Clinton du Preez has approximately 600 chickens of various breeds neatly housed in the backyard of his Stutterheim home in the Eastern Cape. Click the link to better understand his life-long passion for breeding and showing top-quality poultry.

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Herbicide resistance is a huge threat to sustainable crop, fruit and wine production. Read in this week's Farmer's Weekly about the non-chemical management practices used by Australian wheat farmers to cope with this problem. WC Dept of Agriculture

The Boer goat stud sire Formula One was recently sold for R1,05 million, the highest price ever paid in South Africa for a stud goat.

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Clean drinking water is an absolute essential for livestock, says Shane Brody. If animals don’t get enough to drink or the quality of the water is poor, their health will suffer, and the farmer’s profits will decrease as well.

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#EarthDay “When you look after nature, you will have a much healthier ecosystem, and nature in turn, will look after you.” - Kathryn Eybers bit.ly/49LYKav

In an effort to ensure the welfare of animals entering and leaving South Africa through the various ports, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has implemented a directive regarding live animal import and export. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

From this week’s issue of Farmer's Weekly

With technology already playing an important role in the South African agriculture sector, the theme for #NAMPO2024 , ‘Agriculture in a Digital Age’, is fitting to support the sector as it continues to transform in order to meet ever-changing challenges.

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While South African blueberry production is showing double-digit growth, savvy growers warn that first testing the appropriate variety selection for each production area is essential, writes Brian Berkman.

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South Africa’s live animal exports are handled appropriately.

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The South African agricultural community mourns the loss of visionary carrot producer, Vito Rugani. His legacy of innovation and leadership leaves an indelible mark on our industry. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

Prof Annemarie Hattingh said nobody was immune to occupational stress: “ It is not a reflection of pathology, but a reality of the challenges we deal with. Do not try ‘to tough’ it out, but deal with your stressors before they catch up with you.
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When choosing a beef cattle breed for your farm, you need to consider various factors. No two breeds are the same, and some are more efficient producers in particular circumstances and environments than others. farmersweekly.co.za/farming-basics…

Swellendam farmer Simon Goble explains how regenerative pig farming adds profit and ethics to pork production in the latest issue of #FarmersWeeklySA .

The large-scale theft of maize in the Free State is being carried out by highly organised crime syndicates, resulting in severe losses for maize producers so far this year. This is according to Dr Jane Buys, Vrystaat Landbou’s safety risk analyst.

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.Farmer's Weekly is attending the World Veterinary Association Congress in Cape Town, entitled 'Resilience in the face of adversity.' #WVAC

Besides treating animals that live in the wild for diseases & injuries, wildlife veterinarians such as Dr Johan Marais also assist in introducing animals to new sanctuaries & doing genetic swaps to enhance genetic diversity in provincial & national parks. farmersweekly.co.za/animals/game-a…

#DYK According to Stretton, the Beef Shorthorn is known as the universal improver and it is one of the most complementary cattle breeds in the world. Beef Shorthorns have contributed to the foundation of 52 composite breeds of cattle.

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