Stock and game farming
Pig breeds part 1: Southern African pig breeds
A crucial factor in any farming operation is the market. If you cannot sell your product, all your efforts are to no avail. It is important to think about whether or not you have a reliable customer base before starting a pig breeding business. It is also important to[...]
Farm management and planning: Part 2 -Camp sizes
by Louis de Jager, Kameelboom Akademie, Comprehensive practical farmer training In the previous article on farm management and planning we focused on optimal resource utilisation and farm planning. When planning for the provision of a sufficient number of camps, the ultimate question is how many camps are needed for[...]
Farming with nature: Drought mitigation
In the face of an extreme drought that has devastated large parts of the Karoo, including the Klein Karoo, it is important for farmers to learn how to mitigate the extreme conditions exacerbated by climate change, and to save their natural pasture. A workshop where these mitigating principles were[...]
Goat breeds part 2: Milk and mohair breeds
Goats that are good for both milk production and mohair production make excellent livestock. They are easy to care for and maintain, and they generate steady income. Mohair from these animals is highly sought after due to its softness and resilience, and their milk is a nutritious and delicious[...]
Game ranching part 1: Water for game
by Tisha Steyn Suitable land and sufficient water are prerequisites for a game farmer to be successful. “If a game rancher takes care of his veld, he takes care of the water resources,” says Ken Coetzee of Conservation Management Services in George in the Western Cape province of South[...]