DAIRY
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Selecting the right pig breed for your farm
Dr Danie Visser, an agricultural adviser and strategic analyst, spoke to Glenneis…
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Free State Officials Assess Damage After Wildfire Destroys About 6 000ha Of Farmland
Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development () (DARD) MEC Elzabe…
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Smart Broch System
During the Christmas season and as the purple garlic sowing campaign was…
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Animal welfare: Raising stress-free pigs
Raising stress-free pigs makes business sense, as it results in better growth…
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Drowning In Cattle Dip Pit Sparks Call For A Safer Alternative
The recent drowning of a 5-year-old girl in a communal cattle dip…
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Fendt 600 Vario Series. High-power tractors with 4-cylinder engines
Let’s start by putting the evolution of 4-cylinder tractors into context, so…
FARMING
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FARMING
Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll breaks down one of the most pressing challenges facing pistachio growers today: Gill’s Mealybug infestation. As summer temperatures soar, so does insect pressure, and ignoring it isn’t an option. Todd dives into the science and strategy behind Senstar® Insecticide, Valent’s dual-action solution designed to combat piercing and sucking insects with precision. Discover how this innovative combination of systemic and contact compounds works in harmony…
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FARMING
HHS Authorizes Emergency Drugs to Fight New World Screwworm
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a declaration that allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue Emergency Use Authorizations for animal drugs to treat or prevent infestations caused by the New World Screwworm. This declaration applies only to drugs for animals. NWS infests warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, wildlife, and, in rare cases, humans, causing severe tissue damage and sometimes death. The risk to human health in the United…
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FARMING
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
A Promising Pistachio Season Ahead Richard Kreps California pistachio growers are preparing for what could be their largest harvest on record. According to Richard Kreps, Ultra Gro representative and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, the 2025 crop is showing the most uniform nut fill seen in more than 15 years. This uniformity means stronger first shakes, higher quality, and potentially better pricing for farmers. California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps Harvest…
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