livestock
Weekly livestock report
Beef Market feel: Demand is staying on a higher level which is supporting prices that remain relatively stable on a higher level. Weaner prices decreased the past week due to lower demand. It is expected that the weaner price can trend downward over the short term and gain some[...]
Agrico plays a pivotal role in small-scale farming
A common misconception is that pivot irrigation is too expensive for small-scale livestock farmers. Some farmers believe that they need to plant grain extensively in order to justify the capital investment and running costs of a centre pivot irrigation system. This is clearly not the case, and Agrico proves[...]
A NEW OUTBREAK OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE DETECTED IN KWAZULU NATAL
Article supplied: Afrivet It is with some dismay but little surprise that we learn from a media release by the Minister of Agriculture (DALRRD) of another outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), this time near Mtubatuba in KZN. This press release also announces the declaration of a temporary “standstill area”[...]
Easy livestock farming with Algar animal handling equipment
The Algar range of livestock handling equipment is the answer to the farmer’s need to handle his livestock – big and small – for different purposes easily, speedily and effectively. Livestock farmers visiting NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp this year could not believe their eyes when they saw the Algar[...]
Timac Agro fertilizers are tops in drought conditions
Technology reigns in today’s world; why not then also when it comes to fertilisers? This is the feeling of the Timac Agro crowd. They offer farmers right through the country sustainable plant and animal production and their products are especially popular among the vineyard growers in the Western Cape.[...]