How to catch a stock thief
Every animal is unique, and stock handling can leave distinct marks on individual animals. These two facts can be used by law enforcement officers to prosecute stock thieves effectively. Gerhard...
The importance of a business plan for farming
You wouldn’t drive a car without a steering wheel. So why run a farm without a business plan?
Advice on growing pecan nuts
There are a number of factors that should be taken into account before planting pecan nut trees.
Employee incapacity in the workplace
Few employers can afford to employ staff members who are unable to perform their duties to their full capacity.
Beef cattle farming: get the infrastructure right
Ensure that you have the right facilities: a crush pen, a neck clamp and a squeeze chute.
Tips on selecting heifers
Correct selection is crucial for a high reproduction rate, high weaning weight and low calf mortality in a beef cattle herd, says the ARC’s Leslie Bergh.
Learn how to Brix it
This unit of measurement is invaluable for both crop farmers and livestock producers.
Dealing with Gibberella ear rot
Also known as red ear rot, this disease appears to be on the increase in South Africa’s maize-producing areas.
Growing pepper: simple steps to follow
Pepper is a tropical plant that prefers hot, humid areas such as the Lowveld and the northern coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
Feeding dairy cows roughage
Before putting together a feeding schedule, confirm the properties of the available feed.
Buy cattle from a reputable breeder
There are many sources of good cattle, both registered (stud) and commercial. It is best to purchase from a successful and reputable breeder who sells only sound cattle as breeding...
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