When it comes to nature conservation, it does not matter to WeWild Africa whether it is an elephant or a mongoose that needs to be saved, they have made it their mission to protect Afric...
In the bustling heart of Gauteng, nestled just 10 kilometres outside Carletonville, lies a beacon of innovation in the agricultural landscape - Algar Ind BK. For over a decade, this pion...
Every farmer cares for his cattle. One sign of care would be to switch to freeze-branding. Caring is only one of the reasons why so many stud breeders and commercial producers prefer thi...
Where most people are on the lookout for a spouse to spend the rest of their lives with, a farm dog is the true love of any farmer’s life. Farm dogs are an asset to any farm. They help...
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A ready-mixed phosphate-salt-trace mineral and protein supplement for ruminants. The phosphate source of KimtraPro 20 is Yara Animal Nutrition’s Kynofos 21, a high-quality MDCP. ...
The National Wool Growers’ Association of South Africa, one of the oldest commodity organisations in the country, is privileged to announce the appointment of Dan Kriek as the new Gene...
In 2015 Alwyn and Margaux Kleinhans looked at each other and finally decided: “It is now or never.” Alwyn missed the farm life he experienced as a child while visiting his uncle. ...
CryoBranding or freeze branding was developed by Dr. R Keith Farrell from the Washington State University in 1966. Branding cattle and horses with extremely cold branding irons cooled by...
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Every farm is different, therefore your farm security shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all-approach. With electric fences, you have the ultimate flexibility in farm security and animal mov...
For many proud South Africans, a succulent lamb chop grilled over the open flame on a warm summer’s evening, is a symbol of national pride. If that lamb chop originates from the semi...
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Gerrie Ferreira, founder and co-owner of Karoo Livestock Exports based on the farm Chandelier near Oudtshoorn in the Klein-Karoo, has been exporting ostriches, livestock, and game for th...
The Bonsmara bulls achieved excellent prices at this year's Vlakte Bonsmara bull auction. All the bulls fared well during the event. The most expensive bull was lot 26, which sold for R4...
For more than 44 years, Chemvet has been a reliable company known for standing firmly behind the agricultural community. Chemvet has been trusted since 1979 as a manufacturer and dist...
South Africa is blessed with abundant biodiversity, where wildlife is not just admired but also protected. Thanks to the efforts of numerous game breeders and ranchers, agriculture has t...
V8 Beefmasters, Oktavia Beefmasters, B4 Beefmasters, and Louw Beefmasters held their highly successful ninth Kalahari Beefmaster production auction. Excellent animals, lot after lot, wer...
For any farmer, the welfare of his livestock is very important. It might also help to spare the animals from the negative effects of traditional branding methods, such as trauma, skin da...
Slaughter-ready cattle, pregnant females, and open heifers are all available to the buyer during the auction. The buyer also has several options available to them during the sheep portio...
SA Stud Book is proud to announce that breeding goals for both stud and commercial beef herds are being placed on a new level with the integration of all information that makes a noticea...
Time and labour can be saved, life can be much easier and nicer if a stock farmer has the right livestock handling equipment. Algar Livestock Handling Equipment is a trusted company wit...
On offer were top Dormer and Santa genetics. There was a good turnout on the day with good prizes. Desmond and Timmy from Santarific Santas expressed their thanks to Martin and Thinus d...
The pride and hard work of each member and the society were remarkable. The wind was knocked out of Brahman farmers' and auctioneers' sails with the top animals and genetic lines that we...
Algar Livestock Handling Equipment is well known for quality livestock handling equipment that makes livestock farming easy. Their wide range of products ensures that both humans and ani...
The Malherbe and Roberts auction this year offers quality Brangus - as well as high quality Angus genetics, ensuring you get the perfect additions to your herd. With years of experience ...
At this year's Meatmaster National auction there was a cheerful atmosphere, and the colors of the beautiful Meatmasters on offer were just as cheerful. There where 26 members of the M...
This year, BKB is offering an auction from the front seats in association with Tesame Dienste en Lewendehawe and the Prestige Beesgroep. There are a total of +/- 1200 heifers up for grab...
KroonLek animal lick is the first product of its kind in South Africa. What makes this block exceptional is that the carefully formulated mixture consists of salt, molasses and diatomace...
TXL Bovelder was one of the first herds bred in the Limpopo region in 1994. These Bovelders are thick, hardy and phenomenal adaptable bulls that run on severe heart water, red water and...
The Bonsmara Genepoel group achieved reasonable prices on the day, and are happy with the outcome of their 2023 Spring Sale. 32 Bonsmara stud bulls were sold for an average price of...
Exceptional quality at very good prices, is the feedback that the presenters, Sebadja Bonsmara and Boschoek Bonsmara, received from bidders. The average and highest prices of the day ...
In a momentous development, South African beef has received approval for export to Saudi Arabia, marking the first time in two decades. This breakthrough has ignited a sense of optimism ...
The modern Merino of the 21st century is more than just the show sheep of more than 20 to 30 years ago, which was then selected mainly only on appearance characteristics, based on breed ...
Riverglen believes that they are genetics based and based on verified pedigree. The herds of this stud also have 4x4 breeding, VO breeding, Bos breeding and Beefmaster alligance breeding...
Branding is a common method of marking cattle, but old methods with hot irons are unpleasant to man and animal. Freeze branding is a much kinder alternative as there is no pain involved ...
The main purpose of winter supplements is to supplement the nutrients that the field can no longer provide, in order to optimize the utilization of the available pasture. It is therefore...
This year's Quardsen Beefmasters production auction was packed with incredible enthusiasm. The animals that were offered at the auction were carefully selected, and the breeder Riana de ...
Located in the picturesque countryside, Kroonstad is home to a breed of sheep known for their exceptional adaptability. The Merino Landskaap is a magnificent sheep, according to Alfredo ...
Adding Jamica Brahman or Simbra genetics to a herd is a wise business decision for several reasons. First, because of their hardiness and adaptability, Jamica cattle do well in any part ...
Buying bulls is easy, buying bulls that work, perform and are worth their salt is not so easy. ALZU Beefmasters' mission is to take all the guesswork out of it by providing breeders with...
Dry cow management is crucial to a cow’s performance and health in the next lactation. Metabolic disorders, feed intake after calving, fertility and milk production and composition are...
The available bulls are part of the herd for at least a year. They also come from the red water and gall disease area, both of which are located below the Van Reenen Pass. In addition to...
George Gomba from Bonsmara Genetics invites all existing and aspiring Bonsmara cattle farmers to the upcoming auction. This is the ideal opportunity to add quality Bonsmara genetics t...
Bonsmara Genetics promises to deliver the top genetic material of the Bonsmara cattle breed. Now, you can add these genetics to your farming operation. To find out more, view this auc...
The Serfbred Brahman group once again dominated the white registered Brahman livestock auction with their superior animals. Average on the auction The auction was conducted by Hendri...
In the early 1940’s, the Southern Rhodesia government (now known as Zimbabwe) promoted a cattle improvement scheme to improve the local “native” cattle breeds. Mr Len Harvey, an ag...
Built from Africa’s history, for a future in the Bushveld. The Bosvelder sheep breed ideally consists of 50% Bapedi, 25% White Dorper and 25% Van Rooy sheep. The sheep are highly ferti...
Syferfontein Bonsmaras is no unknown name in the Bonsmara industry. They do the basics right and focus on the basic building blocks of breeding in their herd. With superior bloodlines...
Hennie van Dyk and the Meyersvlei Bonsmara team held their seventh production auction on 21 June 2023. "We are very blessed to be able to share this day with all our beloved family and f...
You are invited to the sheep auction, in collaboration with BKB, of Mutton Merino and Mutton Merino x Dormers. Animals on offer are: 1 721 Sheep 190 Ewes (pregnant) 209 Ewe...
Sernick Bonsmaras had yet another successful auction. The averages were as follows: Bulls sold for an average of R 106 887 with the highest bid reaching R 350 000. Stud cows...
Sebadja and Boschoek Bonsmaras are excited about the new dawn that is breaking over their with our first annual joint sale on 11 August 2023 at the farm Smallepad in the Roedtan area. ...
Kriek Meatmaster stud, built up by Pieter Kriek and his father, Carel Kriek, will hold a general sale on the 29th of July, at 11:00 a.m. Modderfontein, Heidelberg. On offer: 200 ...
The bulls that will be offered at this year's auction are excellent examples of a combination of physical and genetic characteristics of the breed, with thick bodies, short legs and prov...
Algar has identified the need among farmers for equipment that makes working with sheep and goats a lot easier. That's why they proudly present the new sheep clamp. With this H-clamp,...
Nello Dohne-Merinos was registered as a stud in 1990. The goal of Nello's breeding program has been to produce resilient, fertile, and adaptable sheep that can live and thrive in a varie...
Beefmasters are known for their excellent meat quality, with marbling producing tender and flavorful beef. In addition, they have a high fertility rate and are good mothers, making them ...
Vleissentraal, together with Thiele Holdings invites all buyers to see the deep red, smooth hair cattle that will be on auction. The auction will take place on the 5th of July at 11:0...
Both red brahmans and droughtmasters are excellent cattle breeds if you want to maximise production while also adapting to different climates. The final decision between these different ...
Outstanding quality was on offer. "The expectations were far exceeded for the day," says Kobus du Toit, chairperson of the Vlakte Bonsmara group. The aver...
Bonsmara Genepool has been a stud group breeding scheme since 1981 with a core herd of breeding cows selected from the participating members' herds. The Members include: Bonsmara...
While there are many breeds of cattle you can choose from as a farmer, Bonsmara cattle are one of the breeds to take into account as an investment. Their ability to thrive in a variety o...
Results Bulls: 5 Top Brahman stud bulls were offered and achieved an average price of R136 400.00. The most expensive bull from Burnie and Kosike Staal, Bos-Blanco, Lot 37, is sold f...
Petmar livestock handling equipment create innovative, long-lasting, and simple-to-use equipment to help livestock farmers with their daily obstacles with grafting, weighing, loading, a...
Syferfontein Bonsmara's 24th Production Auction is just around the corner, don't miss out on the best of the best in the industry! 22 June 2023, Farm Goodlands, Vrede District. On of...
Algar with their top-quality Livestock handling equipment is a familiar face at NAMPO, and this year farmers once again got the chance to visit Algar to see how they make life easier for...
Make sure you do not miss out on top quality Bonsmara animals! On offer: 40 registered stud bulls 25 selected females Contact details: For more information please visit ...
As Nick Serfontein sees it, "Agriculture in South Africa is in a good place." Attend Sernick Bonsmara's 45th PRODUCTION AUCTION and share in his confidence! There will be superior Bonsma...
The South African Meat Merino (SAMM) is the best option for any farmer in search of a hardy white sheep breed that originated in South Africa. The 16th Production Auction of the Stele...
Agri SA welcomes the release of the report by the Task Team on Animal Biosecurity. The task team was appointed to deal with the issue of animal biosecurity and the role of the state in t...
A smooth management system is essential for every livestock farmer. Thanks to Gallagher’s modern technology and solutions, their products make the farmer’s life easier and safer. ...
Niekerksrust SAVM stud farm Niekerksrust in Viljoenkroon, which is owned and operated by Jan van Biljon, will once again offer an auction. On June 21st, high-quality Meat Merino sheep wi...
As forage matures, its quality, and especially protein content starts to decline. To sustain healthy animal production one needs to supplement the veld with the nutrients the veld can no...
CryoBranding, or "freeze branding," was created in 1966 by Dr R. Keith Farrell of Washington State University. When cattle are branded with extremely cold irons using dry ice, the natura...
The Red Breed event as well as the national Bonsmara auction are two of the most anticipated events of the year for Bonsmara enthusiasts. Every year, Bonsmara breeders and attendees look...
Ntaba Nyoni held their two-in-one auction at the Phala Phala wildlife venue in Bela-Bela on March 4, 2023. The auction consisted of fifty Boran cattle and twenty-five Ankole Cattle. I...
581 Top Bosmara cattle in total are offered. The offer is as follows: 110 Cows 10 Calves (possibly 3-in-1) 150 Cows (possibly pregnant) 92 First...
During the Blouberg Aanteelveiling stock auction, despite heavy rain and wet conditions, visitors from far and wide attended. Thanks to them, the 29th auction exceeded expectations. ...
Johanri Dormers stud near Lindley in the Free State is known for outstanding animals that achieve record prices. According to Johan, the Dormer is the most efficient sheep breed in the...
“When you touch the wire, you can feel the quality,” says Hezekiel Malesa from Brits. He fenced his 23-hectare farm with Bonnox as part of his long-term farming plan. “I invest a ...
Ntaba Nyoni Cattle proudly presents their 2 in 1 production auction at Phala Phala Wildlife in Bela-Bela on 4 March 2023. Ntaba Nyoni production auction The auction will include cattle...
The Sernick Group is optimistic about the future of agriculture in South Africa. That is why they strive to breed cattle that are hardy and adaptable. Their recent production auction ...
Phosphate is traditionally the only summer supplement in South Africa, but it often happens that phosphate alone during the summer and late summer is not always sufficient for optimal pr...
The Free State Ewe Club is a study group focused on making sheep management more profitable. The group holds annual trials to test various management methods. For more information, co...
Dormers are an excellent breed of sheep that demonstrates its worth in both intensive and extensive farming systems. This auction features high-quality breeding stock that has been caref...
Bonsmara and Bovelder breeders can be excited about the Blouberg Aanteelveiling annual production auction. This auction boasts top breeding stock that was strictly selected to bring the ...
Majobe Merino's has an intensive breeding policy. The goal is to produce top-performing ewes that deliver multiple lambs year after year. This year, on their 29th production auction, ...
The Sernick Group as it is known today was born from a young Nick Serfontein’s dream to become a farmer. He was advised by his parents to choose another career, which he did, but his d...
521 Meatmasters: 121 excellent registered rams, 200 registered ewes. 200 commercial ewes. Why this is the one sale no Meatmaster breeder should miss. Proud winner of the best small...
Greg Talbot from Tal-Tec, a specialist in the design and manufacturer of livestock management and control solutions, talks about the features of his company’s feeder solutions. “W...
The Department of Agriculture’s provincial veterinary laboratory (PVL) at Helderfontein in Stellenbosch will be undergoing major renovations during the next 12 months, during which the...
Algar Livestock Handling Equipment's top-quality products are at the forefront of the market. With products that constantly deliver innovative solutions, Algar is a proud supplier of ani...
A record is not broken every day, and certainly not by a female animal! S tud animals from twelve studs and one guest seller from all over South Africa attracted attention to the Premium...
This was the second production auction held by Premium Genetics. Their Brahman auctioneer, Rohan Beukes, stated that they had improved since the previous auction. "We made the most of t...
As fertility accounts for 60% of a herd’s performance, we seek to promote fertility and reproduction. We have regularly won the BreedPlan Cow Group as the largest and most fertile he...
Willem and Lucile van den Berg would like to thank every buyer for their support during the auction. Mario Kruger from Vleissentraal thanked and congratulated Sterkfontein for the excell...
Sterkfontein Meatmasters' top animals were brought all the way from Wepner to Gauteng to present at the Sterkfontein Meatmaster production auction. The auction took place on Saturday, 22...
Be sure to mark the date in your calendar to attend the Sernick stock auction! The auction will be held on 3 February 2023. Keep an eye on their social media or visit their website fo...
The Hoëveld (High veld) Bonsmara club and its club members hosted their annual production auction that presented cattle with top genetics for purchase. The auction was held on 28 Oob...
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Rabbit farming can be an alternative farming opportunity for a beginner farmer or someone with limited resources. According to Mike Daka, a rabbit farmer and interim President of the Rab...
John and Tracey Devonport run the successful Devlan Limousin cattle stud, which is situated on Water’s Edge on the Vaal. Background John was brought up in Johannesburg and went to Wi...
Soutpansberg Bonsmara's 15th production auction saw attendees and buyers flock from near and far. The auction was held near Vivo in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Animals that ...
Tito Vorster is the CEO of the Delft Group and SIMBRA SA Breed President. They have a diversified agriculture footprint in Mpumalanga. Delft Group is a family-owned business managed by h...
Summer Sale 2022 saw sellers of dormer sheep and Santa cattle come together to present an auction with top genetic material. Dormerific Dormers, Santarific Santas and Sombrero Santas ...
Vlakte Bonsmara group celebrated a successful action that broke many goals the group set for themselves. Buyers from across the country showed up to purchase top genetics for their catt...
Pig farmers often focus on reproductive traits. These traits are important, but also keep in mind how your herd is making use of feed because 80% of a farm’s costs is feed. Feed con...
Members of the Oostelike Ile de France club know why they choose this superior meat breed over and over. They choose it for its exceptional growth, fertility, and how easily it cross-bre...
Yara Animal Nutrition is a leading phosphate supplier in South Africa and the biggest supplier of food-grade urea in Africa. They offer a variety of products including spray-dried molass...
A landmark deal has been signed between South Africa and Saudi Arabia, which will see South Africa export beef – amongst other red meat products – to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA...
Productivity and efficiency are what Algar Animal Handling Equipment strive to give the farmer in the equipment they manufacture. A variety of their equipment was on show at NAMPO A...
As equine competition season ramps up, the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) has emphasised the importance of horse owners getting their animals vaccinated against African horse si...
Piet Warren, game rancher from Gravelotte in Limpopo, is slowly but surely getting rid of his assets with the aim of emigrating to Australia. Piet (75) and his wife Christine have bee...
Algar Animal Handling Equipment pride themselves on delivering high-quality products that make your work more efficient and profitable. Their wide range of products for livestock farmers...
Elmic is situated in the highlands of the Eastern Free State. Their philosophy is the natural management of veld grass for animal production. And it shows in the genetics of their cattle...
The annual Jakaranda Ile de France Auction offers buyers a chance to purchase top genetics from the respected Hageland Ile de France stud. During the event, a record price was achieve...
If you are looking for sheep that adapt well to different climates, an animal from Sterkfontein Meatmasters might just be the answer for you! "These animals adapt very well. We sell h...
CdP auctioneers invite you to the annual Leliekraans Meatmaster Production auction to pick from top genetics to add to your farm. There will be a variety of animals available for bidd...
A local dairy farming operation in KwaZulu-Natal is now more grateful than ever for joining the Massey Ferguson family due to the cost-effectiveness and wide application of its tractor r...
Elmic Beef's 22 production auction is around the corner! Situated on the farm Brakvlei, Vrede in the eastern Freestate, Elmic Beef brings you top quality Beefmaster cattle. If you are...
Through the years Mylpaal Boerdery experimented with different cattle breeds (Beefmasters among others). We came to the conclusion that Beefmaster is the way to go – ideal for cross br...
Kanna’s affordable wool presses press wool just as effectively as the automatic models. Better, quicker, easier, as well as more effective and affordable, that is what Kanna, the in...
AGI is well known for their grain handling facilities on farms and at silos, but they have proven in Mauritius that they also have the solutions for the bulk handling of material at feed...
JOCK dog food is a premium scientifically formulated dog food. Using only the finest ingredients, it provides a complete balanced diet. JOCK dog food is produced at the second-largest...
