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Unieke Erkenning vir dok Faffa

February 12, 2019 in , /by

Dit is alles net genade, sê die bekende en bekroonde veearts, dr Faffa Malan, nadat hy nog ‘n toekenning gekry het vir sy diens aan die veeboere van Suid-Afrika en die wêreld. Lees meer ….

FARMERS BEWARE! IT’S FIRE SEASON

August 27, 2018 in /by

August brings warmer, windy and dry weather – and also veld fires.  Farmers must ensure that the correct fire breaks have been done, that their fire-fighting equipment is in good order, fire drills are rehearsed and that there is good system in place in the district for a rapid, combined response to veld fires.  Move […]

EFFECTS OF THE DROUGHT WILL CONTINUE

March 26, 2018 in , /by

Although good and even excessive rains have fallen in many areas to the north, this is not true for most of the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape Provinces.  Animal numbers are down and there are therefore less surplus animals to be sold, with lower incomes for farmers.  Breeding cows and ewes have or should have […]

RMRD SA Awards Top Scientists

October 30, 2017 in , /by

At a prestigious ceremony held on the 24th October 2017 awards were handed to our to winners in 4 categories, as listed below. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS Category “Young Researcher” – Ms Motshabi Mokolobate Category ” Outstanding Contribution” – Prof Michiel Scholtz Category “Veteran Researcher” – Prof Gareth Bath Category ” Research Project” – Ms […]