AGRICULTURAL
rather than placing the total herd at risk.
Build in a buffer for years during which
the winter is long and there is no rainfall.
In addition to the 10% wind and weather-
ing losses, wastage and dung and urine
contamination could be as high as 15% -
make provision.
ods such as stud and calving periods with
periods of optimal feed supply. Guard
against impulsive decisions such as copy-
ing your neighbour. Every farm is unique
as far as resources are concerned, wheth-
er biological, natural, of a human nature
or financial.
Try to synchronise critical production peri-
Ask yourself the critical question:
“Will it increase the profitability of my
enterprise in a sustainable manner?”
Do not neglect herd management aspects
such as supplements, selection and herd
health. Focus on veld and grazing man-
agement in particular - it is and remains
the basis of economic survival during the
winter.
Veels geluk aan Senwes met jul
110de verjaardag. Van almal onder
die geel sambreel.
Santam. Regte, egte versekering.
S antam iS ’ n gemagtigde finanSiële dienSverSkaffer ( liSenSienommer 3416)
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