Why fasting sheep before shearing makes sense
Human welfare and animal welfare are seldom mentioned in the same sentence. Usually, the focus is on the latter. But ...
Tag: Shearing
WATCH | Valuable advice from an expert if you want to become a shearer
Sheep shearers and wool handlers from across South Africa and Lesotho gathered in Bloemfontein this weekend to take part in ...
Stock theft – it’s war out there!
As a victim of large-scale livestock theft, I know the sense of hopelessness it leaves behind – the feeling that ...
It was Shear Madness!
African Farming was at the South African endurance shearing champion Tienie du Plessis' Shear Madness 2025 event at Gariepdam this ...
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.