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How to control the spread of invasive plants 

The level of funding needs to increase and be put to better use to control and combat the spread of invasive plants. Prof Brian...

5 Myths about farming and land reform in South Africa debunked

South Africa’s land reform policy remains highly contested. The Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University and Agbiz published an essay debunking five myths...

Conservation agriculture can boost maize yields

Maize farmers who aim to practise no-till or conservation agriculture on their farms will benefit from significantly higher yields during dry seasons, since these...

Does cow size really matter?

The body size of dairy cows has garnered much interest over the years. Breeders who participate in shows often find that larger cows have a better...

Die opvolggesprek: Koeikoop is nie perdekoop nie

Die meeste melkerye het met die aankoop van ’n paar melkkoeie begin. Die aankoopplek en gehalte van die koeie wissel, afhangende van hoeveel geld...

There’s more to buying a dairy cow than meets the eye

Most dairies start out by buying a few dairy cows. The place where the cows are purchased and the quality of the animals vary,...