If you live on a smallholding you will learn a bunch of skills, and acquire a bunch of knowledge, that your townie counterparts would never […]
Tag: WATER MATTERS
Get Watering Right
Many gardeners find watering their vegetable patches a therapeutic activity, but with the prospect of a drier summer, we need to get watering right. The […]
How To Manage Your Agricultural Runoff
Protecting our water resources is a vital part of living on a smallholding. Whether this is a natural water course such as a river or […]
Keep It Clean In One Spray
There’s no need to blast paint off the walls of stables, broiler houses or piggeries when attempting to ensure they are adequately disinfected. That’s because […]
Building A Pond For Waterfowl
Building a pond for your ducks can be most rewarding. How big a pond you have on your smallholding, and what shape, is largely a […]
Why Are Wetlands Important?
The environmentalists highlight the importance of wetlands every year on 2 February when we celebrate World Wetlands Day. This day marks the date of the […]
What Goes Into Healthy Organic Soil?
Healthy organic soil and water can be achieved through organic methods of growing. Organic farming methods are based on scientific knowledge of ecology. They combine […]
Building An Affordable Round Dam
Smallholders could do worse than construct a round dam (reservoir) to fulfill their water needs. The importance of being able to store water on your […]
Is A Trout Farm A Viable Option For You?
When considering fish farming, one may choose a trout farm for sport angling. This would depend on one’s location, climate and facilities. One can allow […]
Fish Farming Takes Many Forms
Fish farming, or more technically known as aquaculture, can take a number of forms, in the same way that poultry farming, or crop farming can […]