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Minister has big plans for emerging and commercial farmers. DA leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his priorities for his department over the next five years, including an increased focus on biosecurity. HILLBILLY HOMES. Farm shop with food and entertainment.
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Cabbages: a step-by-step beginner’s guide - Farmer's Weekly
May 25, 2016 · Manure makes growing cabbages far easier. Apply 30t/ha to 50t/ ha before preparing the soil. If no manure is available, and you do not have a soil analysis to guide you, apply 600kg/ha of 2:3:4 (24), broadcast and worked in. Soil Preparation. The soil preparation in producing cabbages does not have to be very fine.
Growing out and fattening cattle in a feedlot - Farmer's Weekly
Oct 11, 2018 · At a fat score of 2 to 3, the mean dressing percentage varies from 54% to 56%. Feed margin. This is the profit or loss made by a feedlot as a result of live mass gain in relation to cost of feed consumed. It is calculated as follows: Feed margin = Live mass gain x (sale price/kg – cost/kg gained).
Lucerne for beginners – part 1 - Farmer's Weekly
Jul 29, 2014 · 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, lucerne is grown under irrigation and as a dryland crop.
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A business plan will differ according to the size and technical complexity of the business. ‘Empowerment and respect above all else’ – advice from top farmer. The Agricultural Writers SA Farmer of the Year for 2021, Jan le Roux, has earned himself a reputation among his staff as a perfectionist and a stickler for detail.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) launched a large-scale cropping programme in Ngxakaxha village, Mbhashe Local Municipality, on Wednesday. The initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle poverty in the province. Get the latest agricultural and farming news from South Africa.
Know the basics: Starting a commercial beef herd from scratch
Apr 12, 2022 · Production systems. Commercial beef cattle production systems can be run under intensive, extensive or semi-intensive conditions. Under an intensive system, cattle are kept in confinement, and must be provided with feed and water. Under extensive conditions, veld or natural grazing is the main source of feed for cattle.
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. Feed should be adjusted to ensure good body condition throughout the production cycle. Photo: Glenneis Kriel.
Beef cattle basics: Choose the right breed for your farm - Farmer's …
May 11, 2021 · The Boran, which originated in East Africa, does, however, have both B. indicus and B. taurus blood,” says Scholtz. In the search for more efficient cattle, composite breeds, including the Bonsmara (Afrikaner x Hereford and Shorthorn), Brangus (Brahman x Angus) and Beefmaster (Brahman x Hereford and Milking Shorthorn). Resilience and ...