Animals

Looking for a breed to maximise returns on animals and land? Garren Coetzee, who runs a Chianina stud near Uniondale in the Western Cape, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about why this breed is the answer.

Emerging sheep farmers can boost their production and profitability by focusing on quality over quantity. Willem Goosen, production adviser at the National Wool Growers’ Association, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about strategies for breeding productive animals and managing them effectively.

AgriCulture Mpumalanga’s Young Farmer of the Year 2025, Hendy-Hein Mathews, does not mince his words when it comes to the challenges the youth face in the agriculture sector. But he is certain that farmers will overcome and continue to provide food for the nation.

In 2024, Blackpool Senepol sold a bull for a new South African record price of R165 000. Owner Chris Sheard spoke to Mike Burgess about how he built a stud capable of producing one of the best Senepol bulls the country has ever seen.

Kobedi Pilane, CEO of African Poultry Producers and a commercial poultry farmer in Brakfontein, near Parys in North West, spoke to Sinenhlanhla Mncwango about the first steps that small-scale farmers must take if they hope to scale up to commercial production.

According to RC Malherbe, the SA Suffolk sheep breed has all the characteristics needed for profitable sheep farming.

The Boran is renowned for its ability to maintain body condition despite extreme weather and difficult circumstances.

Whether they’re a general nuisance or disease carriers, it’s essential that flies are controlled throughout their life cycle.

According to Guy Rensburg, the Beefmaster is a good investment due to its ability to thrive under harsh conditions.

The Ile de France is a dual-purpose breed that improves the carcass quality of its crossbred progeny.

With its outstanding feed conversion rates and high dressing percentages, the Chianina is the ideal breed for feedlots and beef production.

The Boerboel is a truly South African breed around which there are many misconceptions.