WATCH | Haraldo Smith talks about Boer goat breeding
At the recent Bloem Show in Bloemfontein African Farming spoke to Haraldo Smith, stud manager of Karsten Farms near Upington ...
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Boer goats, tractor and irrigation system for emerging farmers in Bojanala
North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, accompanied by Thupi Mokhatla, the Head of Department (HoD), and ...
The ideal meat goat: A guide for farmers
Ever wondered what show judges look for when choosing a champion meat goat?
Magnificent animals at national Persian sheep auction
A redhead Persian ram fetched the highest price of R15 000 at the national auction of the Persian Sheep Breeders’ ...
FARMER’S PLAN | Free wooden pallets improve nutrition management
Livestock farmer Hugh Ainslie has found an effective way to make full use of creep feeding in his Boer goat ...
Unlock the potential of Boer goat farming
The goat industry is experiencing double-digit growth with little effort – and with the development of a strong brand, this ...
Farming with Boer goats: A guide to South Africa’s top meat breed
The Boer goat could be the ideal breed for you if you are aiming for high meat production per hectare.
Giving goat farming a go
Goat farming has many advantages, but be warned, goats are natural roamers, climbers and escape artists. Keeping them contained requires ...
WATCH | We chat with Selinah Khutso Ntjana
During our first Earth Harvest Gala, which took place at the end of 2024 at the Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum ...
Heritage cultivates success in young criminologist-turned-farmer
As a third-generation farmer, Hlobisile Yende follows in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. Since starting farming full-time three ...
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