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Rather than take away land currently being farmed by successful commercial farmers in South Africa, the Minister of Finance, Tito...
Most cattle sold through abattoirs are feedlotted. This article looks at the basics of feedlotting and how an operator can...
Willem, Jaco and Kolver Mulke produce onions on a large scale near Douglas on the border between the Free State...
North American pest threatens SA’s blueberry industry
A devastating pest, the blueberry bud mite (Acalitus vaccinii) has been detected in Mpumalanga.
Zimbabwe to compensate ‘land grab’ farmers
Next year, Zimbabwe will pay US$53 million (R742 million) in compensation to white farmers whose farms were confiscated over the past 18 years and reallocated to black Zimbabweans.
New vaccine for infectious bronchitis in poultry
A new vaccine is being tested by researchers at the University of Edinburgh and the Pirbright Institute in the UK for its efficacy in combating the infectious bronchitis virus in...
Free-range chickens: Part-time farmer’s success on rented land
Robert Patson of Happy Land Farm in Kyalami believes free-range chickens not only hold the answer to healthy food, but that his model of farming could help alleviate poverty for...
Indigenous species: let’s widen the net for aquaculture
A number of indigenous Southern African fish species would be ideal for aquaculture operations. It’s time for serious research into their potential.
For the love of Mohair
In an industry with a history of sustainability and ethics, one thing stands out more than anything else: love.
Beware of that foliar feed mixture!
Company representatives often bombard farmers with products claimed to increase yield at little cost.
Learning from apple growers in Poland
Poland is the largest producer of apples in the European Union. On a recent visit to the country, Annelie Coleman met Bartłomiej Brodzik from the Apple Factory, one of Poland’s...
Leafroll virus in vines can be beaten – here’s how
Leafroll virus is a serious threat to South Africa’s viticulture industry: it shortens the lifespan of vineyards and has a negative impact on wine quality.
Small stone mill adds value to Western Cape wheat
Gideon Milling, a stone ground milling company in the Western Cape, was launched in 2013 by a group of entrepreneurs to improve farmers’ profitability and food security. Aubrey Terblanche and...
A visit to Kuhn’s vast implement factory in France
Rovic Leers dealers and farmer customers were recently taken on a tour of Kuhn’s impressive factory in Severn, France.
Rest and nutrition are both key to ensuring conception, good health and maximum profit.
If branding is carried out poorly, it can lead to infection, muscle damage, and brands that are difficult to read....
Administering a vaccine to your animals will cost you money. But not vaccinating them will cost you much more.
Producers use breeding values to determine the long-term value of certain animals to their herds.
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Good management: key to poultry farming success
Producing above the norm is attainable with well-managed hens, says poultry and mixed farming producer Erik Naudé.
How to become a successful poultry farmer
The road to becoming a successful poultry farmer is littered with obstacles, but it is possible.
5 ways poultry producers can combat E. coli
E. coli is potentially fatal to hens and can prove disastrous for a producer. Dr Bernie Beckman, a technical services director at poultry genetics company Hy-Line International, explained at a...
Ending non-tariff barriers could unlock Africa’s riches
The Continental Free Trade Agreement, which South Africa has signed, is key to increasing trade revenues, job creation and economic integration on the continent, writes Sifiso Ntombela, head of trade...
Farm shop with food and entertainment
Jonno designs a farm shop that includes a shisa nyama/braai area; an entertainment hall/restaurant, a car wash and filling station.
How to profit from a small hunting operation
Johann Erwee of Kuduwane Game Lodge provided Gerhard Uys with insights into what it takes to keep a small hunting operation economically sustainable, and its environment ecologically sound.
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Potato farming: Award-winning farmer, Zama Buthelezi, shows us how
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Message to young women in agriculture: "be innovative"
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Taltec systems for cattle handling ease
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Firefighting demonstration
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Livestock production series: How to dehorn cattle
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KZN farmer demonstrates cattle dipping process
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Drought conditions affecting SA’s bee population
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iSimangaliso hippos sparring
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Pinzgauer bull scoops ARC award
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Making barbed wire at The Royal Show
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Harvesting soya beans in KZN's Kamberg Valley
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Agri minister calls on farmers to engage with government
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Farm workers sing for change
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The advantages of traceability systems
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SA no-till legend, Ant Muirhead explains the value of soil cover
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Cat and cow play
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Do you have conversations with your animals?
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