Livestock and game
Plastic waste is harming livestock in South Africa: Smallholder farmers using communal land set out the support they need
Agriculture is the main source of income for communities in rural Mpumalanga, in the north-east of South Africa. Goats and cattle graze freely across open, communal grasslands. But plastic bags, food wrappers, bottles and other plastic materials have become part of this environment. When the dry season arrives and[...]
Wholesale Fencing Solutions: Protecting South Africa’s farms, livestock and crops
A well-designed, durable fencing system is an important investment in livestock management, crop protection, security and the efficient use of agricultural land. With the right products, farmers can create safer grazing areas, protect valuable crops and livestock, control movement and reduce the risks associated with predators, trespassers and wandering[...]
Tiger Animal Feeds and Tiger Chicks showcase excellence in execution at 20 Keys Conference
Astral Foods’ Zambian operations, Tiger Animal Feeds and Tiger Chicks, were represented at the recent Astral 20 Keys Conference, held under the theme “Excellence in Execution”. The conference brought together teams from across the Group to share their Continuous Improvement journeys, exchange ideas and celebrate initiatives that are delivering[...]
Geïntegreerde skaapstelsels vir doeltreffende produksie
Met die primêre oes- en plantingsiklusse wat tot ’n einde kom, is dit tyd om die aandag weer te vestig op die volgende skakel in die produksieketting. Vir skaapboere beteken dit voorbereiding, doeltreffende voerbestuur en stelsels wat die daaglikse werkvloei vereenvoudig. RSA Grain Storage Solutions bied ’n reeks geïntegreerde[...]
Minister Aucamp confirms precautionary suspension of Onderstepoort Biological Products acting CEO
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Willie Aucamp, has confirmed the precautionary suspension that has been instituted by the Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) Board against the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Jacob Modumoh. “On Friday, 4 September 2026, I convened an urgent meeting with the Board of OBP wherein[...]