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Building a conservation economy: WRSA turns 20
Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) recently celebrated its 20th birthday at Wolwespruit in Pretoria.
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Mei 2026
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Zero tariffs drive growth in Zim's agri exports
Zimbabwe is expanding its exports following the introduction of zero tariffs for African suppliers by China.
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Mei 2026
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Cloned sheep goes on display at museum
A cloned animal that helped pave the way for the creation of Dolly the sheep has gone on permanent display at a Scottish museum.
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Mei 2026
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Influence of prolonged elevated testes temperatures on the fertilising capacity of ram spermatozoa
The phenomena associated with the predicted increase in ambient temperatures, i.e. variable climate, drought and degradation of land, are expected to happen concurrent with an increased demand for animal protein.
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Mei 2026
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Fuel impacts on beef production
The fuel access and price crisis driven by the Iran conflict is taking a heavy toll on red meat supply chains.
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Mei 2026
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Sheep scab: Tiny mites, huge impact
Sheep scab is not limited to a single flock or farm.
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Mei 2026
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Mosdene Borans make their mark
When the bid closed on R2 million for the Boran bull Odysseus (E18-138), it took mere minutes for the Mosdene Boran Stud's very first production auction to make headlines.
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Mei 2026
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Feedlot finishing phases and tips
Fattening cattle is an important way for producers to add value to their calf crop. However, before deciding to finish cattle, producers should carefully evaluate market conditions and feed costs, as these factors influence the profitability of the operation. This is particularly important for producers who consider this a seasonal activity rather than a permanent component of the farming operation.
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Mei 2026
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Deductions from employees' compensation
Good intentions can easily lead to costly disputes when deductions are incorrectly made from employees' compensation. This is one of the most common violations identified by inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour during farm visits. Such mistakes can cost employers in terms of money, time, and working relationships.
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Mei 2026
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The dynamic dairy goats of Modderaskolk
Farming may appear simple from the outside, but behind the scenes it is not always as romantic and idyllic as one might think. Sometimes a farm must be built from the ground up. Whatever the situation, there is a way if you set your mind to it.
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Mei 2026
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Brazil leads in agriculture-linked forest destruction
Beef production is the leading driver of agriculture-linked deforestation, accounting for 40% of all forest clearing done to open space for food production, according to details of a recent study.
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Mei 2026
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The stoic harvest: Farming in the eye of the storm
As you sit down with the May issue of Stockfarm, the headlines that dominated our conversations a few weeks ago - the height of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) scare and the initial shockwaves of the conflict in Iran - may have evolved, escalated, or perhaps even settled into a grim new 'normal. Such is the nature of our industry: We operate in the lag between the seed and the harvest, often outpaced by a world that moves much faster than a gestation period.
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Mei 2026
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Dynamics of the South African lucerne hay industry: Profitability
The first four articles in this series focussed on aspects relating to the production of lucerne hay in South Africa - from its value as an animal feed source to its grading, quality, and production.
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Mei 2026
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Dairy MONTHLY
As part of Milk SA's projects, the University of Pretoria investigated the use of probiotic yoghurt to help combat infections from, for instance, Listeria, Candida, and Escherichia coli.
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Mei 2026
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Farming in a post-diesel world
Five words from South Africa's top sheep farmer, Richard Armstrong, caught my eye in the March issue of Stockfarm: “Farming is about forward thinking”.
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Mei 2026
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Western Australia offers farm bore grants
The Western Australian Government is offering a total of AU$1 million in grants for farmers to improve on-farm water options, water security and resilience in drying climates as part of the latest WaterSmart Farms research initiative.
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Mei 2026
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100 years of wool production: Foundation of the South African wool industry (1789 to 1926)
\"We march under the banner of gold but we are, to a large extent, carried on the backs of woolled sheep.
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Mei 2026
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Udder conformation in dairy cows: Function versus aesthetics
The development of the dairy cow into a commercial 'milking machine' has gathered momentum over the last 50 to 60 years.
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Mei 2026
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FMD in dairies: Centrifuging fact from fiction
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a devastating disease, but just as devastating and distracting are some of the misplaced facts shared on many a media platform.
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Mei 2026
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Climate-smart livestock production: Where are we headed?
Exciting developments are taking place on South African farms where cattle are being turned into 'genetic experiments' for researchers, pastures are being transformed into carbon sequestration pools, and research is increasingly showing how the agricultural sector is not only producing food but actively helping to balance the planet's climate.
3 min |
Mei 2026
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North-West University among the world's best
The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject places the agricultural offerings of the North-West University (NWU) among those of the leading universities in the world.
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Mei 2026
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IDTrax: Traceability in action
In today's livestock industry, traceability is no longer a luxury or a 'nice to have' it has become a necessity.
3 min |
Mei 2026
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Protect your herd from bovine brucellosis
Bovine brucellosis is a complex disease that poses a significant economic risk to cattle producers, particularly given its impact on reproduction.
4 min |
Mei 2026
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The value of genomic analysis for Bonsmara breeders
Genomic testing of breeding animals is rapidly gaining momentum among stud breeders in Southern Africa.
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Mei 2026
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The value of stud breeding in South Africa
In the South African agricultural landscape, transitioning from commercial beef production to registered stud breeding characterises a shift synonymous to that of transitioning from a commodity-based enterprise to a high-value genetic technology firm.
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Mei 2026
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The influence of stocking density on lambs' feed and water intake, and growth
The increase in the global food demand together with a decrease in the available land for livestock production, demands of livestock producers to consider intensification to meet the demand for animal protein. Due to a lack of information on how animal welfare and wellbeing is managed in feedlots, consumers are inclined to express unsubstantiated views on intensive animal production and the associated welfare implications.
4 min |
Mei 2026
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The importance of pH in silage
Silage preservation is a controlled fermentation process.
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Mei 2026
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Turning weather information into farming decisions
Agricultural producers across South Africa regularly make management decisions influenced by changing weather conditions, whether preparing livestock for heat stress, planning irrigation after rainfall, or managing fire risk during dry periods.
3 min |
Mei 2026
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Making (cattle) farming great again: From farm to fork
The revamped Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 present a valuable opportunity for livestock producers to regain some lost ground in the long-running campaign against their products.
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Mei 2026
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Maize silage: Ten take-homes for a superior feed source
Maize silage is an invaluable feed source for highproducing livestock, and there are three main reasons for this: dry matter or DM production (total biomass yield), starch percentage, and fibre digestibility.
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