A head for figures, a heart for farming
Karel-Günther Jordaan began his working career in big business. But this chartered management accountant chose to farm Merinos and Bovelders in the Karoo instead, and is doing so well he...
Full-time mine worker & commercial farmer
Desmond Siteti farms in a communal area of the former Ciskei as well as on a 500ha commercial farm with Boer- and Savannah-type goats and a small, but impressive herd...
The benefits of the patience pole for horses
This new apparatus for tying a horse is ideal for dealing with impatient or unsettled equines.
More tips for pigeon racing beginners
Thomas Smit discusses dealing with predators, breeding late youngsters and other aspects of pigeon racing.
Parasitic wasps to the rescue
Implementing an integrated fly control programme can prevent overwintering fly populations from exploding in spring and help to improve udder health and reduce somatic cell counts. Robyn Joubert reports.
Sourcing information on aquaculture
Accurate reliable information on aquaculture is available. Just make sure you look carefully.
Dealing with locked stifles
Seeing your horse hobbling around on three legs can be distressing, but your best friend can be helped, says Kim Dyson.
Pedi sheep in the Piketberg
Hannes Eksteen and his son Lochner run the largest Pedi sheep flock in the Western Cape and find that this productive, problem-free breed gives excellent returns. Jay Ferreira reports.
Unravelling the double helix
The science of genomics allows livestock breeders to predict the genetic merit of an animal. Dr Japie van der Westhuizen of SA Stud Book explains the basic principles to Annelie...
Building a loft
The design of your loft is crucial if you want to enjoy any success in pigeon racing, says Thomas Smit.
Beware those blackjacks
These weeds are not only an irritant to horses, they can cause them injury, warns Dr Mac.
Fighting mortality with indigenous knowledge
For many years, Frekkie Sentsho had very little option but to accept the deadly effects of poison leaf on his cattle and goats. He explains to Peter Mashala how he...
Closed heated systems for tilapia
Our much-beloved Mozambique tilapia requires water temperatures of 26°C or higher to grow rapidly. There are several ways to achieve this under culture conditions, but not all are practical.
Quality Merinos from the mountains of Barkly East
The Bergplaas Merino stud in the highlands of the north Eastern Cape was established in 1936 by Frikkie Nel and is today managed by his grandson, Stefan. Mike Burgess visited...
Alternative remedies for treating flu and coughs in horses
If your horse is coughing, it’s extremely important to identify the cause. Contact your vet to make a diagnosis. There are many different types of cough – but the most...
Stud farmer with youth experience
Agri North West’s 2013 Young Farmer of the Year, Heinrich Bruwer believes that it makes economic sense to increase individual animal productivity as this will be reflected in optimum income...
How to stop your hens from eating their own eggs
Fairly common, especially among free-range layers, this can be a hard habit to break – so prevention is better than cure.
Getting started with pigeons
Pigeon racing can be a pleasurable and financially rewarding pastime, but you need to consider several factors before taking the plunge, says Thomas Smit.
Can horses eat Smutsfinger hay?
In mid-winter, fodder is always short and we need to know if horses can safely eat what’s available and affordable. Dr Mac provides some answers.
