21+ hour, 42+ min ago   (249+ words) Good demand for the top rams at this year’s annual Weska Dohne Merino production auction contributed to a significant improvement in the average ram price. A 100% sale rate was achieved at this auction of Boeta and Jurie Wessels, with all…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (728+ words) Stock density can be one of the most powerful tools livestock farmers can use to improve veld condition, but Herdscape cautions it should never be confused with simply putting more animals on the land. The real opportunity lies in controlled…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (371+ words) South African cherry producers have secured access to the Chinese market for the first time following the signing of an export protocol between the two countries, opening the door to one of the world’s biggest markets for the fruit. By…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (190+ words) By Dr Tracy Davids, director at BFAP, leading the Commodity Markets and Foresight programme To consider the potential impact of this expected super El Niño on summer crop prices, one must consider a number of questions. Firstly, what will the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (393+ words) Two buffalo cows were sold for R4,8 million and R4,1 million respectively at the Wildlife Legacy Group’s tenth auction, held at Weesgerus outside Modimolle in Limpopo. These were the highest prices achieved. By Charl van Rooyen According to Wildswinkel, who hosted the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (532+ words) A new generation of farmers is proving success depends on more than rainfall. Two young producers are combining sound farming practices with the right soybean cultivars and a close working relationship with Pannar to lay the foundation for a resilient…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (228+ words) Disco Bonsmaras’ 10th production auction achieved a 100% sale rate, with the top bull selling for R250 000 and stud bulls averaging R88 333. The auction was a great success, achieving a 100% sale rate and a turnover of more than R2 million. Venter, a former pharmacist, and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (407+ words) Farmers in Upington and surrounds gained practical insights into funding, financial management and mentorship at African Farming’s Finance for Farmers workshop. Farmers arrived at the civic centre in Upington for African Farming’s Finance for Farmers workshop with questions and uncertainty,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (514+ words) Sparks flew once again at the 12th Hurwitz Boran production auction, where top genetics commanded strong prices, including R2 million for the bull Madiba and R1.8 million for the cow Jasmine and her calf. True to the Hurwitz Boran brand, the sparks flew…...

4+ week, 21+ hour ago   (352+ words) The collaboration between a group of renowned Bonsmara breeders contributed to a successful production auction for André van der Heyde’s Boschoek stud at Marble Hall in Limpopo. The above-average breeding stock offered by Van der Heyde and his guest sellers…...