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Know your sheep breeds: Van Rooy
This is a locally developed medium-to large-framed sheep, with both rams and ewes polled.
Agriculture is paralysed by SA’s poor leadership- Tony Leon
South Africa is currently faced with a paralysed, narrow and inward-looking leadership, according to political analyst and former leader of the Democratic Alliance, Tony Leon.
Free State Young Farmer positive about farming in SA
DJ van der Linde, the 2016 Free State Young Farmer of the Year, maintains that an optimistic attitude can make the difference between success and failure in farming. The young grain producer from Vierfontein spoke to Annelie Coleman.
Preparing cattle for summer production
Winterfeeding, according to Free State commercial cattle farmer Johan Dannhauser, should not be seen as a separate operation. Rather, it is part of a year-round system that involves all aspects of herd production and pasture management.
New cultivars drive development
Breeding new cultivars remains one of the main drivers of development in the table-grape industry.
Short-term milk prospects not good
The annual conference of the Milk Producers Organisation (MPO) was characterised by cautious to pessimistic utterances from the industry.
Southern Africa experiences a surge in food insecurity
Recent rains across parts of Southern African have had little impact on the negative effects of the drought.
Milk statistics only tell half the story
The South African Milk Processors’ Oraganisation (SAMPRO) said the raw milk price index rose 59% in the past 41 months (January 2007 to May 2010) while dairy product prices rose only 36%.
Gamtoos Valley farmers still waiting for rain
The level of the Kouga Dam in the Eastern Cape’s drought-stricken Gamtoos Valley is varying between 35% and 36% as light rains fall in the catchment area, said Gamtoos Irrigation Board general manager Pierre Joubert.
‘EBVs are not negotiable’ – top Sussex breeder
Using estimated breeding values has dramatically improved the stud genetics of Free State breeders Chris Nel Snr and Chris Nel Jnr of Eversar Sussex stud. Yet they continue to take visual evaluation very seriously. They explained to Gerhard Uys how they combine these methods.
Getting the basics right for the new grain season
From an agricultural perspective, the 2015/2016 grain production season will probably force many farmers to take an in-depth look at their strategies.
Business confidence in farming sector recovers slightly
Business confidence in the agricultural sector remains subdued despite showing some slight recovery in the second quarter of 2016.
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