If you are looking for a handsome, indigenous breed of chicken look no further than the Potch Koekoek. The breed was developed at Potchefstroom Agricultural […]
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Cattle Lost At Sea En-Route to Mauritius
Yet another shipment of South African livestock by sea ended tragically recently when 42 head of cattle of a shipment of 512 died during heavy […]
Providing Adequate Housing for Livestock
Livestock owners must provide adequate housing and shelter for their animals. This is regulated by law according to the type of animal. Each Metro has […]
Foot & Mouth in KZN: Movement of Animals Prohibited
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been found in cattle on communal land in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal. As a result, the Dept of Agriculture, Land Reform […]
Using Cover Crops in Winter
Cover crops, usually grasses or legumes, are crops that are planted between, or sometimes with, regular crops, primarily to protect and improve the soil. Depending […]
Drip Irrigation: Best for Shade Cloth Structures
Getting sufficient moisture and nutrients to plants growing in an intensive setting such as a shadecloth structure or greenhouse is one of the keys to […]
Basics of Animal Inoculation
Keeping livestock and pets healthy must be one of the most important things a smallholder does, regardless of the reason for keeping the animal. Whether […]
Humane Snake Trap Hits the Market
Smallholdings where members of the public visit or which have many staff, such as lodges, warehouses, schools or restaurants, could benefit by buying a snake […]
Choose Your Chicken: Leghorn
The Leghorn breed originated in Italy and is one of the breeds used to create the modern battery hybrid layer. The most common is the […]
Keeping Livestock: The Animals Protection Act
Smallholders who keep livestock should be in the know about the legislation that governs the keeping of farm animals on one’s property. The national Animals […]