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4.6KFeaturedState makes available 700 000 ha of agricultural land
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, today announced the process to be followed by members of...
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5.4KFeaturedAbsolute basics of BLUP Breeding Values
Introduction:Farmers are sometimes hesitant to ask questions to researchers on farmer’s days and researchers sometimes assume farmers understand certain principles, such as...
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4.9KBusinessSenwes to offer loans to qualifying black farmers
On August 2020, the Competition Tribunal approved the merger of Senwes Group of Klerskdorp and the Suidwes Group of Leeudoringstad. According to...
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3.2KAgriculturePart 3: Management of Ewes, last 6 weeks of pregnancy
80% of the growth of the foetus occurs in the last six weeks. Ewes therefore have to pick up weight to prevent...
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2.2KAgriculturePart 2: Management of Ewes during middle trimester of pregnancy
Pregnant ewes are more efficient than dry ewes in picking up weight and their requirements for supplements in this phase is not...
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3.4KAgriculturePart 1: Management of pregnant ewes during the first trimester
Renowned Veterinary Specialist Practitioner, Dr Johan van Rooyen, provides insights into how farmers can improve the nutrition of their pregnant ewes. The...
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2.9KBusinessElectricity costs for farmers – Eskom drags its feet
The Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) analysis of the electricity supply under the pandemic raised worrying flags. “Eskom share of its...
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2.7KBusinessNERPO has expressed disappointment about the distribution of the inputs of agricultural relief fund vouchers by the government suppliers
The National Emergent Redmeat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has reacted with shock and disbelief following the failure of some of the government suppliers...
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4.1KAgricultureImproved cow efficiency can reduce the carbon footprint of beef production
Motshabi Chadyiwa, Agricultural Research Council-Animal Production An effective way to reduce the carbon footprint is to reduce animal numbers and increase the...
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5.0KFeaturedAgriculture legal mind, Katli Ngwane
Legally speaking, agriculture is heading for interesting times as legal practitioners were entering the ring of agriculture boldly. Land reform, farm dwellings,...
