Any extra care during the important brooding period will result in strong, viable chicks able to withstand the stress of the early rapid-growth period. Proper house sanitation, maintenance, rest and preparation before receiving the chicks is of vital importance. A minimum rest period of 14 days, after the house has been…
A deal between South African company AgriProtein and international engineering group Christof Industries will see the building of 200 fly farms by 2027. The US$10 million deal is described as a step in the right direction for sustainable farming and the global use of insects for feed. The partnership intends…
Africanfarming.com has put together a panel of farming experts who can advise farmers on any farming topic, ranging from goat and cattle farming to sugarcane, maize, cotton and soya, for farmers in Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe. We have vets, animal scientists, feed specialists, soil, irrigation and crop experts, management specialists…
