Tag: Stellenbosch University
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,...