{"id":2853,"date":"2026-11-06T09:43:42","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T07:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kzndarddev.kznsshf.gov.za\/?page_id=2853"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:24:25","slug":"research-and-technology-bulletins-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/?page_id=2853","title":{"rendered":"Research and Technology Bulletins"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Intercropping and its relevance to small-holder farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

African Armyworm in KwaZulu-Natal Grazing Pastures<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Desalination strategies for irrigated agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Valuing of indigenous pesticidal plant leaflet Lippia javanica (Burm.f.) Spreng growing in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Potato cultivar evaluation at Cedara<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Effect of fungicides on the yield of dry bean cultivars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Maximum residue limits (MRLs) of heavy metals in agricultural soil, irrigation water and crops<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Asian Citrus Greening Disease<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Application of nitrogen fertilizers to control Striga in maize<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Finishing Merino lambs on planted pastures<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Lespedeza Cuneata – Poor man’s Lucerne<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Short, medium and long duration cereals for cover crops and winter forage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Desalination strategies for irrigated agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The importance of colostrum in new-born animals (Ruminants) and raising one that has not had enough after birth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Analytical techniques used by the laboratories of the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Understanding your FERTREC soil analysis report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Irrigation Water Sampling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Management of Plant Pathogens in Irrigation Water<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Plant Nutrition Laboratory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Climate effect on maize planting dates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Aphid monitoring on Cedara<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Weaning Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The super nutritious Cloeme gynandra L.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Soil Organic Matter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Mycotoxins: A threat to animal and human health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Management of African Bollworm on tomatoes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Banana bunchy top disease: A threat to the banana industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sprayer Calibration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sheep Scab<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Buying and selling livestock at auctions – do’s and don’ts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The correct use and application of fungicides<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Purslane: A weed with a potential for Human Consumption and Animal Feed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Chemical control options for Fall Armyworm in maize<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Dry Bean Cultivar Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Soybean Cultivar Recommendations 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Growth and Development of Cyperus Esculentus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Postharvest food drying technique using a Solar Tunnel Dryer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Making your Hay Bale using a Box Baler<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Disease Management in Crops<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Maize Silage cultivar recommendations for cooler production areas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Fodder Radish and other Forage Brassicas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The use of Fire in KwaZulu-Natal mistbelt and Highland Sourveld<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Perennial Ryegrass for Dairy Cows – Grazing from the Third-leaf Stage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Ryegrass for Dairy – Get your soils right<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Weed Management Principles for Maize<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Soybean cultivar recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sudden Death Syndrome of Soybean<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sclerotinia Stem Rot of Soybeans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Raising bought in or orphan calves kids and lambs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The application of plant based pesticides in sustainable agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Drybean Cultivar Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Storage and safe use of agrochemicals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Tattooing as method for small stock identification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agricultural uses of lime and gypsum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Veld Management Principles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Forage Cereals for dryland pasture production<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Making and Storing Hay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

No-till for KwaZulu-Natals small-scale farming systems<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Guidelines to Poisonous mushrooms in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Umhlahlandlela wamaKhowe anobuthi KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Basic guidelines for oyster mushroom pack production using Juncao Technology in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Goats grazing on chicory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

No-till Crop Production for KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Hot iron branding for Beef Cattle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Ukuphawulwa kwezinkomo ngensimbi eshisayo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Potato production for KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Giant Juncao Grass Cultivation in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Upland Rice Production in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Basic Guidelines for Oyster Mushroom fruiting management in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Soil Testing for Better Crops<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Soil Testing: A Tool for Rural Development<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Completing the Sample Submission Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Alternative Roughages to use during Droughts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Weight Band to estimate the Live Weight of Meat Goats<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Ibhande lokukala isisindo ezimbuzini zenyama<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Cover Crops What are they and what are they used for<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Dry Bean Cultivar Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Hot Iron Branding for Beef Cattle – isiZulu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Maize Cultivar Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Soybean Cultivar Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Making and Storing Hay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

No-till for KwaZulu-Natal’s small-scale farming systems<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Forage Cereals for dryland pasture production<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Veld Management Principles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agricultural uses of lime and gypsum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Tattooing as method for small stock identification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Storage and safe use of agrochemicals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sprayer Calibration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Drybean Cultivar Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The application of plant based pesticides in sustainable agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Raising “bought in” or orphan calves, kids and lambs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sclerotinia Stem Rot of Soybeans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sudden Death Syndrome of Soybean<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Soybean cultivar recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

A Review of the Principles of Veld Management and the Consequences of Poor Veld Management<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Attributes of an ideal Green Maize Hybrid and Production Constraints in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Cedara Plant Disease Clinic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Growth Rates of Pigs Fed on incremental levels of Acacia Tortilis Leaf Meal-based Diets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Dry Bean Cultivars for KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Essential Oil production in KwaZulu-Natal (Tree Tea)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Living with Ticks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Mulch-effect on Weed Growth, Soil Moisture, Yield and yield components of Groundnuts under the conditions of KwaZulu-Natal Province<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Multi-season Maize Cultivars for KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Potato Production for Small-scale Farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Revitalization and Preservation of the (Imvu) in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Small-scale Dairy System<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Soil Acidity and Nitrogen Studies under No-till Maize in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sweet Potato Vine Multiplication for Small-Scale Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The effects of different Planting Populations and corresponding Seeding rates on Chicory (Cichorium Intybus l.) yield<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The production of Sweet Potatoes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The untold story of the Pig Farming Sector of rural KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The use of Allelopathy in a Weed Management strategy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Tillage and Carbon Dynamics in KwaZulu-Natal\u2019s small-scale Farming Systems<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Vegetable Soybean Production<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Winter cover crops for Maize Silage Production<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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