Increase profits with scientific pasture management
Frans van den Berg is the 2010 recipient of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa’s (GSSA) Peter Edwards Award for Best Conservation Farmer in South Africa. A Controlled Fodder Flow...
Trophy hunting: what your international clients want
Spanish hunters expect comfortable accommodation, Germans want value for money – Roelof Bezuidenhout breaks down a recent survey into what foreign tourists want from safaris, and how operators can cater...
Bombproofing your horse
Here’s how you can teach your horse to get used to strange objects and loud noises, provided you treat your horse sympathetically.
Save the land keep more animals!
Forget everything you know about stocking rates, says Holistic Management pioneer Allan Savory. The way forward is running more animals on your land. The recent winner of the Buckminster Fuller...
Kitchenbrand pigeon secrets
The performances of Kitchenbrand family are unequalled in the history of South African pigeon racing.
Lovely lavender
Lavender has healing properties and is an effective fly-repellent, writes Kim Dyson.
When a racer can’t find its way home
With a high percentage of pigeon losses in race and training events, and irregular returning times after races, Thomas Smit discusses the possible reasons why pigeons battle to find their...
Wolf teeth can affect performance
Is your horse avoiding the bit or ducking to one side? It might be having teeth problems, writes Dr Mac.
Culling latecomers? Think again!
Many frustrated fanciers get rid of their under-performing pigeons. But is culling the best option? There are certain factors to consider before deciding to cull a weak pigeon, writes Thomas...
Learn more about your horse’s personality
Horse lovers can chat for hours about their horses and their wonderful personalities – but what are their animals’ actual strengths and weaknesses? How do they get along with other...
Downside of a One-Day Loft
In a One-Day Pigeon Loft, many difficulties can put the enterprise and the pigeons in jeopardy. Thomas Smit looks at the weaknesses of this system.
Choosing the right pig breed for your farm
Choosing the right kind of pig for your level of management is very important.
