Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) is a UK government programme providing free advice, training and grants to farmers, with the goal of improving air, water and soil quality within river catchments. Although CSF is unique to the UK, similar initiatives – such as the European Water Framework Directive – share the same objectives. And like many […]
For smallholder farmers, farm management is not a theory. It is lived every day under the sun, in changing weather, and with limited room for error. Decisions about planting, harvesting, and expanding a farm all depend on one basic question: Will there be enough water when it is needed? When the answer is uncertain, farming […]
In recent years, a trend for no-dig agriculture has reared its head. Dubbed “lazy gardening” by some, and “efficient, effective and environmentally friendly” by others – it’s something we felt needed investigating. Can it perhaps be all of the above combined? So what is no-dig agriculture? In simple terms, no-dig is a method of growing […]
We visited Ann in Kenya on a hot, sunny day during the dry season to see how she was putting her Futurepump SF2 solar water pump to work […]
Treat your soil right and you will be rewarded with happy and healthy crops. First, what is your soil type: is it clay, loam, or mostly sand? […]
Did you know that there are some really simple, effective and cheap ways to use your irrigation water more efficiently? […]
Identify the seedlings which you’ll leave in the soil and thin the rest. Look for the most compact, leafy plants with the thickest stems. […]
Strong winds can damage and kill your plants, suck moisture away from your land, and even degrade top soil as your latest nutrients are whisked away by the air itself. […]
If you are using a water source on or near your land, make sure that you monitor the water levels and have the correct permission to access it. […]
Peter is a solar water pump farmer of a four-acre commercial farm near Nakuru, Kenya. Peter gave us a tour of his amazing shamba (farm), including the new borehole and water pan he is installing to improve irrigation outcomes across his whole farm. […]
To choose a solar pump you need to understand what the manufacturer’s datasheet means and what your specific farm requirements are […]
Hear from Matthew how solar irrigation has benefitted his farm. Including less work, more income, and expanding his farm! […]
No matter what type of farm you have, we guarantee that there will be ways you can make your irrigation more efficient and easier for you. […]
No matter what type of farm you have, we guarantee that there will be ways you can make your irrigation more efficient and easier for you. […]
No matter what type of farm you have, we guarantee that there will be ways you can make your irrigation more efficient and easier for you. […]
No matter what type of farm you have, we guarantee that there will be ways you can make your irrigation more efficient and easier for you. […]
There are several things to consider when transforming your farm into a business. Here are some steps which will help you reach your goal. […]
Anyone who owns a petrol pump will know how expensive fuel can be! Once you’re clued up on how much you’re spending, it’s time to think again […]
4 farm water efficiency ideas to harness the weather and mitigate against climate impacts on your small farm. […]
Record keeping is as essential on small farms as big ones. Quick notes can help you make important decisions, track progress and profit. […]