Blog
The role of the retailer in the farm strikes.
Alternative title “It is not only the farmers fault” Hello Dear Reader The recent farm strikes need to be viewed in a wider context. From
Our vineyard berm management strategy
The discussion below relates to vineyards that are irrigated. Dryland has its own challenges but weed management is not one of them. The vineyards on
Our vineyard berm management strategy
The discussion below relates to vineyards that are irrigated. Dryland has its own challenges but weed management is not one of them. The vineyards on
The bullying tactics of the feedlot/grain fed beef industry.
Dear Reader I have been threatened with legal action by SA Feedlot. They represent the grain fed beef industry. You can only feed cattle grain
Why farm mechanically when you can farm biologically?
We always try to opt for the biological solution where possible. This vignette, pertaining to management of our cover crop in the vineyards, illustrates the
Why farm mechanically when you can farm biologically?
We always try to opt for the biological solution where possible. This vignette, pertaining to management of our cover crop in the vineyards, illustrates the
Conventionally produced food is irresponsibly or dishonestly priced
I had two sets of visitors to the farm today and the question of the pricing of organic goods came up again. Second to the
Conventionally produced food is irresponsibly or dishonestly priced
I had two sets of visitors to the farm today and the question of the pricing of organic goods came up again. Second to the
Ezibusisweni Straw Wine
How it started. Back in 2005 whilst we were housebuilding (out of clay, the subject of an imminent blog) and starting to develop our garden
Ezibusisweni Straw Wine
How it started. Back in 2005 whilst we were housebuilding (out of clay, the subject of an imminent blog) and starting to develop our garden
What was used to blow up the Norwegian Prime Minister’s Office?
In a handful of healthy soil there are more micro organisms than there are humans on earth. In case you did not read that here
What was used to blow up the Norwegian Prime Minister’s Office?
In a handful of healthy soil there are more micro organisms than there are humans on earth. In case you did not read that here