Livestock
Gauteng records 96% drop in new FMD outbreaks
Gauteng has reported a 96% drop in new foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, with cases falling from 166 between October 2025...
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‘Build a business that lasts’: The values behind a flourishing family farm
What began with five chickens has grown into a thriving Philippi farming business with 35 000 laying hens and a...
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One hectare and a mentor: How Success Mdluli and the Zamukele project helped Zanele Motau grow her farming dream
Zanele Motau’s farming journey began with one hectare and a willingness to get her hands dirty. Today, she farms barley,...
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Why ticks remain a livestock farmer’s biggest disease threat
Ticks are among the most significant disease carriers affecting livestock in southern Africa, threatening animal health, farm profitability and even...
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Young black farmer breaks barriers in livestock auctioneering
Young Northern Cape farmer Tumiso Sebogodi is proving agriculture offers opportunities beyond the farm gate. By combining livestock production with...
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Breeding for profit: Advice for first-generation stud breeders
For new stud breeders, success starts with choosing animals suited to their environment, using reliable data and learning from a...
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The goat farmer’s manual | How to clean and treat a goat’s wounds properly
Wounds in goats need to be cleaned and kept clean to prevent infection. While farmers can treat many wounds themselves,...
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Breeding for growth: How Masala Murovhi is building his livestock operation
Masala Murovhi’s 20-hectare farming enterprise in Tsianda Village near Thohoyandou extends well beyond crops and poultry. In Part 3 of...
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KZN FMD vaccination drive reaches 1.7 million cattle
KwaZulu-Natal has vaccinated 1.7 million cattle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as the province pushes ahead with efforts to contain the...
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Layers, indigenous chickens and more: Inside Masala Murovhi’s poultry enterprise
Businessman-turned-farmer Masala Murovhi has built a 20-hectare farming enterprise encompassing crops, poultry, pigs, sheep and goats in Tsianda Village near...
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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.