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Pollination innovation: a local company’s solutions to decline in bees. Bee-Tech Group is transforming South African agriculture with pollination technologies that boost crop yields and enhance sustainability. Founder Michiel Bruggeman... Agriculture has huge potential for reducing poverty. Growth in agriculture is in general two to three ...
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Cabbages: a step-by-step beginner’s guide - Farmer's Weekly
May 25, 2016 · Manure makes growing cabbages far easier. Apply 30t/ha to 50t/ ha before preparing the soil. If no manure is available, and you do not have a soil analysis to guide you, apply 600kg/ha of 2:3:4 (24), broadcast and worked in. Soil Preparation. The soil preparation in producing cabbages does not have to be very fine.
Aquaculture SA & Tilapia Farming - Farmer's Weekly
In the 24 years since it started farming abalone, the farm has produced an ever-greater number of these delicacies, and now exports millions annually. Farmer's Weekly brings you the latest aquaculture and Tilapia farming news and updates from South Africa and the rest of Africa.
Ankole Longhorn: Cyril Ramaphosa’s passion and pride
Aug 22, 2017 · Eragrostis-type grasses abound, and E. curvula is planted as pasture for use in the feedlot during grazing shortages in winter. There is a small component of red grass (Themeda triandra). READ Cyril Ramaphosa’s Ankole bull sells for R640 000. According to Kobus Rall, animal scientist and general manager of the farm, the area is a harsh ...
Lucerne for beginners – part 1 - Farmer's Weekly
Jul 29, 2014 · 51. Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is also known as ‘alfalfa’, which means ‘best fodder’ – and this says it all. Lucerne is the king of fodder, yielding a large volume of high quality hay that’s rich in protein. Lucerne belongs to the legume family, which means that, working with soil bacteria called rhizobia, it is able to fix nitrogen ...
Growing out and fattening cattle in a feedlot - Farmer's Weekly
Oct 11, 2018 · At a fat score of 2 to 3, the mean dressing percentage varies from 54% to 56%. Feed margin. This is the profit or loss made by a feedlot as a result of live mass gain in relation to cost of feed consumed. It is calculated as follows: Feed margin = Live mass gain x (sale price/kg – cost/kg gained).
A simple rondavel - Farmer's Weekly
May 9, 2014 · It should include a bathroom with a shower (no door) and separate toilet. READ: A large home in Zimbabwe. The floor plan is what stumps us because of the circular shape. The rondavel must accommodate a king-size bed. The existing huts have an internal diameter of 6,2m and the internal wall height is 2,4m.
Spinach: a step-by-step guide on how to grow it - Farmer's Weekly
May 3, 2013 · Step 4: Put the seed or seedlings into the ground, working according to the instructions on the seed packet or the nursery recommendations. Step 5: Water the plants regularly.Use flood irrigation, a sprinkler, a watering can, a hosepipe or drip irrigation. Step 6: For a better crop, apply a top dressing about five weeks later as spinach needs a lot of nitrogen for good quality, broad leaves.
Beef cattle basics: Choose the right breed for your farm - Farmer's …
May 11, 2021 · The Boran, which originated in East Africa, does, however, have both B. indicus and B. taurus blood,” says Scholtz. In the search for more efficient cattle, composite breeds, including the Bonsmara (Afrikaner x Hereford and Shorthorn), Brangus (Brahman x Angus) and Beefmaster (Brahman x Hereford and Milking Shorthorn). Resilience and ...