Farmer's Weekly

A manual for red meat producers

Stock farmers face a long list of challenges and risks. One of the greatest of these is the conservation of natural resources, as today’s producers are entirely responsible for their own fodder flow programmes and can no longer look to the state for disaster or drought relief.

To assist farmers, the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) has published a handy livestock manual

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Farmer's Weekly

Farmer's Weekly2 min read
Top Western Cape Young Farmer Enjoys A Challenge
Dean Barnard, a farmer from George in the Western Cape, was recently named the Agri Western Cape Santam Young Farmer of the Year and will go on to represent the province at the Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year competition later this year. T
Farmer's Weekly2 min read
'FMD Will Likely Spread Throughout South Africa'
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) hit the Eastern Cape for the first time this year in May and is probably going to spread throughout most of the country. This was the warning issued by Dr Ariena Shepherd, a veterinarian and farmer from Bergville in KwaZu
Farmer's Weekly2 min read
Monthly Auction Calendar
Izebo Boran Stud, Kirkwood. On offer: one stud bull and 30 SP female animals. Phone Riaan van Rensburg on 082 877 7226. Beefmaster National Sale, Parys Afridome, Parys. On offer: 30 bulls and 60 female animals. Phone Gerrie Janse van Rensburg on 082

Related Books & Audiobooks