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The Angora Goat is globally known for its fibre, also known as mohair. It is one of the most sustainable natural fibres. Every farm differs in its management plant with…

Good rains raise the risk of insect-borne livestock diseases and produces of livestock need to vaccinate their animals against diseases such as, Tree-day-stiffness-sickness, Lumpy skin disease, Bluetongue, Rift Valley Fever…

Cancer-bush (Sutherlandia Frutescens) or known as Kankerbossie and Gansie, is a bitter tasting plant known for its’s medicinal value. It is a fairly wide-spread, drought-resistant plant in South Africa. Cocklebur,…

It is always heart-warming to hear a farmer say: “I am proud of being a farmer and it is a privilege to farm in our country.” With this kind of…

According to SAPPO, Pork 360 is developed to assist the pork supply chain in meeting the growing demand for food safety. This farm assured system address the best practices throughout…

Don’t miss an opportunity when it comes knocking at your door. Grab it with both hands and even if you have little experience and knowledge about the business, take a…

Know your enemy the fly. The life cycle of a fly is fly is as short as 10 days, but an adult female can lay up to 900 eggs in…

There are basic steps to be taken when you want to auction your livestock. Decide which animals you are going to sell, determine the quality and characteristics of your animals…

Do you want to be successful in your farming business? Then, don’t take shortcuts and do the right stuff. Shortcuts will cost you a lot in the long run. In…

The fresh produce agent is an extension of a farmer’s business and acts on behalf of a principal by selling the principal’s produce to buyers such as hawkers, retailers and…