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Research shows climate change may have a negative impact on cattle farming in some regions, says Jorisna Bonthuys. Farmers must do more to secure their herd’s welfare and their own bottom line.

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and while I was looking into the most recent developments on the Russia-Ukraine front, I read Newswise’s report on a new study, ‘Impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the global wheat market’, by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Texas Tech University, which focuses particularly on how the Russia-Ukraine war has impacted wheat trade.

Good but not excessive fat covering is generally the most important factor to consider as a farmer involved in the production of slaughter livestock, as heavier animals return more money, says Shane Brody.

Farmer’s Weekly found the ideal midway stopover between Gauteng and the Western Cape or Eastern Cape if you travel in that direction, says Riaan Hattingh.

Bats and owls have a significant contribution to make to controlling pests on farms. Provide them with adequate housing, and these insect and rodent eaters will offer a cost-effective, consistent pest-control service. Lindi Botha looks at best practices for building and erecting owl and bat boxes.

The maximum daily temperatures are climbing globally, and stable management approaches may have to be changed, says Dr Mac.

In this article, WH Properties speaks to Janine Ryan about the trends currently being seen on the property market.

Accurate job titles provide a professional image and give credibility to customers, suppliers and other stakeholders, even if you are a small owner-managed business, says Peter Hughes.

A fly-in safari experience transports guests into one of the last great remaining wilderness areas, says Brian Berkman.

Insurability within the grain storage sector is essential but can be complicated, the delegates at Agbiz Grain’s recent Grain and Oilseeds Value Chain Symposium told Magda du Toit.

Does your behaviour throttle and limit your ‘luck factor’, asks Peter Hughes, or does it expose you to opportunities and bring ‘luck’ your way?

For the Steenkamp brothers at SKS Boerdery in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, dry fields, unpredictable power supply and even theft are constant struggles. When it came to finding an irrigation supplier to help them move from dryland production to irrigation, Polla Steenkamp wasn't about to settle for second best.