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Common sense beats technology

A cow’s needs can be determined through sound basic observations.

Sprint strategies for winners

Pigeon sprint racing refers to the distance flown, not the velocity, notes Thomas Smit.

Imprint training for a foal

Building a relationship of trust and respect from day one will be a life-changing experience for you and your foal, writes Kim Dyson.

Wildlife: stay in the game

Whenever there are problems in an industry, it is advisable to go back to basics. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.

Sand arenas

The growing popularity of sand arenas at SA shows means adapting your training ground, says Dr Mac.

An attractive option

With armchair pigeon racing, all the work is done for you. You just have to breed the youngsters you enter, writes Thomas Smit.

Success, thanks to hard work and mentoring

Puleng Ndlovu left a career in aviation to start farming with Brangus cattle on a land reform farm. He strongly feels that emerging farmers should align themselves with successful commercial...

Alzo sprach M’lords – mines’ big face slap

A provincial ordinance – yes, there are some of those left – dating back to 1985 is the chagrin of mining companies with exploration plans in the Western Cape.

Farmer shares success in wool production

Wool production cannot be achieved without flock security. Farmer BP Greyling has successfully targeted crime and predators in Wakkerstroom to keep his farming running smoothly.

Catching your horse

A horse that refuses to be caught so you can ride it is no fun. But there are ways of breaking this bad habit, writes Kim Dyson.

Breeding quality

There’s no secret formula when it comes to selecting winners, but there are some guidelines worth following, writes Thomas Smit.

To add local capacity

A worrying trend is taking hold in South Africa – the importation of processed agricultural products.
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