When to Plant Tomatoes in South Africa
Every page says to plant after the last frost and none of them say when that is. Here is the date for your town, and the crops that share it.
Farming
Welcome to the Farming section of the South Africa Facts blog. Here we cover the practical side of working the land in South Africa, from fertiliser grades and prices to grazing capacity for cattle and sheep, and even the cheapest way to fill a raised garden bed. Whether you run a smallholding or a full farming operation, these guides are built around real South African conditions and costs.
What It Costs to Plant a Hectare of Maize in South Africa
The real cost of working a hectare of maize, broken down pass by pass in litres and rands, with South African trial data and current diesel prices.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa: Where the Outbreak Stands Now
Is your meat still safe to eat? Foot-and-mouth disease has now reached all nine SA provinces. Here's what's happening with outbreaks, vaccines and trade bans.
The Cheapest Way to Fill a Raised Garden Bed in South Africa
What to use instead of soil at the bottom of a deep bed, when bulk beats bagged soil, and what a real bed costs to fill in South Africa.
Fertiliser Grades and Prices in South Africa: A Plain Guide
Decode the numbers on the bag, the elemental N-P-K difference, the urea versus LAN question, and what the common fertilisers cost in South Africa.
How Many Cattle or Sheep Per Hectare? A Grazing Capacity Guide for South Africa
The real South African grazing capacity numbers by veld type, and what they mean in plain hectares per animal for cattle, sheep and goats.