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Spinach: a step-by-step guide on how to grow it - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 3, 2013 · Step 4: Put the seed or seedlings into the ground, working according to the instructions on the seed packet or the nursery recommendations. Step 5: Water the plants regularly.Use flood irrigation, a sprinkler, a watering can, a hosepipe or drip irrigation. Step 6: For a better crop, apply a top dressing about five weeks later as spinach needs a lot of nitrogen for good quality, broad leaves.
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WEBSouth Africa’s thriving macadamia export industry requires specialised insurance. Werner Bezuidenhout of Aon South Africa highlights the crucial role of stock throughput cover to safeguard the entire supply chain, ensuring...
Growing out and fattening cattle in a feedlot - Farmer's Weekly
WEBOct 11, 2018 · At a fat score of 2 to 3, the mean dressing percentage varies from 54% to 56%. Feed margin. This is the profit or loss made by a feedlot as a result of live mass gain in relation to cost of feed consumed. It is calculated as follows: Feed margin = Live mass gain x (sale price/kg – cost/kg gained).
Cabbages: a step-by-step beginner’s guide - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 25, 2016 · Manure makes growing cabbages far easier. Apply 30t/ha to 50t/ ha before preparing the soil. If no manure is available, and you do not have a soil analysis to guide you, apply 600kg/ha of 2:3:4 (24), broadcast and worked in. Soil Preparation. The soil preparation in producing cabbages does not have to be very fine.
Which fish should be farmed in SA, and where? - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMar 18, 2019 · It is a pity that alien fish species such as bass and carp are not regarded as suitable aquaculture candidates in Southern Africa. As they can survive in water between 4°C and 33°C, they would be ideal for local conditions. Nicholas James is an ichthyologist and hatchery owner. Our climate varies dramatically from season to season, limiting ...
Maize production: Managing critical plant growth stages
WEBApr 14, 2017 · At an early stage, weeds are devastating and can reduce yield significantly. Good weed control in the early development stages contributes greatly to the success of a maize crop. V5 stage. The growth tip and developing tassel are close to the soil surface and the stem quickly starts elongating.
Meatmasters: bred for tough conditions and good meat - Farmer's …
WEBOct 17, 2019 · A Meatmaster is an indigenous Damara crossed with another sheep breed. The most common cross is with a Dorper, but many of the first Meatmasters were crossed with breeds such as the Ile de France or the Van Rooy. The Damara is a tough sheep, recognisable by its long, slender form and thick, fat tail. …
Fertilisation: basic principles that every farmer should know
WEBJul 19, 2019 · 1.2K. Fertilisation is an exact science, and no two lands can be treated the same. It is therefore paramount that a farmer understands the different types of fertiliser, application levels, and timing of application before embarking on a fertiliser programme. Crops continuously extract nutrients from the soil, and over time this can lead to ...