Tag: livestock
SA grain and livestock farmers must adapt in the face of changing weather patterns
In the coming months and years, changing global weather patterns will likely have significant consequences for South African farmers, especially those involved in livestock and grain production. That’s according to Paul...
Improvement in feed costs to lead to more favourable feed: milk price ratio
The latest Crop Estimate Committee report (CEC) showed that a total of 14.5 million tons of maize is likely to be produced in 2017. The estimated maize crop is 87% higher...
Meat prices expected to increase up to 15% by December
As braai season approaches, red meat prices are expected to trend higher by at least 9 to 15% from now until December due to tight supply and increased demand from consumers...