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Managing your pigs’ health – Global Print Agribusiness News

WebLosing just one productive pig can cost you a great deal of money. In this, the third instalment in our series on livestock first aid, Prof Cheryl McCrindle of the …

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Focus shifts from zinc to gut health for robust pigs

WebIncreasing pressure against the use of zinc oxide in pig herds has left farmers concerned about whether an alternative will be as effective at controlling disease …

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Swine flu or swine fever

WebIn order to ensure proper treatment for and management of pig diseases, farmers must know the differences between African swine fever, classical swine fever …

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World-class operation profits from ethically produced pigs

WebIn response to ever-more consumers demanding ethically produced food, Butt Farming, a large commercial pig operation in KwaZulu-Natal, is incorporating …

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Many opportunities await SA’s pork industry

WebIn terms of the volume produced in South Africa, pork is a relatively small component of animal protein, compared with beef and poultry, for instance. We have …

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Beware of these five parasites in sheep

WebIntestinal worms in sheep are a serious problem for farmers, particularly communal farmers, and the timeous detection and treatment thereof are crucial for …

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Cabbage: an ancient, nutritious crop more popular than ever

WebCabbage, which is native to western Europe, has been cultivated for at least 3 000 years and is today a major crop worldwide, says Bill Kerr. Cabbage (Brassica …

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Choosing the correct filtration method for your irrigation system

WebWhen it comes to protecting your irrigation system, few factors are more important than effective filtration. For this reason, selecting a filtration method based …

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What to consider when mixing your own feed

WebLivestock farmers have had a tough time over the past few years due to the high price of commodities, such as maize. These have led to an increase in the price of …

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Five devices set to revolutionise agriculture – Global Print

WebJustin Platt, founder and CEO of regenerative farming companies Zylem SA and RegenZ, looks at the key technologies affecting agriculture. Agritech is a growing …

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Emerging trends in genetics and strain development

WebGenetic and strain development improvements are driving a significant revolution in the cannabis production industry. Now that we have a thorough …

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Marketing and animal welfare: key to success – Global Print

WebInnovative marketing and customer relationships are essential to a modern piggery, says Shaun Mockford of Mockford Farms in Limpopo. He spoke to Magda du …

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How to get better prices for seedy mohair

WebIn the previous article (see FW of 28 July 2023), we described the grasses whose seeds pose a particular problem for mohair producers, and how to remove or …

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Understanding livestock medicine guidelines – Global Print …

WebWith the proliferation of various livestock diseases, farmers need to become acquainted with the medicines and other remedies they will use throughout their careers. …

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How to execute a successful irrigation project – Global Print

WebModern irrigation is a complex, finely tuned system that requires precision planning and meticulous maintenance. Compromise on this, and you could end up with …

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Farmers kick off the 2023 cassava harvest season in Luapula Province

WebIn a significant move to enhance agricultural diversity and support local farmers, Zambian Breweries Plc has kicked off the 2023 cassava harvest season in …

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Nematode management starts with knowledge – Global Print …

WebNematodes are far more prevalent and a more serious problem than many farmers think. This was the important message conveyed by Dr Driekie Fourie, technical …

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EU headache for South African fruit shipments – Global Print

WebAVA Asaja reported that, in September, the EU had detected five shipments of citrus fruits from South Africa contaminated with the quarantine pest Phyllosticta …

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