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Small is beautiful for budding Overberg trout business

Albert Kemp has turned a childhood fascination with fish into a sophisticated, year-round aquaculture enterprise on a smallholding owned by himself and his wife Alicia in Baardskeerdersbos near Gansbaai.

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...
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The family tree of superior SA racing pigeon Golden TT (part...

The lineage of Golden TT demonstrates founding breeders, car and medal winners and consistency of results. comparing with Europe’s best. Golden TT’s genetics is probably the best seen in South Africa in 129 years.

Smarter selection, stronger animals: how AI is changing livestock genetics

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept in livestock breeding. Benefits are already being seen in the speed and accuracy of selection programmes, bringing improvements in longevity, efficiency, and welfare.

Horse hoof care in wet weather

High rainfall can benefit crops, but without proper grooming and timely treatments, muddy fields can lead to various ailments in horses, including lameness, mud fever, and foot rot, writes Dr Mac.
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