SA Boer goat breeder shares farming �dos and don�ts
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
The Showa brothers, Terence and Sipho had invited a leading Stud breeder from South Africa, Josef Kleynhans en Seuns for the open day on Saturday where the farmers got it from the horse’s mouth on the benefits of rearing the breed. Kleynhans en Seuns showcased the Boer goat breeds of Kalahari Reds and Boer bokke, which he used to educate the farmers.
At the end of the open day, three farmers bought three he-goats, one at P7,600, the other at P8,600 and another at P10,000 respectively depending on the type and age while another farmer bought two females for P5,100 each.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...