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The SWAN system

What is the SWAN system?

Effective nutrient cycling - cow

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Testing water quality

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?

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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.

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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.

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