At the Kandanga Farm Store we don’t see weeds, just plants, and we consider them allies not foes. Plants cover soil surface, protecting it. They photosynthesise, converting energy from the sun to food for soil life and soil life underpins all life. Plants provide habitat and a food source. Through a complex synergy they contribute [...]
The secret to farming organically is being pro-active. Rather than waiting till a problem appears that then needs to be solved, the key is to manage for what you want – healthy animals and/or plants that are naturally resilient and equipped when a burden presents itself. Let’s look at buffalo fly as an example. [...]
Some animals cannot withstand ticks and fly. Once upon a time I believed that with correct nutrition animals would be able to repel parasites. While I still think nutrition is vital I have also come to the conclusion that there are always some animals more susceptible than others to parasites. The 'normal', accepted and supposedly [...]
There are no organic silver bullets out there, but dealing with internal and external parasites in your livestock can be done especially when you tackle it on a few different fronts. Worm on a full moon If you Google Worming and the Lunar cycle you’ll find a tonne of info – mostly anecdotal and very [...]
