African Farming recently travelled to Limpopo to meet Nicholus Kutama Huma, who farms side by side with his father, Israel Huma, with Boerbok goats and Meatmaster sheep in the Makgabeng village outside Bochum in the Blouberg Local Municipality.
By Lebogang Mashala, Editor at African Farming
Working on communal land under often challenging conditions, the father-and-son team breed Boerbok goats and Meatmaster sheep with remarkable dedication and precision. In a setting where resources are limited and constraints are many, they have chosen to focus on quality over circumstance, consistently producing animals that compete with, and often surpass, those from more advantaged operations.
This story is proof that even in the most difficult environments, outstanding livestock can be bred with the right vision and work ethic.
Look out for the full story coming soon.
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