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October: The Month That Sets the Tone for Summer
Across much of the Eastern Cape province, October marks the start of planting for summer crops such as maize, sunflower, soybeans, and...
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Ewe Nutrition Before and After Lambing Matters
One of the most powerful — yet often underestimated — factors in sheep production is ewe nutrition, especially in the critical weeks just...
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Sep 123 min read
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Body Condition Score (BCS) — Your Livestock's Silent Health Report Card
In the Eastern Cape's diverse farming conditions — from the sourveld grazing of the highlands to the sweetveld of the Karoo — livestock...
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Aug 193 min read
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Fire Management
Africa is known as the Fire Continent due to frequent biomass burning in its savannas and grasslands. Fire plays a crucial global...
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Jul 112 min read
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Drones: Elevating Precision and Productivity in Agriculture
In recent years, the capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly known as drones, have evolved significantly, presenting a...
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Jun 133 min read
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Harnessing the Flow: Exploring Small-Scale River Power for South African Farmers.
As we at Stutt Trading continue to explore innovative solutions for enhancing the sustainability and resilience of South African...
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May 163 min read
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The Power of No-Till Farming: A Sustainable Solution for Eastern Cape Agriculture
For farmers in the Eastern Cape, facing unique soil conditions and climatic variability, the principles of sustainable agriculture are...
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Apr 174 min read
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Adapting to Change: Climate Challenges for South African Farmers
South Africa's agricultural landscape, from the vast maize fields of the Free State to the citrus orchards of the Eastern Cape, is deeply...
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Mar 172 min read
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Challenges of Modern Farming in South Africa & the Eastern Cape.
Farming plays a huge role in South Africa’s economy and the livelihoods of many rural families. But as every farmer knows, today’s...
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Feb 262 min read
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The Blue Tick: A Silent Threat to Livestock
The blue tick, or cattle tick (Rhipicephalus spp.), is a prevalent and highly damaging external parasite affecting livestock in South...
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Jan 103 min read
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Soybeans - The Powerhouse For Sustainable Farming.
Soybeans are an excellent choice for crop rotation due to their ability, as legumes, to fix nitrogen in the soil. When properly...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Dual Purpose Sheep – The Swiss Army knife of the sheep world.
Following the latest market trends, it seems like the sheep game is changing, folks! With the wool market taking a bit of a nosedive,...
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Oct 21, 20241 min read
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We Smell A Rat.
It’s still pretty cold out there and as a result many animals are brave enough to venture indoors in search of warmth, shelter and food....
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Aug 19, 20242 min read
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Deep In The Heart Of Winter.
Winter has moved in with full force. We are all feeling the chill and already hoping for spring. The blankets have long been pulled out...
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Jul 12, 20243 min read
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What Is Foot & Mouth Disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly infectious viral disease of cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, buffalo and artiodactyl wildlife species....
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May 10, 20243 min read
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The Effects Of Internal Parasites On Rams And Lambs.
Wireworms thrive during the wet seasons posing a threat to the health of livestock. Not only do these pests cause loss in production or...
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Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Protecting Livestock From Two Host Ticks.
A Two Host tick molts from larva to nymph on the first host, but will leave the host between the nymphal and adult stages. The second...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read
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Preparing For The Winter Months
The signs that winter is approaching is all around, the days are getting shorter, the nights longer and the temperatures are dropping....
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
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The impact on South African Agriculture if Boron is classified as a CMR in the next year.
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) circulated a letter on 14 April 2022 stating the DALRRD’s...
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Oct 13, 20232 min read
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