Prevention is always better than cure. This is particularly true about soil erosion, where the slowing down of runoff water on a steep slope can prevent the formation of gullies and deep head-cuts. Steep slopes that were stripped of plant material through the deforestation of the mountain slopes near the town of Mzuzu in Malawi, […] More
In the previous issue of ProAgri Zambia and ProAgri BNZ we discussed the use of natural materials that are at hand to help control soil erosion caused by run-off water, whether caused by rain and floods, or excess irrigation water. These methods were used in Malawi by Ken Coetzee and Wallie Stroebel of Conservation Management […] More
Nuts and legumes are very good alternative sources of protein that can be utilised in areas where meat is not readily available or too expensive to buy. Cultivating and supplying peanuts, also known as groundnuts, to the local market can be a lucrative business if it is managed correctly. Botanically, peanuts are classified as legumes; […] More
by Ben Havenga In last month’s edition, we looked at wire mesh composting bins, circular, round, and pentagonal structures, as well as the rotating drum composter. Let us now look at our last three composting structures. Concrete block composter Concrete blocks or bricks may be used for building a composting structure. It is easy to […] More
There are many advantages in producing your own food. Not everyonecan keep livestock, but whether you live on a farm or in a flat in the middle of Johannesburg, you can produce your own vegetables. Some people like the idea because they can then guarantee that the vegetables they eat have not been treated with […] More
In hierdie laaste artikel word daar naderby gekyk na geenbewerking omdat dit voorgehou word as ’n oplossing, veral vir die hoë koste van graanproduksie. More
Hierdie is die tweede artikel in die reeks oor grond en grondbewerking, opgestel deur JP le Roux. More
In Suid-Afrika se saaigebiede kom ‘n wye verskeidenheid van grondsoorte voor, elk met sy eie besondere eienskappe. Dit bemoeilik standaardvoorskrifte vir grondbewerking veral weens wisselende reënneerslae en wisselende hoeveelhede vog in die grond. More
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