livestock
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[...]
Feedtek is the perfect nutrition solution for your livestock
Healthy, productive livestock starts with the right nutrition. Feedtek provides a complete range of premium feed additives, premixes and concentrates, supported by expert technical advice to help farmers formulate balanced, high-performance feeds. Providing livestock with the right feed is one of the most important investments a farmer can make.[...]
VIDEO: Kan ‘n boer dan nie sonder Kanna nie? | Kanna Industries by NAMPO
Kanna se stigter en eienaar, Willa Nolte, het op ‘n Karooplaas grootgeword en hy begryp eerstehands die unieke uitdagings en geleenthede wat Suid-Afrikaanse boere daagliks. Hierdie praktiese kennis en begrip vorm die kern van Kanna se bestaan: masjiene wat deur boere vir boere ontwerp en vervaardig word. Willa vertel[...]
Effective fencing that lasts: Bonnox delivers exactly what you need, fast
You always score with Bonnox! The name Bonnox is synonymous with top-quality, fully galvanised fencing that has inspired trust and respect since 1962. Every farmer is already aware of Bonnox’s excellent products, namely the Money Saver, Close Mesh, Kombi Fence, Square Mesh, Multi Fence and Flexi Fence series, which[...]
Livestock branding part 4: Freeze-branding
Many farmers rely on branding or marking livestock not only as a means of establishing ownership but also to contain useful information, such as the animals' birth dates and registration numbers. Freeze-branding is a common practise for permanently marking livestock with a unique and recognisable symbolThe hair follicles are[...]