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Growing out and fattening cattle in a feedlot - Farmer's Weekly
WEBOct 11, 2018 — At a fat score of 2 to 3, the mean dressing percentage varies from 54% to 56%. Feed margin. This is the profit or loss made by a feedlot as a result of live mass gain in relation to cost of feed consumed. It is calculated as follows: Feed margin = Live mass gain x (sale price/kg – cost/kg gained).
Cabbages: a step-by-step beginner’s guide - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 25, 2016 — Manure makes growing cabbages far easier. Apply 30t/ha to 50t/ ha before preparing the soil. If no manure is available, and you do not have a soil analysis to guide you, apply 600kg/ha of 2:3:4 (24), broadcast and worked in. Soil Preparation. The soil preparation in producing cabbages does not have to be very fine.
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Ploughing: things to know before you plunge - Farmer's Weekly
WEBJul 11, 2016 — Road culverts should be able to accommodate a 1:10-year flood, and culverts should be protected by rock pitching. Plant debris should be cleaned out by regular maintenance to avoid culvert blockage and erosion of the road. Farm bridges should have the capacity to accommodate a 1:10-year (secondary …
Intensive vs extensive farming - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 12, 2015 — Sudden increases in the these input prices could put the enterprise at risk and force the farmer to go back to less intensive systems. If the animals could still cope with natural conditions, that is. The danger lies in producing or breeding livestock that are no longer adapted to extensive veld conditions. This can happen quite quickly, while ...
Preventing and fighting veld fires - Farmer's Weekly
WEBDec 4, 2021 — The NVFFA makes landowners responsible for preventing and extinguishing veld, forest and mountain fires (veld fires) on their own properties, while recognising that the effective management of wildfires remains a common concern requiring an integrated and co-operative approach. The NVFFA provides for the collective management of …
Lucerne for beginners – part 1 - Farmer's Weekly
WEBJul 29, 2014 — So begin by making sure the soil is correct for the crop. It prefers well-drained soil about 1,2m deep. Plough deep, breaking up impervious layers to ensure sufficient root penetration.. Nutrients Proper soil fertility will ensure that a planting establishes itself swiftly and vigorously, and remains productive. For every ton of dry material, lucerne withdraws the following from the soil:
A herd health and production management plan - Farmer's Weekly
WEBFeb 25, 2022 — Dr Danie Odendaal, director of the Veterinarian Network, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about what to consider when drawing up a herd health and production management plan for sheep and cattle. His advice can be applied to most other livestock. Feed should be adjusted to ensure good body condition throughout the …
Know the basics: Starting a commercial beef herd from scratch
WEBApr 12, 2022 — Production systems. Commercial beef cattle production systems can be run under intensive, extensive or semi-intensive conditions. Under an intensive system, cattle are kept in confinement, and must be provided with feed and water. Under extensive conditions, veld or natural grazing is the main source of feed for cattle.