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WEBThe development of herbicide resistance is forcing farmers to incorporate non-chemical management practices in their weed control programmes. Dr Michael Walsh spoke about how it’s done in Australia at a... Farmer's Weekly is the oldest agricultural magazine in South Africa, serving as a mouthpiece for the agricultural industry and keeping ...
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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Agendas and minutes: commonly used meeting procedures
WEBMay 24, 2016 · The agenda is a list of meeting activities in the order in which they should be discussed. Items may, however, be discussed ad hoc. The agenda is compiled by the secretary in consultation with the chairperson (see Figure 2). Figure 1. The minutes are a record of matters discussed and decisions made, as per the items on the agenda.
Mulching: what it is, and how to do it properly - Farmer's Weekly
WEBJun 10, 2014 · Mulching means to cover the soil between plants with a layer of material. It keeps roots and bulbs cool in summer and warm in winter. Do not remove crop residue – leave it on the land. Ordinary veld grass also makes a very good mulch, as do leaves, soft cuttings, seaweed, straw, tree bark and manure. All these mulches can be dug into the soil ...
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.
Budgeting basics: Every successful farm has one - Farmer's Weekly
WEBFeb 10, 2021 · When preparing a budget, calculate both your variable and non-variable costs. A variable cost is an expense that changes in proportion to production output. Variable costs rise as production increases and fall as production decreases. Non-variable fixed costs, such as lease payments, utilities, insurance, salaries and interest on …
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.
Rabbit farming: how to enter this ’money-making’ market
WEBDec 14, 2017 · According to Falck, a start-up rabbit farmer can begin making a profit within six to eight months. “After this, a weekly or monthly income can be expected depending on the frequency of delivery,” he adds. The rabbits are slaughtered at between 2,1kg and 2,3kg live weight, and the current price per carcass is R45/kg, which amounts to an ...