Stockfarm Magazine - December 2020
Stockfarm Magazine - December 2020
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In this issue
Trends in the 2020 Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition
Sarah Green: Livestock farming from a female farmer’s viewpoint
Farm safety • Veld management • Lambing pens • Condition assessment
Bovine leukosis • Tail docking • Shelter and shade • Trading Post
Trends in the 2020 silage competition: Maize raises the bar
As was the case in previous years, the 2020 Plaas Media and Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition once again saw good participation nationwide. This despite the setbacks brought on by COVID-19 that brought many companies and industries to their knees. According to Prof Robin Meeske, chairperson of the competition’s protocol committee, the competition received a total of 64 maize, seven sorghum and 13 oats silage entries.
5 mins
Patrick Sekwatlakwatla: Unsung Agri Hero
Patrick Sekwatlakwatla, head of transformation at the Sernick Group outside Edenville in the Free State, can hold an audience in the palm of his hand, creating an atmosphere of lighthearted goodwill and unity. I realised this when I first saw him in action at a Sernick emerging farmers’ day. He is witty, authoritative and hugely compassionate while directing proceedings, and he makes everybody feel welcome and special.
2 mins
The Building Blocks Of A New Life: Little By Little Goes A Long Way
Eighteen years in jail for armed robbery taught Solomon Molefe one thing: Life is precious and short, and it should never be wasted.
5 mins
Sarah Green: A Young Female Farmer's View On Livestock Farming
After qualifying as an occupational therapist at the University of Pretoria and practicing in Johannesburg for six years, 29-year-old Sarah Green moved back to the family farm, Harmony, near Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal earlier this year.
4 mins
A Look At Silage Quality
Silage is an important source of feed for the dairy and beef cattle finishing industry.
3 mins
The 2020 Silage King: Simpson & Son Farming
The winners in the seventh Plaas Media Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition were announced during a virtual presentation in Centurion, Gauteng.
5 mins
The Ins And Outs Of On-Farm Lambing Pens
There are two prominent schools of thought in sheep farming: One is in favour of the use of lambing pens and the other believes that ewes must lamb in the veld without human intervention.
5 mins
Condition Assessment: A Useful Management Tool
The production potential of sheep is highly dependent on the availability of energy and protein in particular.
2 mins
The Do's And Don'ts Of Tail Docking
Tail docking is usually performed in sheep and involves both surgical and non-surgical methods to shorten or remove the tail.
6 mins
Keeping Your Livestock Cool During Summer
The summer months are usually the period during which producers must devise plans to keep their livestock cool.
5 mins
Stockfarm Magazine Description:
Publisher: Plaas Media
Category: Business
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
The magazine for livestock farmers
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