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Animal farming covers livestock breeding, dairy, and meat production. Explore methods, challenges, and innovations shaping modern agriculture.

Cattle

New Boran stud off to a great start in Western Cape

The unmatched hybrid vigour of the Boran

Joshlin Simbra Stud: Small herd, strong genetics, big results

Chianina cattle: the gentle white giants giving high meat yield and...

AgriCulture Mpumalanga’s 2025 young farmer talks challenges, hope, growth

Senepols: low-maintenance, high-performance cattle

Poultry

First steps to take when putting up a chicken house

Navigating the legal landscape for emerging poultry farmers

Poultry: obstacles and possibilities for small-scale producers

Profitable free-range chicken production in the Swartland

From backyard chicks to top show poultry breeder

Quality feathers give Oudtshoorn ostrich farmer the edge

Aquaculture

Global oyster market on an upward trend

The global oyster market is on the rise as seafood demand continues to grow. Oysters are valued as a delicacy, a healthy protein, and a sustainable food source.

Tuna fishing under pressure as global demand increases

The rising global demand for tuna has placed it under significant threat of overfishing. World Tuna Day, 2 May, was established by the United Nations (UN) to highlight the importance...

Production principles for hatchery success

The hatchery is the foundation of a fish farm. Leslie Ter Morshuizen, owner of Aquaculture Solutions, says that by following his six hatchery principles, farmers can set a trajectory for...

Sheep & goats

Why sheep farmers should consider the Dormer for crossbreeding

Development of the Dormer, a purely South African breed

Mohair wins: practical tips from an Eastern Cape emerging farmer

Building on a family wool farming legacy

South African goat breeds raise the bar for global meat quality

Pigeons

Lessons from the money winners of the SA Invitational Pigeon Race

The South Africa Invitational Pigeon Race (SAIPR) brings together pigeon fanciers from across the country to compete in a unique One Loft series. The article looks at how the races...

PIGS

Managing weaners and growers for maximum efficiency

Effective pig farming requires a delicate balance of care, precision, and innovation to ensure the well-being and performance of weaners and growers. Dr Alex Westerink, an expert in swine health...

Horses

SA Boerperd: a breed tempered by Africa, for Africa

A five-star rating system being implemented by Erica Stud is taking the SA Boerperd into the future. George Nefdt, owner of the stud in KwaZulu-Natal, tells Sabrina Dean why he...