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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 ...
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).
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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. …
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.
Developing farmers fit for the future for South Africa - Farmer's …
WEBOct 14, 2021 · Partnerships. FarmSol is one of South Africa’s leading private sector-led grain farmer development companies, and focuses on providing sustainable empowerment solutions that link customers in the food and beverage sector to emerging growers as their raw material suppliers, says Kole. In the 2021 summer crop …
HelloChoice: A proudly South African success story - Farmer's …
WEBNov 10, 2021 · HelloChoice is a proudly South African success story with a vision to modernise traditional agricultural produce trading through its wholesale online marketplace. Over 2 300 agricultural produce buyers and sellers have joined HelloChoice via its website and mobile app, trading over R150 million in the first three years.
Lucerne for beginners – part 1 - Farmer's Weekly
WEBJul 29, 2014 · So begin by making sure the soil is correct for the crop. It prefers well-drained soil about 1,2m deep. Plough deep, breaking up impervious layers to ensure sufficient root penetration.. Nutrients Proper soil fertility will ensure that a planting establishes itself swiftly and vigorously, and remains productive. For every ton of dry material, lucerne withdraws the following from the soil:
Large yields, high input prices forecast for grain - Farmer's Weekly
WEBDec 28, 2021 · Ryk Pretorius, a grain farmer near Ermelo, agreed that producers faced a challenging 2022/23 season, with significant input and production costs.This meant they would have to realise above-average income just to break even. “For example, some fertiliser prices increased by as much as 300%, which …
Which fish should be farmed in SA, and where? - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMar 18, 2019 · It is a pity that alien fish species such as bass and carp are not regarded as suitable aquaculture candidates in Southern Africa. As they can survive in water between 4°C and 33°C, they would be ideal for local conditions. Nicholas James is an ichthyologist and hatchery owner. Our climate varies dramatically from season to season, limiting ...