A practical approach to keeping newborn goat kids safe
One thing all goat breeds have in common is that after the morning’s first feed, lactating mothers leave their kids ...
Tag: livestock management
5 Factors that determine your livestock management
This may sound obvious, but rain and the state of the pasture are two of the most important factors when ...
WATCH | Plans underway to earn income in shadow of foot-and-mouth disease
The numerous commercial and smaller-scale livestock farmers in KwaZulu-Natal’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) management area are desperate to earn an income ...
Former Estina Dairy Farm thrives under new leadership
The Estina Dairy Farm, once at the centre of South Africa’s state capture scandal involving R280 million in misappropriated funds, has ...
Home-made tonic to stimulate rumen flora
Several commercial and home-made rumen stimulants are used to revive the rumen flora in cud-chewing animals, especially when the veld ...
New study finds way to reduce antibiotic use in livestock
A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and research partners highlights that ...
Limpopo’s inaugural agricultural show paves the way for great things
Limpopo’s first agricultural show, known as Limpopo AgriXpo, was a resounding success, says Kobus de Lange, one of the farmers behind ...
Passion and hard work lead to success for Maria Tswai
During our first visit to Maria Tswai two years ago, she had just received 35 Bonsmara cows and a bull ...
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.