05 September 2023
JTG Farmer's Day
MAOBANE|Balemirui ba Batlharo le Batlhaping ba kopane go tlhatlhelelwa ka kitso ya thuo ya dikgomo tsa Bonsmara le tlhokomelo ya naga go bona maungo a namatshang.
The Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform (DAERL) collaborated with Lamus Bonsmara,
Bonsmara SA and the Agricultural Research Council to host a fantastic farmers Day at André Kock & Son Livestock Auctioneer/Estate Agent in Kuruman under the theme "Sustainable Resource Utilization and Indentification in Livestock Production" (Beef)
Over 200 farmers attended to gain knowledge and understanding on solutions for challenges experienced on a daily basis.
Presentations received :
- Veld Management by Mr Wynand Nel Subject Matter Specialist from DAERL
- Visual Veld Condition Determination:How and Why is is done by Dr Piet Monegi researcher at ARC
- Making the best use of animal genetics resource to select for sustainable profit by Dr Japie Van Der Westhuizen General Manager at SA Stud Book / SA Stamboek
- How to integrate and use the Bonsmara catalogue to select for sustainable profit by Mr Louis Styl CEO of Bonsmara SA
- Parasite Control in Livestock by Dr Raisebe Kekane Technical Specialist for Ruminants MSD Animal Health Ruminants South Africa
- Demonstration :Ideal Weaner-what the market wants by Mr Jappie Pretorius (Farmer and Agent for Andre Kock & Seun (AKS)
- Demonstration: Functional and efficient bull by Mr Louis Styl CEO of Bonsmara SA
Please contact 076 833 0757 for presentations