Top-quality animals at second national Tuli heifer auction
The Tuli Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa held its second national auction of pregnant and open heifers on May 2 at the Lettie Fouché School in Bloemfontein.
Excellent Tulis purchased at Alpha & Omega production auction
Tuli bulls and heifers with excellent breeding values attracted buyers from far and wide to the Alpha & Omega stud’s production auction.
Watch: Royal Agricultural Exhibition – African Farming sees the sights
African Farming journalist Lloyd Phillips was again honoured to be invited to judge the static exhibits at the 2024 Royal Agricultural Exhibition that’s currently underway in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. During his judging rounds, Lloyd had his camera with him and recorded some of the sights that are to be seen at this highly anticipated annual event. You’re invited to take a quick tour with Lloyd here. Even better, come and experience the Royal Agricultural Exhibition yourself in person. There are still two days left. C’mon over!
Watch: Royal Agricultural Exhibition – All God’s creatures great and small
With two days of the Royal Agricultural Exhibition still to go in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, the competitive showing of all types of animals is in full swing. African Farming gives you a glimpse of some of the scenes that have been taking place so far.
Humble Bonsmara expert passes away
Pieter Booysen, the manager of Sernick’s Bonsmara herd, passed away on May 23 after a battle with cancer. He was 59 years old.
Land Bank vows to support industry as turnaround strategy bears fruit
Farmers, partners and other stakeholders expressed their delight at the Land Bank’s progress.
Themba Rikhotso, Sakhumzi May, Dr Taki Masiteng and Dewald Olivier during a panel discussion at NAMPO last week.