Communal goat farmer thinks commercial
More than half of South Africa’s livestock reportedly occur in communal areas. Few of these animals make their way to the formal market. The loss of some of his cattle led Msawenkosi Thusi to rethink his cultural paradigm and start selling surplus animals.
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Robot feeder
French company Jeantil’s robotic feed distributor demonstrates that robotic feeding, like robotic milking, is a reality.
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Fertilising cucurbits for crop success
You don’t fertilise cucurbits solely according to the plant’s requirements – you also have to take into account the soil’s fertility.
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Business ethics in the agricultural sector
“The country will not be a good place for any of us, unless it’s a good place for all of us,” argues business consultant André Diederichs. He believes that considerable wage increases and other short-term solutions are ultimately unfair to all role players
in the agricultural sector, and will cause harm.
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Now’s the time for brainstorming
Fine-tuning costs may not be enough to keep the business solvent. Use brainstorming to generate new ideas which will make a real difference.
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Gene marker helps solve horn dilemma in Merino sheep
Australian research has shown the possibility of eliminating the horn gene in Merino sheep.
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A tin roof, or not?
Jonno helps a reader decide whether or not his house should have a tin roof.
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Pig breeder takes his stud to the top
Neil Dry, SA Studbook 2012 Stud Pig Breeder of the Year, grew his enterprise from a six-pig unit in 2004 to an 820-sow stud in 2012. He manages his operation with a strong focus on genetic excellence.
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Nampo equipment reviews - Part 2
A foretaste of what to expect at the show that just keeps getting bigger and bigger.
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Ornamental fish farming
Produced on a small scale, this includes cold-water pond fish, such as koi carp, as well as tropical fish.
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