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Buying livestock from auction houses for the sake of growing your herd may pose some serious challenges, in this episode I share useful tips and which pitfalls to avoid

Livestock theft is a nightmare many farmers are grappling with, in this episode I discuss the issue in details and suggesting some means to minimise or prevent theft on your precious livestock.

One can never overemphasise the importance of planning out planting season in farming, be it crop or animal production, it is always important to have solid plans in place to ensure that activities on the farm are executed in a coherent manner. In this episode I discuss some vital tips on seasonal planning ranging from identifying which season to plant, lining up seedlings or seeds suppliers on time, crop pairing as well as the importance of crop rotation and identifying cash crops to offset unforeseen cash flow challenges.

If you have a keen interest on starting livestock farming and you need a beginners crash course, this episode will definitely come in handy. A broad overview, with useful tips and practical scenarios on the ins and outs of growing livestock. The episode focuses primarily on cattle farming but the learnings are applicable to a wide range of livestock types, from wild game to chicken farming.

The population of fellow Africans in South Africa has grown so much since 1994 to a point where it is worth considering farming crops that are specifically catering for expatriate pallet. In This episode i discuss five food items that South African farmers should consider diversifying into in order to bridge the import gap.

7 useful tips to consider before you try out farming. these are based on experience, reflection and hindsight.