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Start small and grow with the results. This is the principle followed by young pig farmer Jason Buys of Ocean View Piggery in the...

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Mulvin’s Bog by Yvonne Heavey – The Milk House

We set out on the seven-mile journey from No. 56 to Knockdrin at 7.30 in the morning. The sun had barely risen, the sky...

Quality matters at national Dormer auction – African Farming

Two newcomers who want to make their mark on the industry by starting with top breeding material paid an astounding R300 000 for a ram...

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Herbal Harvest

Breakfast Skillet Recipe with Potatoes

One of our favorite meals, this breakfast skillet recipe is not only for breakfast, but also makes a great lunch. My husband’s work...

Sing the Praises to the God(s) in Heaven —- Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The wind tells the earth—sing the praises of life and thankfulness to the Heavens. Sing so the humans on the planet can also hear! From my...
As August Winds Down...

As August Winds Down…

 In my entire life, I cannot remember an August so cool.  And yes, I know it's not...
I Am Grateful for the Spots of Color We Still Have —Monday, December 2, 2024

I Am Grateful for the Spots of Color We...

It won’t be long now, until ever where I look things will be a shade of brown. ...
Tiny Farm Blog

Wheel hoe vs weeds – Tiny Farm Blog

A tool in its element! Wheel hoes are great, and this particular one* is fantastic. Unchecked, you...
The Good Earth—er, Crops, Sunday, October 6, 2024

The Good Earth—er, Crops, Sunday, October 6, 2024

The corn is drying down.  Gradually, gradually. It’s not there yet.  One field is starting to show the...

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42) farmingGeorge’s Fobbing Farm Update: Weaning

farmingGeorge’s Fobbing Farm UpdateWeaningWith Christmas out of the way, the relative busy-ness of the farm continued.  Luckily I was at least able to take...