Appreciation

Dear valued followers, I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits. Today, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your continued support and engagement on this platform. Your unwavering enthusiasm and kind words of encouragement have been a constant source of motivation for me. Since…

BIRTH OF ZEETEM NATURALS 2

So I was in charge of creating project plans, budget etc. meanwhile I was also doing a full time masters program at the same time with a 1 year plus baby. I was what you call virtual assistant though there are days when am on holidays I go to work on the farm. Towards the…

Herbal tea for general health

Tumeric powder Cinnamon powder Mint leaves. PROCEDURE Measure a teaspon each of the herbs into a bowl and pour 300ml of hot water over it and stir allow to steep for 3 minute sieve and drink. You can add some honey. Do this every night for good results. BENEFITS It helps reduce inflammation, boost immune…

Infused Turmeric oil—A Natural Treatment for Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that occurs as a result of excess melanin production in the body. This excess production can be triggered by prolonged sun exposure, inflammation, acne, or even hormonal imbalance. For those of you that suffer from hyperpigmentation, you will know how difficult it is to find an effective treatment to…

End of year message

Hi, Everyone needs a support system, it will not necessarily come from your family or loved ones. Often it comes only from those who understand your dream, passion and belief that you are equipped with the skills and ability to strive.

Diy hair conditioner/texturiser

Zeetem Naturals Tumeric oil hair conditioner/texturiser Recipe 50 ml tumeric oil 2 tablespoon honey 1 egg 2 tablespoon raw milk or yogurt. Procedure Combine all ingredients in a bowl or food processor and beat till you get the consistency of a cream. Application Apply just as you would apply relaxer. Cover with shower cap for…

Growth promoters for livestock

Garlic, onion, berries, soya beans, tomatoes,mangoes, yam ,honey Ginger, sweet potatoes/skins ,apple cider vinegar, barely unripened plantain and banana coconut flour sprouted whole grain. Soak all in water for 4 days and feed both water and the fruits to your livestock as it now contains probiotics/prebiotics that ensure good and steady growth.

Calcium requirements for snails.

Abundant availability of calcium is important for the growth of a snsil as it required for shell formation, it determines how strong the shell is and how much eggs it can lay. Below is a picture of eggs from just 4 snails on zeetem farm. Source of calcium for snails. Calcium powder Powdered oyster shells…

Livestock husbandry in natural/organic farming

Integration of livestock and crops as illustrated above. (Source FAO UN, TECA) is a circulatory system which ensures the use and availability of all necessary inputs. As animals consume the crops and herbs this leads to production of meat, milk, egg and manure which is inturn used to fertilize the crops. This is a more…

Basic practices for natural /organic farming

There are alot of principles when it comes to this farm practice but the one that covers all is prevention. for me prevention ensures good yield, high quality less risk. Lets look at prevention in crop production. Regular and scheduled use of herbal pesticide Scheduled use of manure or compost tea. Practicing companion cropping Mulching…

Materials used in natural farming

Herbs (medication and pesticides) Plant or animal based manure(fertilizer) Solid or liquid manure Organic minerals like epsom salt.

Reason to go natural /organic

The use of organic/natural inputs as opposed to the use of chemical /synthetic inputs ensure that you have no residual chemicals in the crops and livestock you produce and eat. It a practice that also reduces the pollution of the environment and depletion of the ozone layer. Thus making the world a better and safer…

Natural /Organic poultry farming

Organic poultry Organic poultry farming In this practice flock size is smaller than in conventional farming. Birds are housed in small movable units which can be moved around the farm is smaller than in conventional farming. Birds are housed in small movable units which can be moved around the farm as integral part of the…

Medication (herbs) for livestock.

There are lots of herbs that can be combined to make herbal mixtures for livestock depending on what you want to treat or prevent. Don’t forget natural farming is all about prevention. Oregano Mint Moringa Garlic Ginger Pepper Dill Bitter leaf Rose Ugu leaves. All have their specific combination and what disease they prevent.

Herbs and plants for snail

Herbs and plants that snails like that are also good source of nutrients for them. basil Beans lemon verbena Lettuce parsley dill Moringa marjoram(oregano) Carrot Watermelon Pawpaw