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Building a Thriving Pig Farming Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Success
Pig farming presents a lucrative opportunity in South Africa, particularly with the growing demand for pork…
Pests and Disease Management in African Agriculture: A Path to Enhanced Productivity
Agriculture is at the heart of Africa’s economy, but pests and diseases continue to pose significant…
Farmers Urged to Plan Ahead for Ostrich Season Amid Market and Production Challenges
Ostrich production is expected to rise by 7% in the 2024/25 season, reaching 150,000 birds from…
Plant Poisoning in Livestock: A Growing Concern for South African Farmers
As climate change and droughts become more frequent in South Africa, farmers face an increasing risk…
Eastern Cape launches R80 million cropping programme
The Eastern Cape has officially launched a groundbreaking R80 million cropping program aimed at boosting agricultural…
Livestock Production: Ensuring Your Cows Get Pregnant Again After Calving
Ensuring cows get pregnant again after calving is key to maintaining a productive herd. Effective management…
SA Milk Producers Feel Hopeful About Turnaround
*SA Milk Producers Feel Hopeful About Turnaround* explores the renewed optimism among South African dairy farmers…
Dairy industry needs a FMD protocol
Nigel Lok, a dairy farmer from Tsitsikamma, recently emphasized the need for updated protocols to manage…
Why performance testing in livestock is important
The answer is clear: measuring performance is essential to understanding whether your cattle are making progress…
The role of reproduction in profitable beef cattle farming
In beef cattle farming, a higher reproduction rate brings multiple benefits that can significantly enhance profitability.…
China to strengthen agricultural cooperation with Zambia
Chinese Ambassador Han Jing met with Zambia's Minister of Agriculture, Reuben Phiri, on August 26 to…
Boosting agriculture in Northern Uganda
State Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth Omona, has called for the establishment of a cash crop…
Eastern Cape’s agricultural potential sparks industry optimism
The Eastern Cape’s agricultural potential is generating a wave of optimism within the industry. With its…
Factors to bear in mind when dipping livestock
Tick-borne and other vector-transmitted diseases can be very costly to livestock farmers. South Africa, in terms…
Revolutionizing poultry production with sustainability insights
Dsm-Firmenich, A Leading Innovator In Nutrition, Health, And Beauty, Has Joined Forces With Agrifirm, A Prominent…
South African Poultry Industry Calls For Urgent Action To Prevent Avian Influenza Catastrophe
The South African poultry industry is facing a critical juncture as it grapples with the devastatingimpact…
Many Dairy Farmers Request Foot-And-Mouth Disease Vaccination
Dairy farms within 10 km of farms where animals have tested positive may apply for their…
Harnessing Technology to Combat Tick-Borne Pathogens in African Cattle
Tick-borne pathogens pose a significant threat to cattle health in Africa's smallholder farming systems. A comprehensive…
Feeding Free-Range Chickens in Cool Weather: Ensuring Health and Vitality Through Proper Supplementation
During winter, free-range chickens face challenges in finding food like bugs and fresh greens. David Frame,…
Effective Pig Farming: Strategies for Health and Efficiency
Pigs are often raised in confined environments, making them prone to diseases such as diarrhea and…
South Africa’s Poultry Industry Faces Crisis Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak
South Africa's poultry industry is in turmoil as it grapples with a highly contagious strain of…
Bred for Resilience: The Tuli Cattle of Zimbabwe
Dynamic, robust, and unwavering – such are the qualities attributed to the Tuli breed by Kerry…
Equine Health Unveiled: Decoding the Secrets of Veterinary Blood Tests
Dr. Mac Sheds Light on Essential Veterinary Blood Tests for Horses – A Closer Look at…
Namibia’s Progressive Approach: Setting a Benchmark in Antibiotic-Free Meat Production
Amidst the global landscape of antibiotic usage in animal husbandry, Namibia shines as a trailblazer, leading…
Eggs-orbitant prices: Shocking hike leaves consumers scrambling
In a world where prices are soaring, but incomes remain stagnant, the recent surge in egg…
Beware the Rising Danger: Lion-like Cross Breeds of Dogs Pose Threat to Humans and Animals in Africa
In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged in the world of dog breeding, with an…
Azolla Animal feed
For those doing subsistence farming, struggling at times to purchase feed with economic conditions of rapid…
Poultry Curtains
Economies of scale are cost advantages reaped by a Farmer, when production is done at a…
Tragic Moment for Struggling Zimbabwe amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
“Cost of Agric Inputs & Basic Commodities Hike” Zimbabwe like any other African country with Russian…
Chicken Business the new dream business for young women in Senegal, Darou Diadji
Amadou is a young Senegalese female entrepreneur from Darou Diadji who has managed to start her…
Heavy Rains in Zimbabwe provide relief for Small Scale Farmers
Pleasant times for the Diwa family in the rural skates of Mashonaland West a province in…