Farm Health
R8m bull: With a smart plan, you can profit from this expensive Boran
A business plan is essential for using the Boran bull recently sold in South Africa for R8 million, rather than...
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Ticks in South Africa are becoming resistant to pesticides – and may become uncontrollable
Ticks that suck the blood of South Africa’s cattle are developing resistance to the only pesticides that kill them and...
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Cholera in irrigation water: Warning signs were there for a long time
Irrigation farmers in Vaalharts are concerned about the presence of cholera bacteria in the water of the Harts and Vaal...
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Investment initiatives to promote agriculture
New Agri Africa Council (AAC) initiatives to advance the agricultural sector aim to support farmers, improve food security and promote...
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New insurance product for small-scale farmers
Affordable insurance against the risk of drought will be implemented for small-scale crop and livestock farmers over the next two...
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Vaccinate in time to prevent losses – Ruvasa
Insect and tick-borne diseases, especially in summer rainfall and other wet areas, will lead to significant financial losses if animals...
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Company reps in foot-and-mouth disease areas raise concern
The Department of Agriculture and its animal health directorate are concerned about reports of representatives from agricultural companies visiting farms...
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MPO grateful for ‘tremendous efforts’ on FMD and Desmanda crises
Foot-and-mouth disease in the Eastern Cape and the unexpected collapse of the Desmanda milk-buying company sent shockwaves through South Africa’s...
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Early sunflower can have many benefits for farmers
Sunflower is one of the summer crops that is least sensitive to planting dates. It can be planted earlier or...
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Dig deep(er) into the value of roots
What happens when you mix a group of maverick scientists, regenerative farmers, and their neighbours who farm in the conventional...
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Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.