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    Lethabo Mochechela, farm manager at Moalosi Bonsmara, and Kehentse Mosimanyane of Tsepamo & Co. with the auction’s highest-priced ram, Lot 6. Bred by Mosimanyane, the ram was sold for R26 000 to Moalosi Bonsmara. Photo: Lebogang Mashala

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    Itumeleng Lengana, a member of the Optimum Harvest Youth Cooperative, was shot dead on his farm last week. Lengana’s death is described as a devastating loss to his family, community and the broader agricultural sector. Photo: supplied

    Young farmer’s murder sparks outrage in Madibeng farming community

    Photot for ilustrative purposes: Hiraman/Getty Images

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    Lethabo Mochechela, farm manager at Moalosi Bonsmara, and Kehentse Mosimanyane of Tsepamo & Co. with the auction’s highest-priced ram, Lot 6. Bred by Mosimanyane, the ram was sold for R26 000 to Moalosi Bonsmara. Photo: Lebogang Mashala

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    Successful cabbage production depends on consistent management throughout the growing season. Photo: Lebogang Mashala

    Cultivating cabbage (Part 2): Fertilisation, irrigation and pest control

    Plant spacing depends on the cabbage variety and the intended market. Large-headed varieties require wider spacing, whereas smaller-headed cultivars can be planted closer together. Photo: Supplied

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    How to turn your farm records into profitable business decisions

    Photo for illustrative purposes: Getty Images

    What financiers look for in a farming business plan

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    ‘Keep knocking on doors’: Farmer shares why persistence pays when applying for farm finance

    Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) addresses farmers on sustainable land management, weather-informed farming and the importance of joining Fire Protection Associations. Photo: Supplied

    Veld fire season looms – How Limpopo farmers protect themselves

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    Cultivating cabbage (Part 2): Fertilisation, irrigation and pest control

    Plant spacing depends on the cabbage variety and the intended market. Large-headed varieties require wider spacing, whereas smaller-headed cultivars can be planted closer together. Photo: Supplied

    Cultivating cabbage (Part 1): Building the foundation for a high-yield crop

    Kutama Nicholas Huma Mashamaite Huma Boer goats flock

    How to turn your farm records into profitable business decisions

    Photo for illustrative purposes: Getty Images

    How to grow top-quality carrots (Part 2): From irrigation to harvest and storage

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    How to grow top-quality carrots (Part 1): Build the foundation for a successful crop

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    Feed efficiency explained: How to get more performance from every bag

    FMD vaccination Biogénesis Bagó

    Study validates 100% protection of Argentina’s vaccine against SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)

    Some of Tiger Brands’ familiar household brands that are produced at Tiger Brands’ Culinary facility in Boksburg, Gauteng. Photo: Supplied

    Tiger Brands expands solar power to seven sites in drive for cleaner agro-processing

    Black-owned agro-processing businesses in South Africa can get help to upscale. Eligible businesses include companies involved in processing or manufacturing products from agricultural raw materials. Photos: Lebogang Mashala and supplied

    Black-owned businesses, apply now for Agro-Processing Scale-Up Programme!

    André van Tonder from Pretoria demonstrated how the versatile Cortool tool is used to form wire clamps and fix broken fences.

    WATCH | How to make low-cost wire clamps for irrigation pipes and fencing

    New Holland has tractors that are ideal for emerging and small-scale farmers. Photos: Supplied

    New Holland tractor options for emerging and small-scale farmers

    The Argentine laboratory Biogénesis Bagó manufactures the Bioaftogen foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines. Photo: Supplied

    Biogénesis Bagó: The Argentine laboratory bringing Argentina’s expertise to the world, setting the standard in health emergencies

    Photo: Supplied

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    Successful farmers never stop learning

    Photot for ilustrative purposes: Hiraman/Getty Images

    Farmers are going digital and it’s changing how agriculture works

    The online system for authorising private FMD vaccination has been launched. The government will continue to provide vaccines in new outbreak areas and to farmers who cannot afford it themselves. Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

    New online system lets farmers apply to vaccinate their own livestock against FMD

    Pretty Kubyane, co-founder and tech lead of eFama App, received the 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award for using technology and AI to transform agricultural supply chains across Africa. Her digital marketplace currently supports more than 40 000 farmers across South Africa. Photos: Supplied

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    Genomics adds value at Boshoff Bonsmaras’ production auction

    The crown jewel of the auction. The bull ALS23-230 was purchased for R130 000 by the TR Smit Family Trust. Photo: Supplied

    Quality animals at ALS and Dreamworld Beefmasters production auction

    A bull that proves that top breeding stock always adds value. The bull DB220901 was the most expensive at the auction and sold for R800 000. Photo: Supplied

    Strong demand underlines success of Deale production auction

    The top-priced bull at Richter Simbra’s 21st production sale was Pavarotti (JHR22624), which was bought by Jenet van Niekerk of Zarissa Simbras near Ficksburg. Photo: Supplied

    Cameroon buyer snaps up bulls at Richter Simbra auction

    About 100 breeders, commercial producers and cattle enthusiasts gathered at Waters Edge Farm on 23 and 24 July for two days of practical training, expert insights and knowledge sharing at the Devlan Cattle Farmers Day & Limousin Training Course. Photo: Lebogang Mashala

    From herd health to judge training: Limousin breeders gather at Devlan Farmers Day

    Lethabo Mochechela, farm manager at Moalosi Bonsmara, and Kehentse Mosimanyane of Tsepamo & Co. with the auction’s highest-priced ram, Lot 6. Bred by Mosimanyane, the ram was sold for R26 000 to Moalosi Bonsmara. Photo: Lebogang Mashala

    WATCH | Morakeng Boer goat breeders sell R296 000 in genetics

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WATCH | We chat with Selinah Khutso Ntjana

28 April 2025
in Farm Days, Goats, Products & Services, South Africa, Videos
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During our first Earth Harvest Gala, which took place at the end of 2024 at the Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum in Polokwane, Limpopo, Chris Burgess, editor-in-chief of African Farming and Landbouweekblad, chatted with some of the attendees.

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