Specialist Writer
EasyWean® NoseRing®: A practical weaning solution for South Africa
South Africa is still battling foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) due to recent outbreaks in several provinces. Therefore, livestock farmers must remain vigilant and prepared for possible further outbreaks, which can have serious implications for animal health and trade. As a result of renewed outbreaks, movement restrictions are still being imposed.[...]
BIOSECURITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
When people hear the word ‘biosecurity’, they often picture protective suits, masks, and quarantine zones established during disease outbreaks. In reality, biosecurity is woven into everyday life. It is present on farms, in veterinary practices, at animal shelters, in wildlife reserves, throughout food production systems, and even in our[...]
SCANIA’s annual Golf Day brings together KwaZulu-Natal’s transport industry around future of freight
More than 100 customers, transport operators and industry partners gathered in Ballito for a day of networking, industry engagement and discussions on fleet performance, innovation and the evolving demands of road freight. Relationships remain one of the most important drivers of South Africa’s transport industry, where long-term partnerships, shared[...]
Serving farmers the Willard way
Willard Batteries is no stranger to the agricultural sector. For decades, Willard Batteries has been an integral cog in the wheel of farm life. From agricultural vehicles of all makes and models, to cars and heavy-duty trucks, the familiar green and yellow of Willard Batteries has provided the most[...]
Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity
A team of young researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) is developing an innovative health supplement that transforms citrus peel waste into a potentially powerful tool against lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol, while also improving the affordability and accessibility of preventative health products for[...]