Farmers finding common ground
By forming a good working relationship, nine farmers from Mmakgabetlwane village in North West have found a way to farm on communal land. Peter Mashala visited them.
Treating abscesses
An abscess is an accumulation of pus under the skin or in the tissues, and can also be found in the hooves. Dr Mac offers some tips on spotting and...
Simply the best
De Rauw-Sablon and Marcel Aelbrecht are the new big names in pigeon racing, says Thomas Smit.
Pioneer farming in Africa – in the 21st century
These days, it’s rare to hear stories of a family establishing, from scratch, a commercial farm in virgin African bushveld. But this is what one family has done in just...
Tilapia farming can be done in SA
Ignore all that talk of ‘poor species’ and ‘low temperatures’ – tilapia farming in SA can succeed, as long as a few fundamentals are followed.
From pipe dream to poultry success
A city couple bought a run-down chicken farm in the Dargle, with the intention of changing it into a wedding venue. But the chickens turned out to be profitable on...
A piggery against all odds
Former factory workers Pleasure Molaudzi and Nomsa Mlangeni are at last following their true interest – running a piggery. Despite hardships, they are determined to succeed. Peter Mashala reports.
Eastern Cape farmers in search of the optimum cow
Alwyn Marx, who farms with his father near Burgersdorp, started a small Tuli herd a decade ago. Impressed with the Tuli’s performance, they have expanded the operation to 300 stud...
Dealing with PSSM
This genetic condition occurs in several draught breeds, Quarter Horses and warmbloods, as well as Appaloosas, says Dr Mac.
Top pigeons from Plett
He says he has been in pigeon lofts since the age of two – a good start that’s seen Roger Harris become one of SA’s top fanciers. Thomas Smit spoke...
From the Karoo to the catwalk: The journey of the Charmac Merino
The wool of the Charmac Merino, which is bred in the Karoo by the McNaughton family, was recently developed into an exclusive fashion fabric in Australia to meet the demand...
Not all fish are born equal
Prospective fish farmers take the risk of using poor quality breeding stock when they buy fingerlings of unknown ancestry. Such fish will not grow rapidly to market size, despite good...
Building a family business
After completing agricultural studies and gaining work experience, Ananias and Mphai Rapholo returned home to Limpopo to start a family business, the Mohloma Agricultural Co-operative, with their father. The brothers...
Game on for Kruger Park Wildlife Services
Every year, hundreds of wild animals are moved from SA’s national parks to other parks, reserves and game farms within the region. Game capture and translocation is a highly specialised...
Selecting for quality in a Braford stud herd
Pieter Schulenburg of Leeuwfontein Braford Stud has established an acclaimed stud herd through a tough selection regime. His animals thrive under the harsh conditions of the semi-arid bushveld, says Peter...
Eating disorders
Having a fussy nibbler or greedy gobbler can be frustrating – but there are ways of dealing with such behaviour, says Kim Dyson.
The price of prevention
It’s time to go shopping for African horse sickness vaccine again, but you’ll find it’s in a new package and more expensive this year, says Dr Mac.
Go green!
Experienced pigeon fancier Dr Bertus Praeg takes the practical use of pigeon manure to a scientific level. Thomas Smit spoke to him.
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