themselves simply by the fact that, once correctly installed, […]
Pump Terminology Explained
So you need a pump, but don’t know how to calculate what you need? Here is some pump terminology one needs to understand when choosing […]
Understanding Types of Pumps
Borehole, booster, high-pressure, low-pressure, peripheral, self-priming, swimming pool, pond, submersible, portable, solar, hydraulic, chemical and trash. These are all types of pumps commonly found in […]
SA environmental groups win big legal victory
On this World Environment Day, SA Smallholder would like to acknowledge the wonderful work done by environmental organisations. A recent victory scored by the Centre […]
How to re-use waste water safely
This is the fourth installment in a five-part series called Fluid Waste Management & Septic Tanks. To read the rest, click here. On a water scarce […]
Channel that Water ~ Create a Mini Wetland or Wild Pond
If your smallholding is anything like ours, given the amazing rainfall we’ve had over the last couple of weeks, there will be areas of standing […]
Harvesting Rainwater
Even with a strong borehole of good quality water (and therefore no reliance on expensive municipal supply) there are compelling reasons why harvesting rainwater from […]
Get watering right
The objective of soil moisture management is not merely the conservation of water, but the effective, economical and responsible utilisation of water. Problems arise when […]