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 […]
Tag: WATER MATTERS
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 […]
What To Consider Before Building A Dam
Just as a pretty addition to your property, or as a water storage facility, or as a home for waterfowl and fish, a small dam […]
Invasive Trees Are Also The Thirstiest
It is well-known that alien invasive trees and other plants have a negative effect on the environment where they establish themselves. What is less well-known, […]
Latest SA Smallholder Digital Magazine Now Ready For Download
Click here to download the latest edition of the SA Smallholder Magazine, October 2021.
Let’s Make This A Successful Clean-Up Week
Clean-up and Recycle SA Week is an annual initiative by the local plastics industry, supported and endorsed by the various packaging and retail streams and […]