Trophy hunting: what your international clients want
Spanish hunters expect comfortable accommodation, Germans want value for money – Roelof Bezuidenhout breaks down a recent survey into what foreign tourists want from safaris, and how operators can cater...
Bombproofing your horse
Here’s how you can teach your horse to get used to strange objects and loud noises, provided you treat your horse sympathetically.
Save the land keep more animals!
Forget everything you know about stocking rates, says Holistic Management pioneer Allan Savory. The way forward is running more animals on your land. The recent winner of the Buckminster Fuller...
Kitchenbrand pigeon secrets
The performances of Kitchenbrand family are unequalled in the history of South African pigeon racing.
Lovely lavender
Lavender has healing properties and is an effective fly-repellent, writes Kim Dyson.
When a racer can’t find its way home
With a high percentage of pigeon losses in race and training events, and irregular returning times after races, Thomas Smit discusses the possible reasons why pigeons battle to find their...
Wolf teeth can affect performance
Is your horse avoiding the bit or ducking to one side? It might be having teeth problems, writes Dr Mac.
Culling latecomers? Think again!
Many frustrated fanciers get rid of their under-performing pigeons. But is culling the best option? There are certain factors to consider before deciding to cull a weak pigeon, writes Thomas...
Learn more about your horse’s personality
Horse lovers can chat for hours about their horses and their wonderful personalities – but what are their animals’ actual strengths and weaknesses? How do they get along with other...
Downside of a One-Day Loft
In a One-Day Pigeon Loft, many difficulties can put the enterprise and the pigeons in jeopardy. Thomas Smit looks at the weaknesses of this system.
Choosing the right pig breed for your farm
Choosing the right kind of pig for your level of management is very important.
Surviving a two-year drought
The southern Western Cape is experiencing the worst drought in more than a century and running a profitable dairy has become next to impossible. But with clever management and stringent...
Treating chronic joint disease
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, can affect any joint, but it’s most common in the knee, hock, fetlock and coffin joints.
Save our game farms!
Two wildlife ranching experts call for more support from the authorities but warn that over-regulation could kill the industry.
One-Day Loft racing
Thomas Smit defines the One-Day loft - and describes the benefits of this form of pigeon racing.
Ngunis – a boon to these timber farmers
Nguni cattle can complement a timber business nicely – and are likely to captivate their owners with their beauty and no-nonsense traits. Brett Peatie and Brian Magor of Midlands Imperial...
The Ultimate Pigeon Race
A whopping combined cash prize pay-out of R3 375 000 will be up for grabs in Dinokeng Lofts’ Ultimate Pigeon Race. Thomas Smit provides all the details.
Afrikaners on veld – this female farmer’s success
Whether producing feedlot or veld beef, the Afrikaner is an excellent choice. A hardy, easy-calving breed with high disease-resistance, it excels under a wide range of conditions. Commercial cattle farmer...
Keeping bridles & saddles clean
A regular cleaning regime is the best way to keep your tack clear of mildew. Dr Mac discusses an effective step-by-step routine.
New bird species boosts ecotourism potential of stock farm
The Garingboom Guest Farm near Springfontein in the southern Free State has had 15 000 guests pass through it in the past 14 years, many of whom came to catch...
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