A South African first
The Benoni Racing Pigeon Market was a big success, attended by pigeon fanciers from around the country
The best Beefmaster cow in SA
The WO Beefmaster Stud in Vrede took the award for the Farmer’s Weekly-ARC Best Elite Cow, writes Chris Nel.
Brahman cattle raised without intervention
Although beef farming abounds with technical information on how to maximise production and financial returns, successful beef farmer Neil Haines believes the benefit of using nature as an ally is...
Saddle up with pride
Keeping all tack clean is essential for the comfort of your horse and will keep both of you safer.
Greyling’s greats
Thomas Smit continues to profile veteran fancier Hannes Greyling, whose superstars come up for auction soon
Keeping hunting clients happy
South Africa is a favourite destination for US trophy hunters, but the authorities underestimate their contribution to the local economy and don't try and lure them here.
Reviving Canada’s indigenous bison
The population of Canada's indigenous American plains bison is recovering after the species was nearly decimated in the late 1800s.
The biosynthesis of milk
If we want our dairy cows to produce more and better milk, we need to understand how they synthesise milk in the first place.
No place for pampered stud animals in beef cattle production
Don't pussyfoot around with stud cattle - to be effective in the commercial market, they must be managed as commercial animals, with the ultimate test being performance. So says stud...
Profiting from free-range ducks in KZN
Brian Stewart, owner of The Duck Lady, shares his tips and secrets for profitable duck farming.
Where have all the kudus gone?
Within two seasons, and without warning, the Eastern Cape's free-ranging kudu numbers have shifted from 'too many' to 'too few'. Roelof Bezuidenhout speculates on what could've gone wrong.
Border Collies: Worth their weight in gold
For 50 years sheepdogs have proven themselves indispensable workers on many livestock farms. But for KwaZulu-Natal farming sisters Ragni Pretorius and Ingrid Fricke, Border Collies are absolutely critical in managing...
Where looks matter
The showing of racing pigeons is like an avian beauty pageant - a celebration of external qualities based on textbook prescription, writes.
James Moore says goodbye to a lifetime of racing
James Moore is an ambassador for the sport of pigeon racing – and his pigeons have consistently done well in competitions, writes Thomas Smit.
Persian sheep: Putting fat back onto Dorpers
Breeders are quietly optimistic that they can develop a modern animal for the profitable sheep-fat market, while Persians are increasingly being used to breed fat and fertility back into Dorpers,...
Choosing the right saddle for your horse
With a sport horse, the performance of the animal is critical to its success and to this end, it's essential to make sure the saddle is chosen carefully, says Dr...
The amazing Gibbs brothers
Living legends in the pigeon racing fraternity, twins Bob and Eddie Gibbs have decided to retire from the sport at the age of 84. Thomas Smit reviews their remarkable careers.
Breeding them slow & steady
Not all races are won by the sprinters, which can be knocked out of the running by adverse weather conditions.
Letelle – The perfect-balance sheep
Locally bred Letelle sheep are known to be economically balanced, hardy animals that are well adapted to South Africa's sometimes harsh environment.
Why there’s no such thing as a white horse.
Black, brown, bay, chestnut, palomino - horses come in several colours. Except white. Dr Mac explains why.
