Poultry Meat Brining: Regulation Amendments Published
The much anticipated amendments to the Poultry Regulations, regarding the brining of poultry meat, were published recently.
Poverty aggravates problem of livestock predation
Human–wildlife conflict has historically been portrayed as a management problem where solutions lie in technical changes or financial incentives.
Only two days left to buy jackal-proof fencing at reduced prices
Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, director of the Griffon Poison Information Centre and BirdLife South Africa, urged South African livestock farmers to make use of the limited offer to buy jackal-proof fencing at a reduced cost before the offer expires on Saturday 30 April 2016.
Drought conditions affecting SA’s bee population
Fears have been expressed that the ongoing drought in parts of South Africa is set to hit the country’s honey bee populations, and that in turn will affect agricultural output.
The 2016 Bathurst Agricultural Show a resounding success
The annual Bathurst Agricultural Show (BAS) held from 1-3 April 2016 provided entertainment for the young and old, including numerous exhibitions, a variety of different stalls, equestrian events and livestock/poultry shows.
Youngsters add clout to conservation in iSimangaliso
The thin green line between conservation and law enforcement in KwaZulu-Natal’s 332 000ha iSimangaliso Wetland Park received a boost recently when 30 young graduates of the department of environmental affairs’ Environmental Protection and Infrastructure Programme (EPIP) joined the park’s existing conservation officers as Environmental Monitors (EM).
Best butcheries announced at Cleaver Awards
The best butcheries both nationally and regionally were announced at a luncheon at Cleaver Awards ceremony held at the Definitive Conference in Isando.
Alternatives to private land ownership
Private agricultural land ownership is a scarce in Africa, according to Pierre Vercueil, Agri North West president.
Vaccination key to healthy animals
More than half of the infectious diseases listed in the latest Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa’s (RuVASA) disease report could have been prevented through proper vaccination, according to Dr Faffa Malan, manager of RuVASA.
Good turn-out expected at Nampo, despite drought
The on-going drought will not affect the amount of visitors or exhibitors to attend this year’s Nampo Harvest Day which will mark the 50th anniversary of this event.
Celebrate International Earth Day
Communities are urged to plant trees as part of celebrations for international Earth Day on 22 April.
Maize input costs set to rise further
Maize farmers will be paying more for inputs as the rand continues to depreciate against the US dollar.
