Lessons from a communal wool farmer
Communal and emerging wool farmers produce 12% of the national clip. One of these is Nophumzile Sithole in Naledi, between Sterkspruit and Lady Grey. She is a regular contributor to...
The problem with aquaponics
Currently, too many systems cruelly compromise fish quality to favour plant production. But there’s a simple solution to this unacceptable state of affairs that will see both flourish.
Successful piggery businesses in South Africa
Number Two Piggeries currently employs 1 000 people, and farms a total of 20 000 breeding sows.
Always buy the best bulls
If you want to make money breeding cattle, you have to buy the best bulls available. The Glen Heath Tuli Stud is proof that this strategy works.
Controlling veterinary costs
Veterinary bills can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce these costs without compromising your horse’s health, says Dr Mac.
Aquaculture jobs and training
Fish farming is an attractive occupation that appeals to many young people. What should they do to get started?
Running a successful livestock study group
During the drought of 2006, Paul Bester, head of ZZ2’s transformation initiative was approached by civil engineer Element Mashai and his partner Elvis Ramolo, who owned a herd outside Polokwane....
Expert advice on feeding layer hens
The right nutrition programme is essential for optimal and cost-effective commercial egg production. Dr Aidan Leek, of multi-national poultry layer genetics company, Hy-Line, explains how to achieve this.
Watch pregnant horses closely
It might be a ‘natural process’, but owners should know the signs of foaling, as complications can arise, warns Dr Mac.
Keeping Sussex cattle healthy
The Sussex breed’s strong prepotency in terms of muscling, fertility and adaptability makes it the ideal beef breed choice for Namibia’s extensive farming conditions, says Cobus van der Merwe, a...
Aquaculture feed
The main operating cost of intensive aquaculture ventures is feed, and many ventures fail due to excessive spending on this input. Larger, warm water projects are now carefully scrutinising feed...
Grass-fed beef: proven by block test
Cattlemen constantly debate how to market cattle off the veld in addition to through feedlots. A recent block test set out to address this.
Horses tooth problems
Your horse needs a dental check-up every six months, just like a human being, says Kim Dyson.
The success of People First Piggery co-operative
Hard work and tenacity have turned a tiny enterprise into a flourishing commercial operation.
To clip or not to clip a horse
Endurance riders were traditionally prejudiced against clipping, but attitudes are changing, says Dr Mac.
The basics of hands-on dairy training
Your Future Dairy Training offers aspiring farmers hands-on and practical training.
Excellent genetics ensures profit on this Namibian farm
Commercial beef production, small and exclusive Limousin and Brahman studs, and large-scale bush clearance have changed Sigi and Heide Baas’s farming enterprise from high-risk to low-risk. Annelie Coleman visited their...
The Tankwa feral goat: a unique genotype
Is there a place for the hardy Tankwa feral goat in smallstock production? Roelof Bezuidenhout investigates.
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