Stock and breeds
Sheep farming made easy Part 13: Marketing of sheep and lamb
Most sheep operations derive the majority of their income from the sale of lambs or meat. As a result, lamb prices have a large influence on profitability and viability of the sheep enterprise. There are numerous options for marketing lambs and pros and cons to each one. When comparing[...]
Importance of nutrition for the health and production of pigs
by Wiehan Visagie Pig farming is becoming increasingly popular in Zambia and can be a profitable business. As any pig farmer knows, the long-term success of the farm depends on the pigs multiplying and being able to reach the desired slaughter weight as efficiently as possible. A breeding sow[...]
Ntaba Nyoni Cattle production auction
Ntaba Nyoni Cattle proudly presents their 3 in 1 production auction at Phala Phala Wildlife in Bela-Bela. The auction will include cattle from Ankole, Bonsmara and Boran breeds. Date: 5th March 2022Time: 11h00 The production sale is held on behalf of Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa. All animals presented are from[...]
Meatmaster, made for a time such as this
Let’s start with the most important question… Why is Collett Farming Superior Genetic Meatmasters relevant to you? We are innovative In the late 1980’s, we noticed that sustainable long term farming strategy had to change. Food will not always be as cheap and abundant as what it was at[...]
Farming with goats Part 10: Adding value and marketing your goats
A good marketing strategy is the key to any successful business. Being able to reach your target audience is a good start, but you also need to keep other factors in mind. There are some periods in a year when there is a higher demand for goat products than[...]