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Cactus pear as livestock feed: Part 3

Spineless prickly pear (Opuntia spp.) is quickly making a name for itself as a sustainable and cost-effective source of livestock fodder, especially in drier regions where traditional grazing is under pressure. In addition to its nutritional value and moisture retention capacity, the plant also offers economic opportunities for farmers[...]

By Bianca Pretorius|9th June 2025|Categories: Articles, Livestock and game|Tags: , , , , |

Planting thornless prickly pears as alternative livestock feed: Part 2

In Part 1 of Planting thornless prickly pears as alternative livestock feed, we examined the value of this versatile plant as a food source-from its nutritional value to the methods of utilisation. In this second part of the series, we focus on the practical aspects of planting: which cultivars[...]

By Bianca Pretorius|14th May 2025|Categories: Articles, Livestock and game|Tags: , |

Keep your assets secure with Gallagher security

Gallagher knows what blood, sweat and tears went into your business, and that is why protecting your assets is of utmost importance to them. While you focus on the successful running of your business, you can trust Gallagher to take care of the things that you hold dear. Gallagher[...]

By Natasha Pretorius|29th April 2025|Categories: Articles, Livestock and game|Tags: , , , |

National Milling Corporation: Feeding Zambia’s nation and their livestock

Farmers could see where their products go an consumers could learn where their food and feeds come from at the exhibition of National Milling Corporation Ltd AgriTech at Expo Zambia 2025. National Milling Corporation is the largest milling company in Zambia, and the expo, which was attended by some[...]

By Tisha Steyn|25th April 2025|Categories: Animal feed, Articles, Livestock and game|Tags: , , , , |

Smooth, safe, and stress-free loading: Tal-Tec’s ramps raise the standard in livestock handling

Loading livestock should never be a game of chance. When cattle or sheep are moved onto transport vehicles, the process needs to be fast, safe, and stress-free—for both animals and handlers. Tal-Tec, a trusted name in the South African agricultural industry, understands this reality better than most. With their[...]

By Jaco Cilliers|14th April 2025|Categories: Articles, Livestock and game|Tags: , , , , |
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