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Abattoirs: Hidden pulse of meat safety Pat and Wade Bailey’s Beefmasters: A breed that will work with you 2025 Silage Competition • Stray animals • Lucerne hay • Grazing management Immunisation programmes • Auctions

A competition and winner of note: 2025 Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition

Plaas Media's popular Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition completed its twelfth instalment with great success in November last year. The competition is a testament to the loyal, long-term cooperation between sponsors, participants, the sampling team, and the competition's supporters.

2 mins

Let the fingers do the walking

One of my favourite summer sights is watching new lambs being playful and silly. I am not alone in this. English shepherds liked the sight of cute baby sheep so much, that the old term for a group of lambs used to be 'a love!

2 mins

World School Milk Day: A national celebration of dairy

The Department of Basic Education (DBE), in partnership with Milk SA's Consumer Education Project (CEP), marked the national celebration of World School Milk Day (WSMD) at Mandlomsobo Primary School in Bronkhorstspruit on 26 September.

2 mins

Unravelling the regulations for dairy and imitation dairy products

Regulation R1510 of 22 November 2019, which governs dairy and imitation dairy products, recently took centre stage during a webinar hosted by the Dairy Standard Agency (DSA). Thabang Rampa, manager of regulatory affairs at the DSA, provided a technical interpretation of key sections of the regulation, aimed at improving industry's understanding of the prescribed minimum compositional and labelling requirements.

3 mins

2025 ARC National Master Dairyman Awards: Top dairy farmers honoured

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) announced the winners of its 2025 National Master Dairyman Awards during a ceremony held in November at Lanzerac Estate in Stellenbosch.

2 mins

Abattoirs: The hidden pulse of meat safety

In conversations regarding the meat supply chain, the first and final links tend to take prominence, while the work performed by the middlemen often goes unnoticed. Yet every link plays a vital role. The real question is: Do we truly understand the value each link adds? Or has ‘value addition’ become shorthand for 'price addition, leaving producers and consumers feeling the financial strain?

5 mins

Stray livestock: Why kraaling them matters

Stray livestock is becoming a growing concern in South Africa that demands urgent intervention. Left unchecked, it endangers animal health, fuels stock theft, causes fatal road accidents, enables illegal grazing, and disrupts responsible producers' operations.

4 mins

Circular agriculture in practice: A regenerative and profitable model

On their family farm in Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eustaces have developed a system that balances profitability with regeneration and sustainability, giving outputs a second life and adding value wherever possible.

4 mins

A breed that you like will work with you

Data can't fix what selection broke, and your grandpa knew it.

4 mins

2025 Santam Agriculture Silage Competition: Wet conditions, winning silage

Plaas Media's twelfth Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition once again showcased impressive expertise among its participants.

4 mins

Why use a silage inoculant?

Producing high-quality silage is critical for any livestock operation, especially in regions where seasonal forage shortages are common. One of the most effective ways to improve silage fermentation and preservation is with a silage inoculant.

2 mins

The dynamics of the South African lucerne hay industry

Lucerne hay is undoubtedly one of the most important forage crops used in animal nutrition globally. This article is part of a series that sheds light on the intricacies of the South African lucerne hay sector and highlights key industry dynamics.

7 mins

Making sense of silage inoculants

Every silage season brings opportunity, the chance to capture the full nutritional value of your crop and protect your investment for the months ahead. With decades of peer-reviewed research now available, we can make informed decisions about when and how inoculants deliver value.

3 mins

Silage equipment you can't do without

Silage is an invaluable resource on many livestock farms but producing it is not always simple or cheap.

3 mins

Modern haymaking and baling: The latest techniques and equipment

Given the sophistication of modern agricultural equipment, it is hard to picture a time when lucerne and maize fields were tilled with simple ploughs, and every hay crop had to be cut and stacked by hand.

2 mins

Rethinking grazing management:

Measuring how ranchers learn and adapt

6 mins

Silage competition winners: Key success factors

The Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition once again delivered impressive results, maintaining its high standards and enthusiastic participation. This year’s judging spanned six key categories: nutrient composition, fermentation quality, aerobic stability, top-layer losses, compaction or density, and visual assessment.

2 mins

Boer goat management: Mating

Boer goat farming is rapidly gaining momentum in South Africa, with many producers considering it as an additional enterprise. According to Ilse Lombard, an experienced Boer goat breeder from the Vrede district, success starts with one key principle: stick to the same bloodline.

3 mins

Borans: The heartbeat of a Northern Cape farming enterprise

It's easier to replace the roof of a building than having to replace its foundation and walls.

4 mins

Bonsmara takes the lead: Awards and achievements in 2025

The meat industry faced more than its fair share of turbulence in 2025, driven largely by widespread foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks affecting nearly all major feedlots. As a result, weaner calf prices were highly unstable during the first part of the year, marked by sharp fluctuations.

1 mins

SA Stud Book showcases genomic excellence on the global stage

A Stud Book continues to lead the way in applying genomic tools to serve the South African livestock industry.

2 mins

The value of a vaccination programme for cattle

Vaccination is essential for any cattle operation, especially given the increasing risk of disease outbreaks. According to Dr Paul Reynolds, a veterinarian at the Warden and Vrede Animal Hospitals, vaccines are never developed arbitrarily. Each exists because a specific disease threat warranted it.

4 mins

Smart vaccination solutions for healthier sheep

Sheep vaccination programmes are generally more straightforward than those of cattle. Dr Paul Reynolds, a veterinarian at the Warden and Vrede Animal Hospitals, says the common belief that sheep just want to die is largely misguided.

3 mins

Clostridial diseases in sheep: Know the enemy

Clostridial diseases, caused by Clostridium spp. bacteria, are among the leading causes of sudden, unexpected deaths in sheep, often with few visible signs.

3 mins

Mandatory formal mediation prior to an eviction order

On 1 April 2024, the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act 62 of 1997) (ESTA) was amended to introduce, among others, mediation or conciliation as a formal dispute resolution mechanism in eviction proceedings. Shortly thereafter, the Land Court Act, 2023 (Act 6 of 2023) came into effect on 5 April 2024, further shaping the legal landscape of tenure-related disputes.

2 mins

Seasonal workers in the agricultural sector

Seasonal employees are vital to South Africa's agricultural sector, especially when producers depend on additional labour during peak periods such as planting and harvesting.

2 mins

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