Publications on Conservation Farming

Conservation Farming: finding the balance between productive land use and biodiversity conservation in agricultural landscapes
Donaldson, Turpie, Oettle

This book summarises and sythesises the findings of the Conservation Farming Project and is aimed at farmers, policy makers and the general public as well as students and researchers.

Nieuwoudtville - A Biodiversity Hotspot

The Nieuwoudtville map gives detailed information about the biodiversity of the area.

A comprehensive guide to Nieuwoudtville's natural and cultural resources.

The text of the map is available in Afrikaans and English for download.

The Conservation Farming Project produced several factsheets that explain some important underlying concepts.

These factsheets are aimed at farmers and the general public.

You can view them by clicking on the links below.
- What is Conservation Farming?
- Afrikaans version (PDF)

- What is Carbon Sequestration?
- Afrikaans version (PDF)

- What are Ecosystem Services?
- Afrikaans version (PDF)

A Land for all seasons - a study of conservation farming and its benefits for nature conservation and sustainable agriculture.

Brochure providing overview