winter
Heat up with ZA Trucks and Trailers winter specials!
When the cold hits and you can feel it in your bones, there is nothing that will warm you up quicker than a bargain. With ZA Trucks and Trailers Winter Warmer specials you will think it is summer. They do not only have the best prices on previously owned[...]
How to keep your cattle in top shape throughout winter
As temperatures begin to drop across South Africa, it’s time for livestock farmers to start thinking about winter readiness. Harsh conditions can take a toll on animal health and productivity, which is why proactivity is key. From ensuring adequate feed supply and shelter to adjusting nutrient intake, winter planning[...]
Winter is fire season: Protect your farm against wildfires with these preventative measures
Namibia Agricultural Union Newsletter May 2025 While Namibian farmers are extremely grateful for the good rains that fell over wide areas of the country, lush pastures may hold a risk once the grass is dry. The Namibian Agricultural Union urged farmers to take timely precautionary measures to ensure the[...]
Winning with your cattle through winter
Winter can be the most challenging time for the farmer, his cattle and his land. Not only is this the most challenging time, but it is also the most expensive due to the need for supplementary feeding. It is common practice to allow the cattle to graze maize stover[...]
The role of licks in animal production: Protein is important in winter
The correct licks at the correct time can supplement shortages in the grazing to ensure maximal utilisation of the grazing in order to improve animal production. In this article, which appeared in ProAgri’s Feed Production Guide, 2012, Alina Taute, from KK Animal Nutrition (now Yara) discussed the importance of[...]