Thinking beyond your fence
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As a farmer, you can contribute negatively or positively towards the problem of freshwater pollution. If you want to make a positive contribution, what practices are you implementing to do so?
Archive for month: November, 2018
Perceptions and adoption of sustainable dairy practices in the Eastern Cape
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To encourage the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices amongst farmers one needs to understand what drives their decision-making processes.
Know your soil
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The soil is more than just a big blob of brown stuff. It has organic matter, mineral particles as well as a variety of microorganisms. The quantity of each of these determines the health of that soil.
How do you manage soils that are afraid of water?
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Hydrophobic soils are the results of a waxy organic compound which forms around soil particles. This substance coats the particles, resulting in water repellency.