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WEBGluten-free sorghum contains protein, dietary fibre, and B vitamins like niacin and riboflavin, as well as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. It’s also a good alternative to planting maize, writes Magda... Farmer's Weekly is the oldest agricultural magazine in South Africa, serving as a mouthpiece for the agricultural industry and ...
Meatmasters: bred for tough conditions and good meat - Farmer's …
WEBOct 17, 2019 · A Meatmaster is an indigenous Damara crossed with another sheep breed. The most common cross is with a Dorper, but many of the first Meatmasters were crossed with breeds such as the Ile de France or the Van Rooy. The Damara is a tough sheep, recognisable by its long, slender form and thick, fat tail. …
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Cabbages: a step-by-step beginner’s guide - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 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.
Growing out and fattening cattle in a feedlot - Farmer's Weekly
WEBOct 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).
Green peppers: how to grow them - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 31, 2010 · Green peppers step-by-step. Step 1. When planting green peppers loosen the soil deeply and mix in fertiliser, manure or compost thoroughly and evenly using a rake. For best results, add a dressing of 2:3:2 organic fertiliser. Use one handful of 2:3:2 to every 1m2 or four handfuls of manure or compost. Draw the ridges and furrows at least 1m ...
A herd health and production management plan - Farmer's Weekly
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · Dr Danie Odendaal, director of the Veterinarian Network, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about what to consider when drawing up a herd health and production management plan for sheep and cattle. His advice can be applied to most other livestock. Feed should be adjusted to ensure good body condition throughout the …
Why Bonsmara cows should be your first choice - Farmer's Weekly
WEBJun 10, 2019 · The number of commercial breeders using Bonsmara as their first choice as mothers is a testament to the female animal’s exceptional qualities. Phone the Bonsmara Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa on 051 448 6084, or email [email protected]. Staff Reporter. Maternal ability is an important trait in female animals of any breed.
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WEBAgri 5 Expo points emerging farmers to smart farming solutions. The Agri5 Expo recently brought together over 5 000 farmers in East London to explore innovative farming solutions and smart agriculture practices. Get the latest agricultural and farming news from South Africa and the rest of Africa.
How to start a vegetable farm - Farmer's Weekly
WEBApr 28, 2020 · How to start a vegetable farm. Starting a small vegetable farm on, say, 2ha, is generally easier than livestock farming. But the cost, and success, of the enterprise depends on the type of crop, the market and economies of scale. When venturing into vegetable farming, choose an area that is frost-free to ensure year-round production.
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