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For the second consecutive year and owing to persi

For the second consecutive year and owing to persistent uncertainty as to the progression of Covid-19, it remains improbable that any South African event catering for large groups will be permitted prior to October 2021.

Accordingly, and in defence to all committed and potential participants, it has, with regret, been decided to cancel the 2021 Royal Show in its entirety.

The Royal Agricultural Society acknowledges with appreciation persons and organisations who have already devoted time and resources in preparing for this year’s event, which regrettably is ‘not to be’. – Press release, Royal Agricultural Society of Natal

@royalshowpietermaritzburg

The #wool market traded slightly lower this week,

The #wool market traded slightly lower this week, having to contend with a much stronger SA currency, with the average market indicator easing by 0,5%, to close on R151,45p/kg.

The average clean prices for the selection within the different micron categories for good top-making (MF5), long fleeces were as follows:

18,0 microns increased 3,0% to close at R196,79/kg.
18,5 microns moved 0,1% up to close at R181,38/kg.
19 microns gained 0,6% to close at R168,21/kg.
19,5 microns weakened by 1,4% to close at R156,18/kg.
20 microns was 2,0% weaker to close at R147,40/kg.
20,5 microns lost 0,1% to close at R140,21/kg.
21,0 microns lost 2,3% to close at R140,14/kg.
21,5 microns tumbled by 3,6% to close at R136,46kg.
22 microns fell 2,1% to close at R130,91/kg.
22,5 microns declined by 3,4% to close at R127,64/kg.

The next auction is scheduled for 27 January 2021.

1 700 abandoned Cape cormorant chicks have been re

1 700 abandoned Cape cormorant chicks have been rescued from Robben Island. A robust rescue operation was executed by @robben_island, @sanccob, the @2oceansaquarium, and @searescuesa.

Researchers suspect a lack of food to be the reason for the abandonment. Read more on www.agriorbit.com. #Capecormorants feed mainly on anchovy, and to a smaller extent, on sardines. Populations of these small pelagic fish species are currently at very low levels.

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rur

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has made a clarion call to growers of all maize and related host crops, such as sorghum and sweetcorn, including community members, to take precautionary control measures against the fall armyworm (FAW). Learn more about integrated management for FAW by clicking on the link in our bio.

John Human, ’n kommersiële boer in die Kalahari

John Human, ’n kommersiële boer in die Kalahari, noord van Upington, het onlangs met Meatmasters begin boer. Hy sê sy eerste suiwer Meatmaster-ooie het hom glad nie teleurgestel nie. Een van dié ooie het vir hom ’n rekord-ramlam in die lewe gebring.

John vertel dat hy in Oktober 2019 vir die eerste keer suiwer Meatmaster-ooie ingekoop het. Op 7 Januarie vanjaar was een van hulle die trotse moeder van ’n ramlam wat die skaal op nie minder nie as 6,3kg getrek het. Lees meer op www.agriorbit.com.

Plaas Media’s Eastern Cape journalist, Carin Ven

Plaas Media’s Eastern Cape journalist, Carin Venter, and her Irish terrier, Geoffrey, got quite the surprise when a female night adder greeted them in the garage.

Nikki Durrant handles the adder with great care.
Due to its camouflage, the night adder (Causus rhombeatus) can easily conceal itself from predators and prey. They usually seek shade on hot and humid days.

While extremely painful, the night adder’s bite is not life threatening. However, the snake is still considered dangerous and any person bitten must seek medical treatment. Should a pet be bitten, severe and painful swelling can occur, and a veterinarian should be consulted.

For more information, contact Arnold Slabbert, problem animal control specialist and consultant at Wildline Port Elizabeth, on 082 332 3660.

#PlaasMedia #snakes #snake #snakesofinstagram #snakebites

Timothy Chilemba, a student from the University of

Timothy Chilemba, a student from the University of Pretoria who assisted with sampling silage for the 2020 Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition, recently visited #Labworld who is responsible for testing the samples for the competition. Dr EIrisa Taljaard of Labworld said that he paid a visit to learn more about their digestibility testing and ended up working hard in the lab. She enjoyed having him there immensely! Labworld has also come on board as a sponsor of this year’s competition.

#SilageKing
@santam_insurance

Unlike horses, cattle cannot be trained to lift on

Unlike horses, cattle cannot be trained to lift one foot while standing on the other three legs. It is extremely difficult for cattle to stand on three legs, which is why specialised equipment is needed. Read this article by #Dairysmid to learn more. Link in bio!

#Stockfarm

Have you ever considered growing flowers in your v

Have you ever considered growing flowers in your veg garden? Growing marigold in your vegetable garden will help increase plant and wildlife diversity. In addition, it will increase your garden’s resilience. Read all about it by clicking on the link in our bio.

#NalediFarm #companionplanting #urbangardening @naledi_farm

Most farmers in the Free State are rejoicing over

Most farmers in the Free State are rejoicing over the recent rainfall in the province, but this also comes with certain challenges, such as the condition of roads in rural areas and damage to crops. Link in bio.

@grain_sa

Alle suiwelprodusente word genooi om vir die 2021

Alle suiwelprodusente word genooi om vir die 2021 SA Suiwelkampioenskap in te skryf. Enige suiwelprodusent wie se produkte in die handel beskikbaar is, kan inskryf. Aanlyninskrywings open op 11 Januarie. Die sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings is 1 Februarie, met die beoordeling wat op 25 Februarie sal plaasvind. Vir meer inligting besoek www.agriorbit.com.

@agriexpo1 @sacheesefest

Despite many challenges, these producers have put

Despite many challenges, these producers have put in the hard work to bring forth the largest canola harvest in history. Although they were forced to replant in dry soil this season, with consequent germination only materialising at the end of May following significant rainfall, an average yield of 1,95 tons/ha was still achieved for the region. This is the highest yield average in the history of canola production. Click on the link in our bio for more info.

@bwellfoods #canola #harvest #bumpercrop

You have probably been thinking about starting a v

You have probably been thinking about starting a vegetable garden and growing your favourite vegetables and herbs, but never quite got around to it. You are not alone, as many people would love to grow their own food but never do. This is mainly because many of us think that gardening requires lots of time we do not have.

The secret to striking a balance between your busy schedule and eating healthy, nutritious meals directly from your garden, is to design a garden that matches the time you have available. Do not start by imagining how much time the garden will take.
Manti Maifadi of naledi_farm teaches us more about achieving this on #AgriOrbit. Find the link in our bio.

The SA Canegrowers’ Association has launched its

The SA Canegrowers’ Association has launched its Home Sweet Home campaign, which encourages South Africans to buy local sugar products to help safeguard the one million livelihoods the industry supports.

In the past, weak trade protection has seen a major increase in cheap sugar imports flooding South Africa from deep-sea countries such as Brazil, the United Arab Emirates as well as the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). For every ton of imported sugar that floods our shores, our local South African industry loses R4 000. These cheap, low-quality imports have caused the local industry to lose just over R2,2 billion in the last year alone.

Agri-Expo het in Oktober 2020 die eerste drie SIYA

Agri-Expo het in Oktober 2020 die eerste drie SIYABONGA-dae in Beaufort-Wes (2 Oktober), Grassy Park (9 Oktober) en Clanwilliam (16 Oktober) aangebied.Dié dae is daarop gemik om basiese landbou-inligting in ’n unieke formaat aan produsente deur te gee, waar boere ’n platform met kenners in die bedryf deel, die geleentheid kry om vrae te vra en sodoende met meer kennis na hul boerderye terug te keer en uiteindelik meer produktief te wees. Lees meer deur op die skakel in ons bio te klik.

@agriexpo1 @johan.ehlers

Livestock producers face many challenges, of which

Livestock producers face many challenges, of which volatile climate conditions and product prices are likely at the top of the list. This volatility can best be managed by keeping veld in good condition and supporting the efficient and sustainable conversion of this resource into saleable livestock products. However, there are no tried and tested recipes. In this article of #Stockfarm, Dr Louis du Pisani unpacks the ins and outs of, among others, veld’s carrying capacity, grazing periods, herd and camp sizes, as well as the role of on-farm infrastructure. #Stockfarm is available from selected retailers or at www.magzter.com and can be downloaded as an interactive flipbook at digimags.agriorbit.com. To subscribe phone Beauty Mthombeni on 064 890 6941 or SMS ‘Subscribe’ and your phone number to 064 890 6941 and we will get back to you.

Patrick Sekwatlakwatla, head of transformation at

Patrick Sekwatlakwatla, head of transformation at the Sernick Group outside Edenville in the Free State, can hold an audience in the palm of his hand, creating an atmosphere of light-hearted goodwill and unity. As head of Sernick’s transformation programme, Patrick plays a pivotal role in enabling emerging farmers to join the ranks of fully fledged commercial producers. Izak Hofmeyr of #Stockfarm spoke to him about the mentorship role he has taken on as well as the guidance and training he provides to farmers in the Free State. The December edition of #Stockfarm is available from selected retailers or at www.magzter.com and can be downloaded as an interactive flipbook at digimags.agriorbit.com. To subscribe phone Beauty Mthombeni on 064 890 6941 or SMS ‘Subscribe’ and your phone number to 064 890 6941 and we will get back to you.

The 2020 ARC National Beef Performers Awards cerem

The 2020 ARC National Beef Performers Awards ceremony is around the corner and this year, it’s going virtual! Tune in to
Plaas TV (https://bit.ly/2U9qIcr) today at 18:00 to see which farmers have excelled in their quest to breed animals that will ensure sustainable and profitable beef farming in South Africa.

@arc_south_africa #ARCNationalBeefAwards

@picknpay has joined the list of local organisatio

@picknpay has joined the list of local organisations pulling together to help the farmers and farmworkers affected by the recent veld fires. Pick n Pay has donated R100 000 to @agrisa1904 to support their efforts to raise funds to assist farmers in the Free State, Northern Cape and North West with infrastructure on farms to safeguard livestock, livestock fodder and transportation. Read more by following the link in our bio.

The 2020 ARC National Beef Performers Awards cerem

The 2020 ARC National Beef Performers Awards ceremony is around the corner and this year, it’s going virtual! Tune in to
Plaas TV (https://bit.ly/2U9qIcr) on 26 November at 18:00 to see which farmers have excelled in their quest to breed animals that will ensure sustainable and profitable beef farming in South Africa.

@arc_south_africa #ARCNationalBeefAwards

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