The profitability and sustainability of livestock farming is under severe pressure. Fortunately, top farmer Mecki Schneider has excellent advice for extensive cattle and sheep farmers. This is the first delivery in a three part series on ten tips for the restoration of livestock farming. Livestock farming across Southern Africa is struggling due…
Wetlands, which are home to a wide variety of fish and wildlife, can also be the lifeblood of farmers in low-rainfall areas. Wetlands – located along the shores of oceans, lakes, rivers and streams – protect properties surrounding these areas against flooding by ‘sponging’ up and storing excess water. They…
Poor pasture management and overgrazing can seriously damage a farm’s profit margins. Here are some tips to ensure optimal pasture and veld production. Good management is essential to improve the quality and quantity of pastures. But before you can decide on a strategy, it’s essential to know what your resources…
Supplements in sheep and goat diets help to boost low quality roughage in available grazing, correct nutrient deficiencies and improve flock production. Weigh up the options, look at your available forage and make a sound decision that benefits your flock and consequently your pocket. There is demand, as we have…
A pioneer of the high density grazing-approach almost doubled the carrying capacity of one of his farms from 16 ha/LSU (large stock unit) to 9 h/LSU. Mr. Norman Kroon from Graaff-Reinet in South Africa's Eastern Cape is still reaping the fruit to move to high density grazing after 42 year.…
