Cattle

Farmer’s Weekly brings you the latest cattle farming news and updates from South Africa and the rest of Africa.

The Western Sanga- the future breed for North West

Despite farming in marginal areas suited for cattle breeds that can ­withstand harsh conditions, some North West farmers still believe bigger is better. They farm with large-framed animals that force them to dig deeper into their pockets to maintain them. Jones Moraka of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture looks at the merits of the Western Sanga indigenous cattle as a viable alternative.

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