Lucerne for beginners – part 1 - Farmer's Weekly
WEBJul 29, 2014 · So begin by making sure the soil is correct for the crop. It prefers well-drained soil about 1,2m deep. Plough deep, breaking up impervious layers to ensure sufficient root penetration.. Nutrients Proper soil fertility will ensure that a planting establishes itself swiftly and vigorously, and remains productive. For every ton of dry material, lucerne withdraws the following from the soil:
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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Feeding guidelines for various stages of production - Farmer's …
WEBOct 29, 2023 · Diet 2. Diet 2 was formulated to meet the requirements for starting 272kg Angus-based steers and feeding until finish weight. “Like Diet 1, this diet utilises hay, maize , unroasted soya beans, limestone, and a commercial vitamin/mineral premix. However, unlike the first diet, this diet limits hay intake to 10% of the DM inclusion in an ...
Using manure as fertiliser: Mistakes to avoid - Farmer's Weekly
WEBApr 10, 2020 · Manure can be an effective supplementary organic fertiliser if handled and used correctly. It can, however, be very harmful if applied in excessive quantities. Dr Gerhardus Nortjé, a senior lecturer at the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of South Africa (Unisa), notes that all manures are not equal.
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.
Beef cattle basics: Choose the right breed for your farm - Farmer's …
WEBMay 11, 2021 · The Boran, which originated in East Africa, does, however, have both B. indicus and B. taurus blood,” says Scholtz. In the search for more efficient cattle, composite breeds, including the Bonsmara (Afrikaner x Hereford and Shorthorn), Brangus (Brahman x Angus) and Beefmaster (Brahman x Hereford and Milking Shorthorn). Resilience and ...
Growing your own livestock feed - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 29, 2022 · Leave the land to rest until summer, when it should start growing again after the first rain and when soil temperatures begin to rise. All summer long. At this stage, graze the pasture when it has reached 30cm to 40cm in length and before it goes to seed. This will encourage the grass to create more bulk/food.
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