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Fertilisation: basic principles that every farmer should know
WEBJul 19, 2019 — 1.2K. Fertilisation is an exact science, and no two lands can be treated the same. It is therefore paramount that a farmer understands the different types of fertiliser, application levels, and timing of application before embarking on a fertiliser programme. Crops continuously extract nutrients from the soil, and over time this can lead to ...
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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).
From subsistence to commercial success for Meatmaster breeder
WEB22 September 2021 | 1:48 pm. Ga-Mothapo farmer Thabana Mokgohloa grew up looking after his family’s livestock, and in 2009 took over the running of his parents’ farm. With his focus on maize and sheep, he has turned their subsistence farm into a commercial operation. One of the advantages of farming Meatmasters is that they are non ...
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.
Understanding the basics of livestock farming - Farmer's Weekly
WEBFeb 2, 2018 — Livestock producers are continuously breeding animals that produce better quality meat, grow faster, thereby reducing input costs, and are better suited to the farming environment. Many farmers do not start off with the best possible animals in terms of genetics and environmental suitability. As a result, …
Know the basics: Starting a commercial beef herd from scratch
WEBApr 12, 2022 — Production systems. Commercial beef cattle production systems can be run under intensive, extensive or semi-intensive conditions. Under an intensive system, cattle are kept in confinement, and must be provided with feed and water. Under extensive conditions, veld or natural grazing is the main source of feed for cattle.
Beef Cattle | Dairy Cattle - Farmer's Weekly
WEBIn 2001, Steve Kretzmann, introduced a beef component to his dairy farm, Edendale, in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess visited him recently to better understand the impact that the Panorama Brangus stud has had on his agricultural venture near East London. Farmer's Weekly brings you the latest Cattle farming news and updates from South Africa and ...
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