Do you use animals to guard your livestock?
We are looking for farmers with two or more years experience in using donkeys, alpacas or dogs to guard their livestock against predators, mainly jackal and caracal.
First woman on Agri-Expo honour roll
Rina Belcher of Belnori Boutique Cheesery in Bapsfontein is the first woman whose name will be added to the list of industry stalwarts on the Agri-Expo Honorary Roll.
Current data and future predictions of grain and wheat imports/exports
Wandile Sihlobo, SA Grain economist, discusses South Africa’s grain and wheat import/export markets.
DAFF budget cut is bad news for farmers – Agri SA
Cuts made to the budget allocation for the agriculture department will have an impact on the ability of state-owned entities to provide critical services to farmers.
Hop on the NAMPO Mielie Hop!
Avoid the traffic congestion getting to Nampo by using the Mielie Hop – the easiest way to NAMPO and back!
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.
