Lamb Champs 2025: Real lamb, real farmers, real Mzansi excellence
Lamb Champs is back for its fourth year. Presented by the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) and headlined by Pick ...
Tag: sheep farming
Sheep scab – preventable, yet still a threat
Sheep scab, or brandsiekte, a skin disease caused by the sheep scab mite (Psoroptes ovis), is a major threat to ...
SA agricultural market trends – week ending 16 May
The South African agricultural markets showed mixed performance across various commodities for the week ending 16 May 2025.
Outstanding sheep auction for Sandra Retief
In the district of Reitz is a woman who literally and figuratively lives out the shepherding of Psalm 23. Sandra ...
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’ ...
Persian sheep: A low-maintenance, high-reward breed
Some say the Persian sheep has a cute little head; others think its rump is downright ugly.
Alpacas as livestock guardians
Alpacas are alert, agile and territorial, and display instinctive guardian behaviour. They make excellent protectors of sheep flocks and, less ...
New research sheds light on the behaviour of lambs during and after tail-docking
A groundbreaking new study by researchers from South Africa has provided valuable insights into the behavioural responses of lambs during ...
WATCH | Sheep Shearing: Six of the best heading to world championship
Six shearers and wool handlers were selected at the South African national shearing and wool handling championship held at the ...
Ram buying guide for sheep farmers
Rams top the list of things that can go wrong on a sheep farm. They’re expensive, essential for producing a ...
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.