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World-class Boer Goats from the North West
The Schoonheid Boer Goat flock began as a sideline on the Kriek family’s farm near Amalia in North West. Since then, strict selection and the introduction of top genetics have developed the flock into an award-winning stud that has produced world champions.
Beefmasters with altitude
Dries and Minnie de Klerk produce fine, hardy Beefmasters at an altitude of between 1 883m and 1 950m in the Stormberg, with a severe winter climate. Heather Dugmore visited them.
DAFF seeks to regain industry trust
DAFF chief veterinary officer Dr Mike Modisane spoke candidly to Lloyd Phillips about the broken trust between his department and organised agriculture.
Diversification farming success
Prof Lumkile Nkuhlu, former president Thabo Mbeki’s economic advisor, and his wife Nondima, farm near Vrede in the Free State. Diversification has enabled them to improve their cash flow and create jobs. Peter Mashala reports.
Rain brings relief
Showers with rain of up to 50mm have been reported in the Free State over the weekend. Some 50mm was measured in Koppies, 40mm in Bloemfontein, 30mm in Bultfontein and 20mm in Wesselsbron.
Small kudu. Big problem?
Eastern Cape game farmers have noticed that kudu bulls have become smaller, and they’re pleading for research to find out why.
Tina on feeding a nation
Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s current term as minister of agriculture is drawing to a close. Speaking to Alita van der Walt and Anneli Groenewald, she highlights her successes, and explains how she plans to ensure food security in South Africa.
Good news for livestock farmers
The lower grain prices expected during 2013/2014 will be a boon for livestock producers hard hit by drought and high input costs.
Normal weather expected, for now
Normal weather patterns have been predicted for the summer cycle, but a dry spell looms over the next five years.
Livestock Disease Trends – August 2013
Introduction and summary of diseases and other conditions during August 2013.
North West declared a disaster area
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (NW DARD) has processed more than 19 000 applications for financial assistance after the province was recently declared a disaster area.
New ethics for a changing game
Rearing high-value game animals under intensive conditions has both pros and cons, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
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