health
A healthy farming sector supports a healthy nation
In the last quarter of 2023, primary agriculture in South Africa employed around 920 000 people directly, i.e., on farms and in agro-processing facilities. If one works on the assumption that every salary supports at least five dependents, then farms and farmers underpin the wellbeing of a minimum of[...]
Poultry farming Part 3: Budget
Last month we looked at the importance of planning before you start your poultry farming enterprise. We discussed twelve points that must be kept in mind when you are considering farming chickens for meat or eggs. This month we look at drawing up a budget to show you what[...]