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Why Conservation Agriculture matters today
Farming is becoming more challenging as soil fertility declines, rainfall patterns grow more erratic and input costs continue to rise.In the era of...
Season is ripe for potato production
Potatoes are a versatile and nutritious crop that can thrive in Eswatini’s diverse climate with the right approach.Whether you’re a small-scale farmer or...
A reliable partner for poultry farmers
Africa Chicks has been the number one supplier of internationally recognised high-quality poultry breeds and they proudly operate in Eswatini, Mozambique and South...
Why land preparation crucial!
Successful crop production begins long before seeds are planted. It starts with how the land is prepared and managed.Soil Science and Plant Nutrition...
Know your soil for better harvests
Healthy soil is the starting point for every successful harvest.In Eswatini, however, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Research Officer in the Department of...
Farmer of the Week: Why Koekoek is the best dual-purpose chicken breed
Derek Braithwaite says when thinking of indigenous chickens, you should consider the Potchefstroom Koekoek chicken. He says these are the best to breed,...
Cultivating change with agriculture
In Eswatini, agriculture remains the heartbeat of rural livelihoods, supporting nearly 70 per cent of the population and contributing approximately 7 per cent...
Are you applying lime correctly?
Lime is a soil conditioner and it controls the soil’s acidity by neutralising acids present in the soil. “This allows the soil biology...
Government subsidy to benefit about 8 130 farmers
As the new farming season begins, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced the details of this year’s Input Subsidy and Tractor Hire Programme,...
Guide to choosing, preserving quality seeds
As the farming season approaches, one of the most important decisions a farmer will make is the choice of seed.The quality of seed...
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