Stock and game farming
Wireless Water Monitoring with Gallagher
Gallagher gives you a better view of your water. Keep an eye on your tank levels with wireless water monitoring that gives you certainty of how much water you have available. It has 3 parts: Water level Pump control Monitor and alert Common issues with water management include: Stock[...]
Sheep breeds part 3: Native sheep breeds of Southern Africa
Southern African native sheep breeds thrive in extreme environments. They are lean and muscular, with thick rump and tail fat. In times of scarce grazing, body fat is stored here for use as fuel. They are raised primarily for their meat. Although the Damara is the most popular commercial[...]
2023 outlook: Beef industry facing headwinds, expects subdued growth
Consumers are feeling the pinch, and so are food producers. Despite upward cost pressures, Beefmaster Group is committed to not passing increases on to customers. Beefmaster Group, one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of specialist beef products to South Africa and beyond, says local beef producers and the agriculture[...]
Weekly livestock report
CATTLE Market feel: Weaner prices increased slightly the past week due to higher demand andlower supply and the moment. We are expecting similar weaner prices for the rest of this month and slightly higher prices at the start of December again. Slaughter prices can increase again towards the end[...]
Meet the President of the Brahman Breeders Society of SA
Wayne Porter is the President of the Brahman Breeders Society of SA and he farms in the Tarkastad District of the Eastern Cape. “I farm with Brahman Stud cattle, Angora goats and Merino sheep.” He is married to Tracey and they have three wonderful girls, Danielle, Kirsten, and Jamie.[...]