I think 2020 was one of the toughest years our country and our economy at large have had to endure. Not only did we lose many fellow South Africans to the Covid-19 pandemic, but our businesses, including many farming operations,
Headed up by Nick Serfontein, legendary Bonsmara farmer and member of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s land advisory panel, the Sernick Group is one of the country’s largest beef operations.
A farming celebrity. That’s the only way to describe Michris Janse van Rensburg from the farm Mooiuitsig in Bultfontein in the Free State.
I think 2020 was one of the toughest years our country and our economy at large have had to endure. Not only did we lose
Headed up by Nick Serfontein, legendary Bonsmara farmer and member of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s land advisory panel, the Sernick Group is one of the country’s largest beef operations.
A farming celebrity. That’s the only way to describe Michris Janse van Rensburg from the farm Mooiuitsig in Bultfontein in the Free State.
One of the most underestimated management techniques on any farm is to keep simple, straight-forward daily diary. Not ony does it help enormously with planning
We spoke to some commercial farmers about the basic equipment you should have at hand if you are taking care of young animals.
Borrowing money is serious business, and you need to understand and honour your obligations.
Air trapped in an irrigation system is more than an incovenience – it can actually burst the pipes.
Farmers hate droughts, especially when grazing starts to run low and desperate plans need to be made. This is when feeding an energy supplement can really help animals maintain their condition.
Have you ever had a blistering wind devastate a vegetable crop in a few minutes? No matter what you plant, wind will hammer young plants.
Of all the goat kids born in the communal areas of KwaZulu-Natal, only 40% survive. That means a staggering 60% die! Predators like feral dogs
Here’s an idea on how to fix two problems at once. Use the plants invading your natural grazing for cheap animal feed!
Maize needs different nutrients at different times if it is to give the highest possible yield. Ask your local expert about what nutrients a maize plant needs in what vegetative or reproductive stages.
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