PROTECT LIVESTOCK THROUGH BIOSECURITY July 2024 Infectious diseases can have a devastating impact on the productivity of any livestock operation. Virtually every disease results in productivity losses, and in some cases, these losses can be substantial, particularly in larger operations where more animals are at risk. Production and quality can decrease, resulting in negative financial
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Animal identification IS ESSENTIAL July 2024 The previous Pula Imvula featured an article, ‘stock theft under the spotlight’. The Stock Theft Act (Act 57 of 1959) and the Animal Identification Act (Act 6 of 2002) give clear guidelines, so make sure you know the law! Here are some of the guidelines in the Animal Identification
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The Corner Post July 2024 Jacob Tshabalala (34) believes his success as a farmer is built on three cornerstones – passion, good planning and learning through engagement with others. This young farmer was one the finalists in the 2023 PGP/Absa/John Deere Financial New Era Commercial Farmer of the Year category. The people who played the
2024 Farmer of the Year nominees welcome the judges July 2024 The main goal of the Farmer of the Year competition is not about winning, but about celebrating the learning, growth, development and hard work of the farmers who are part of the Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) Farmer Development Programme. This yearly competition is not
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02 Jul 2024 The new Ministers of Agriculture and Land Reform & Rural Development can be assured of Grain SA’s partnership commitment. A partnership with the focus on grain producers’- and environmental sustainability and contribution towards an inclusive national and rural economy. We eagerly anticipate depoliticised government service delivery, with a focus on public service
19 Jun 2024 The Overberg is putting her best foot forward for NAMPO Cape, which this year will be presented by Grain SA and Bredasdorp Park NPC on Bredasdorp Park from 11-14 September 2024. 2024 celebrates the 5th presentation of NAMPO Cape and the 30th anniversary of the first Mechanisation Day which took place in
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A word from… Dr Tobias Doyer June 2024 Agricultural production is tough and requires producers to be resilient and determined. This summer season, the agricultural sector and specifically grain producers faced substantial uncertainty due to the El Niño drought ravaging especially the west. For producers this is a solitary battle against the assaults of the
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