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Santa Gertrudis bulls: tested for two decades
Melville Ferreira, senior researcher at the Agricultural Research Council’s Animal Production unit in Vryburg, and Yolanda Venter, breed manager of the Santa Gertrudis Cattle Breeders’ Society in Bloemfontein, reveal the findings of performance testing of Santa Gertrudis bulls over 20 years under intensive conditions.
Bobcat expands ground maintenance equipment to EMEA region
Bobcat’s line-up of innovative ground maintenance equipment is now available to customers across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Make your own electrolyte solutions
Sheep and goats that suffer from worm infestation or consume toxic plants can get severe diarrhoea, which can lead to dehydration and death very quickly. An electrolyte solution can save your animals’ lives.
New Cape blush pear cultivar Rosy-Lwazi makes its debut
South Africa’s 2022/2023 deciduous fruit season delivered something special to the market this January: Rosy-Lwazi, a brand-new very early red blush pear.
Dormer: using line breeding to set record-high auction prices
Johanri Dormers stud near Lindley in the Free State is known for outstanding animals that achieve record prices. Owner Johan Barnard credits the success of his operation to the careful implementation of specific line-breeding principles, among other factors.
New solutions needed to mitigate a food crisis
It is time for farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices in order to ensure the future of food production, says Mark du Plessis, director of agriculture at frozen food company McCain South Africa.
Africa Agri Tech 2023 links agriculture, science and technology
The much-anticipated Africa Agri Tech conference takes place at the Sun Arena in Pretoria from 14 to 16 March 2023. The three-day event will focus on biotechnology in agriculture.
New Builders PRO benefits programme for loyal customers
With South Africans feeling the pinch of the rising cost of living, loyal customers of Builders stand to receive some relief with the launch of the Builders Pro benefits programme, which seeks to reward those customers who make Builders their home improvement and building supplies destination of choice.
Cassava: an untapped resource in South Africa
Light Ngobeni and Zinhle Nkosi, agricultural economists and master’s students at the University of Pretoria and the University of Limpopo respectively, write about the importance of cassava production for farmers and consumers in South Africa, and how to develop the value chain.
What you need to know about horse insurance
There are several types of horse insurance. It’s important to decide which best suits your horse and your situation, says Dr Mac.
How to recognise the ticks plaguing your livestock
Prof Maxime Madder, Prof Ivan Horak and Dr Hein Stoltsz look at three important tick species in South Africa and their effects on livestock, and offer tips for farmers on how they can identify these pests.
The private sector’s key role in land reform
Peter Setou, chief executive of the Vumelana Advisory Fund, argues that all stakeholders in the land reform programme should demonstrate their commitment to the strategy in order to drive its success.
Zimmatic irrigation systems offer smart solutions for farmers
Zimmatic centre pivots are proving to be a vital factor in driving the success of farms as a decent irrigation system should provide the farmer with ease of use and the ability to leverage technology to boost yields and manage water more efficiently.
How to fight the effects of rolling blackouts and rising energy costs
Dr Idan Chiyanzu, Primrose Magama, Siyabonga Gasa and Erence Manyako, researchers at the Agricultural Research Council’s Natural Resources and Engineering Division, offer some advice to farmers on how they can minimise the effects of energy insecurity and the rising cost of electricity in South Africa.
Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Simone Bruckner, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, explains the steps that need to be taken to help farmers around the world make a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Pest and disease control in pearl millet production
Chinch bugs, nematodes, mildew, seed rot, rust and other pests and diseases are all threats to pearl millet. Here’s how to deal with them.
Cotton production: global and local trends
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ outlook for cotton production (2022 – 2031) looks at the opportunities and challenges facing the world’s cotton producers.
Maize Trust bursary: Making a difference | Episode 9
Ayesha Shaikh is currently enrolled for her PhD in plant pathology at Stellenbosch University.
Protecting the jewel in SA’s biodiversity crown
Jan Coetzee, land programme manager at the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa, explains how one man’s vision changed the trajectory of conservation in the Succulent Karoo.
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