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Conservation farming on communal land Crop farming on communal land is suffering from the effects of soil erosion and climate change. But KZN communal crop farmer Nicholas Madondo
19/07/2018
Managing successful crop rotations Kiewiet, Theo and Neilus Ferreira have long realised that soil is a farm’s greatest asset, so they expend as much effort on crop rotation as on growing crop
14/07/2018
Organic agriculture models yield higher economic efficiency by 20-30% On July 13, Deputy Minister of MARD Tran Thanh Nam presided the meeting of building organic models of livestock and crop farmings with Que Lam Group.
30/09/2021
Veggies boost the bottom line By including vegetables in their diversified farming business the Mongs have been able to make better use of machinery and labour already at their disposal
18/07/2018
Ceres fruit farmer’s journey to success From humble beginnings, Walter Williams has grown a business that today has three farms as well as a fruit packing business in the Ceres Valley
16/07/2018
Biodynamic preparations and compost A distinguishing feature of biodynamic farming is the use of nine biodynamic preparations which are said to enhance soil quality and stimulate plant life.
21/07/2018
Sweet success: from miner to jam maker In the deeply rural area of OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape, a fruit tree project is changing lives
17/07/2018
Success for emerging citrus farmers Aimed at bringing emerging farmers into the commercial cycle, the Sundays River Citrus Company’s development project is that rarity – one that actually works
23/07/2018
Keeping cabbages clear of pests and diseases Cabbages are popular with South African consumers and can provide growers with sustainable short-term income. However, sound management is needed for keeping
24/07/2018
Understanding citrus – 1 Citrus trees are planted in rows in orchards or groves and can take three years to start bearing fruit ready to harvest and sell. Growing citrus is a long-term
13/07/2018