WATCH | ‘Start small, grow big’ – Ekurhuleni Agricultural College Principal Majozi
Principal Philile Majozi warmly welcomed attendees to the Farmers Day Programme at Ekurhuleni Agricultural College with an inspiring message about ...
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Be part of Eastern Cape’s ambitious food production initiative
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has unveiled an ambitious five-year community food production scheme called Ilima Lokulima set to ...
Daybreak Foods: Neglect of almost 600 000 more chickens exposed
Daybreak Foods and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) are due to appear in the Johannesburg High Court on 13 May ...
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 ...
Daybreak Foods: R74 m. is ‘bandage on a bigger wound’
The R74 million Daybreak Foods received in an attempt to normalise the company’s operations is only a temporary solution to ...
Winter poultry management for maximum profits
South African poultry farmers face unique challenges during winter when temperatures drop, particularly in the country’s higher-elevation regions. While South ...
Daybreak Foods: NSPCA rescues more than 500 000 chickens
After the director of Daybreak Foods indicated last week that the company could not buy feed for its chickens due ...
Essential strategies for successful broiler production
Mastering the fundamentals of poultry management for optimal results is a must for any farmer looking to make a profit.
Behaviour of layer chickens in enriched cages and floor systems studied
The commercial egg industry worldwide has faced increasing scrutiny regarding animal welfare practices, particularly concerning the housing systems used for ...
Egg-laying chicken breeds in South Africa – what you need to know
South Africa offers a diverse range of commercial egg-laying hen breeds suitable for various production systems and environments. Commercial layers ...
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