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Boran bull sold for record price of R8m at Hurwitz Farming Auction
Aug 3, 2024 · The Boran bull Cyclone BH 18 749 was sold for a record-breaking price of R8 million at the Hurwitz Farming 10th Production Auction, held at the Bull Ring in Davel, Mpumalanga, on Saturday.
Which beef breed is best for you? - Farmer's Weekly
Apr 8, 2024 · Choosing a breed to farm depends on various factors, including the environment in which you plan to farm. Janine Ryan reports.
Leopard spotted near Wesselsbron, safely captured and relocated
Nov 13, 2024 · A young male leopard caused panic among residents of Monyakeng, near Wesselsbron in the Free State, when it was spotted in the area on Tuesday.
Cabbages: a step-by-step beginner’s guide - Farmer's Weekly
May 25, 2016 · Cabbage cultivation can be discussed in great detail and this could include all the things that can go wrong. In most cases, however, you can get outstanding results by following a few simple steps. READ: Diversifying on a small-scale for reduced financial risk Cabbages step-by-step Soil analysis Small-scale farmers seldom carry out a soil analysis of their land. For farmers planting a larger ...
Lucerne for beginners – part 1 - Farmer's Weekly
Jul 29, 2014 · Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is also known as ‘alfalfa’, which means ‘best fodder’ – and this says it all. Lucerne is the king of fodder, yielding a large volume of high quality hay that’s rich in protein. Lucerne belongs to the legume family, which means that, working with soil bacteria called rhizobia, it is able to fix nitrogen to make it available for plant growth. In South Africa ...
FARMS FOR SALE IN SOUTH AFRICA - Farmer's Weekly
View farms, game farms, farm land, agricultural farms and small holdings for sale in South Africa.
Feeding guidelines for various stages of production - Farmer's …
Oct 29, 2023 · Tara Felix, an extension beef specialist, and Nathan Briggs, a former beef extension educator, both from Pennsylvania State University in the US, provide guidelines as hypothetical scenarios that show dietary comparisons across a …
A herd health and production management plan - Farmer's Weekly
Feb 25, 2022 · Dr Danie Odendaal, director of the Veterinarian Network, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about what to consider when drawing up a herd health and production management plan for sheep and cattle. His advice can be applied to most other livestock.
The ins and outs of irrigation: a basic guide for crop farmers
Sep 3, 2024 · Climate change intensifies and water resources dwindle, innovative irrigation techniques and sustainable water management become increasingly vital. Sinenhlanhla Mncwango spoke to industry experts about the importance of irrigation for crop farmers.