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Soil health focus. Passion overcomes prejudice for female tractor technician. How new thinking on animal behaviour affects livestock farmers. Breeding for fertility, adaptability and looks: Kalahari beef producer’s winning strategy

New Thoughts On Animal Thinking

Prof Aliza le Roux, head of the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of the Free State’s QwaQwa campus, says the latest ideas in animal behaviour hold farreaching implications for livestock farmers.

4 mins

Milco SA's Acquisition Of Clover On Track

The Competition Commission (CompCom) has given conditional approval for the Milco SA consortium’s intended acquisition of all issued shares in Clover for R4,8 billion, also referred to as the Clover Scheme.

1 min

New Markets Vital To Facilitate Avocado Industry Growth

Despite a current undersupply of avocados in European countries and the fact that these markets are growing year-on-year, South Africa did not have an opportunity to significantly increase exports to the EU.

1 min

'Ensure Sensible Veld Management After Drought'

The heavy snow and rain that fell recently in parts of the Karoo will aid the recovery of grazing destroyed by the devastating drought, but much more rain was needed for the veld to return to its full potential. This was according to Johan van den Berg, specialised crop insurance manager at Santam Agriculture.

1 min

The Female Tractor Technician Who Is Breaking Stereotypes

Lerato Baloyi is currently the only female agricultural equipment technician employed by John Deere Sub-Saharan Africa. Siyanda Sishuba spoke to the 29-year-old Baloyi about her often-challenging journey in this male-dominated industry, and her passion for her career.

5 mins

No Slowing Down For This Commercial Cattle Woman

Alwene Ford may be nearing what many would consider normal retirement age, but the 63-year-old commercial cattle farmer has no plans to slow down. Sabrina Dean visited her on her farm near Barkly West in the Northern Cape.

6 mins

Cover Crop Breakthrough Promises To Revolutionise Production In Dry Areas

The introduction of a no-till planter that can plant cover crops in vine and tree rows is enabling farmers in the Olifants River Valley to take the benefits of cover cropping to an entirely new level. Glenneis Kriel reports on the planter’s development and the value of cover cropping in general.

5 mins

Crop Diversity A Pillar Of Sustainable Production

Including more than three crops in a cash crop system may not only help increase yield, but significantly enhance the long-term sustainability of a farm. Dr Johann Strauss of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the benefits of crop diversity.

4 mins

Assessing Grazing Capacity

The number of grazing camps on a farm should be weighed against the escalating cost of fencing material,

3 mins

Why Nitrogen Is So Important

Simply put, nitrogen controls the performance of the crop just as the throttle pedal controls the speed of a car.

2 mins

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