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Soil health: Sustaining a habitable life on Earth – AgriOrbit
WEBA soil ecosystem. The most vital ecosystem functions on which soil health depends are soil organic matter building, providing a habitat for soil microbiology, nutrient cycling, ability to infiltrate and store water, retain aggregates (structure) and prevent pathogen domination.
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Responsible use of antibiotics: The key to a safe food chain
WEB1225. Dr Moritz van Vuuren. An antibiotic is an agent that can kill or slow down the growth of harmful bacteria in humans and animals. This useful drug is used throughout the world to safeguard animal health and production. It is for this reason that the preservation of the livestock industry, as well as food security and a safe food chain, is
Invasive plants and soil health – AgriOrbit
WEBThe main impacts of certain invasive plant species are the systematic degradation of soil health through: Soil acidification. Competition with other plant species, thereby decreasing above-ground and below-ground diversity. Release of allelopathic* compounds suppressing growth potential of other plants. Changing of the soil …
The Animal Diseases Act: What farmers should know – AgriOrbit
WEBThe Act came into effect in 1986. The need for state control of animal diseases had been identified as far back as the 1870s due to the devastating effects of diseases such as rinderpest, anthrax, foot and mouth disease, African horse sickness and sheep scab. The Animal Diseases Act: Rabies control measures. Controlling animal …
#VideoVet: The basics of brucellosis – AgriOrbit
WEBComposition: Lyophilised vaccine containing. the RB-51 strain of Brucella abortus. Indications: For use in healthy female cattle. as an aid in the prevention of infection and. abortion caused by Brucella abortus. Dosage: 2 ml subcutaneously. Pack size: 5 dose (rehydrate to 10 ml); 25 dose (rehydrate to 50 ml).
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WEBDr Louis du Pisani, well-known specialist agri-consultant, focussed on increasing profitability through improved rangeland and soils. He stressed the interrelationship between healthy soils, healthy plants, healthy animals and ultimately healthy humans. Soil health, he said, is dependent on photosynthetic processes, which …
A short history of SA's indigenous Rooibos – AgriOrbit
WEBJanuary 16, 2019. 10018. Rooibos ( Aspalathus linearis) is an indigenous South African plant that only grows naturally in the Cederberg mountain range in the Western Cape. Rooibos tea does not contain caffeine and has low tannin levels compared to black tea or green tea. In the Clanwilliam region Rooibos has been prepared as a tea by the
Application of CRISPR technology in agriculture – AgriOrbit
WEBIn 2013, its application as a genome editing tool in plants was successfully achieved. CRISPR entail DNA sequences found within the genomes of prokaryotic organisms, that allows them to protect themselves against foreign genetic elements such as viruses. This gene editing technology is often referred to as CRISPR/Cas9, which …
Humane treatment of dairy calves in the spotlight – AgriOrbit
WEBEstimated reading time: 5 minutes According to a statement, Milk SA learned with shock and disappointment of the condition of 56 dairy calves destined for slaughter in Albertinia in the Southern Cape when found by the Garden Route SPCA on 31 July 2023. The members of Milk SA are the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) and the SA Milk …
BKB acquires the Provident Group of companies – AgriOrbit
WEBEstimated reading time: 2 minutes BKB is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Provident Group of companies, a leading provider of agricultural and animal health services in the former Transkei region of the Eastern Cape. The acquisition, which will be finalised by March 2023, includes three well-established businesses: …
Veld, weeds and fire: The good, the bad and the ugly – AgriOrbit
WEBHowever, the heat stimulates the rootstock to resprout before grass can regrow and the shoots form a thick, leafy canopy that smothers emerging grasses. Pompom weed one week after a fire. The rootstock of this plant resprouts more rapidly than veld grass. Fire significantly increases the density of pompom weed on the Highveld.
#VideoVet: Identify redwater in cattle – AgriOrbit
WEB5681. Bovine redwater, or Bovine babesiosis, is an often fatal tickborne disease in cattle. Bovine babesiosis is caused by a small protozoa in the red blood cells of an infected animal. This disease is spread by blue ticks, which are easily seen on the neck, dewlap, ears and belly of cattle. They are also occasionally found on the feet and tail.
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WEBBirds at the forefront of transformative tourism in South Africa. BirdLife South Africa recently won two awards at the prestigious Responsible Tourism Awards, presented at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town, for their inclusive and transformative work in the tourism sector.These annual awards are presented to projects and …
SA’s first online animal health academy launched – AgriOrbit
WEBEstimated reading time: 3 minutes A new virtual animal health academy was recently launched at the Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa in Muldersdrift by MSD Animal Health and the International Agricultural Academy for Africa (i3a).. The two entities officially started working together in 2021 to establish the formally …
Quick overview of GMOs in South Africa – AgriOrbit
WEBIn South Africa, the number of hectares in the country covered by GMO crops, is estimated at more than 2,3 million hectares. Three commercially grown GMO commodities have been established, namely cotton, maize (85%) and soya beans (95%). Cotton was the first genetically modified (GM) crop to be approved in South Africa and …
Workshop for unity against antimicrobial resistance – AgriOrbit
WEBEstimated reading time: 6 minutes The Animal Feed Manufacturer’s Association (AFMA) and the South African Animal Health Association (SAAHA) held an antimicrobial resistance (AMR) workshop on 23 and 24 April in Pretoria. The goal was to foster common ground and shared understanding among stakeholders regarding the …
Niche farming in South Africa: A short overview – AgriOrbit
WEBProduction volumes have increased almost every year from 2012 to 2017, going from 2 000 tons in 2012 to just below 6 000 tons in 2017. These figures are, however, still relatively small when compared to some of South Africa’s more established fruit export markets, such as nectarines and peaches, where annual production is usually around …
A look at sustainable farming trends in South Africa – AgriOrbit
WEBIn South Africa the adoption of organic farming practices has been low. In 2011, only 167 producers were certified to produce organic products, which equated to 127 106ha (0,04%) of all agricultural land. South Africa’s organic products are mainly exported and sold to the local market. These products include Rooibos tea, subtropical fruit
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