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𝗙𝗠𝗗: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is one of the most contagious livestock diseases known to farmers. It affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and certain wildlife. The virus spreads rapidly and can have severe impacts on animal health, animal movements and livestock markets both locally and internationally. Clinically, infected an

South Africa is home to some remarkable farming stories not just about land or livestock, but about vision, grit, business savvy, and growth.   Here are a few of the country’s top names. Showing that when you combine hard work with a sharp eye for opportunity, the possibilities are endless.   𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸 – 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱   Graham Beck didn’t start out in vineyards; their first ventures were in coal mining. But in 1983,

Parasites might be small, but their impact on livestock productivity is huge. In the Eastern Cape, where grazing conditions can shift quickly with rainfall, veld type and stocking pressure, parasite control remains one of the biggest challenges facing farmers.   The good news?   You can manage it effectively and affordably, with a simple system known as the Five-Point Check. This practical approach helps you spot early signs of internal parasites and take action before losses

Across much of the Eastern Cape province, October marks the start of planting for summer crops such as maize, sunflower, soybeans, and...

One of the most powerful — yet often underestimated — factors in sheep production is ewe nutrition, especially in the critical weeks just...

In the Eastern Cape's diverse farming conditions — from the sourveld grazing of the highlands to the sweetveld of the Karoo — livestock...

Africa is known as the Fire Continent due to frequent biomass burning in its savannas and grasslands. Fire plays a crucial global...

In recent years, the capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly known as drones, have evolved significantly, presenting a...

As we at Stutt Trading continue to explore innovative solutions for enhancing the sustainability and resilience of South African...

For farmers in the Eastern Cape, facing unique soil conditions and climatic variability, the principles of sustainable agriculture are...

South Africa's agricultural landscape, from the vast maize fields of the Free State to the citrus orchards of the Eastern Cape, is deeply...

Farming plays a huge role in South Africa’s economy and the livelihoods of many rural families. But as every farmer knows, today’s...

The blue tick, or cattle tick (Rhipicephalus spp.), is a prevalent and highly damaging external parasite affecting livestock in South...

Soybeans are an excellent choice for crop rotation due to their ability, as legumes, to fix nitrogen in the soil. When properly...

Following the latest market trends, it seems like the sheep game is changing, folks! With the wool market taking a bit of a nosedive,...

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....

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...

Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly infectious viral disease of cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, buffalo and artiodactyl wildlife species....

Wireworms thrive during the wet seasons posing a threat to the health of livestock. Not only do these pests cause loss in production or...

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...