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Planning.... It’s all about giving your farming business direction, control and purpose. And about using all your resources to their maximum capacity. bit.ly/2OBH7Wy

How important is it to determine the temperature of a sick animal? An expert gives some advice. bit.ly/2LWQTS5

Theileriosis, East Coast fever, corridor disease, Zimbabwean theileriosis or January disease, are all names for the same disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Theileria parva. bit.ly/2wsmseT

Dipping, or acaricides, is one of the weapons in farmers’ arsenal in the war against East Coast fever (ECF). Here’s more on trade names and chemical groups. bit.ly/2pvqv3T

Dipping, or acaricides, is one of the weapons in farmers’ arsenal in the war against East Coast fever (ECF). bit.ly/2FML69S

East Coast fever (ECF) is a tick-borne disease that kills more cattle than any other disease in sub-Saharan Africa. bit.ly/2I7GhJX

The control and management of ticks, and tick-borne diseases, is complex and difficult, but not impossible. Success depends on commitment, co-operation, funds, some knowledge and a healthy dose of common sense. bit.ly/2IqvR8o #ECF

A #farmer asks: I’ve decided to take up pig farming to supplement my pension. I want to start with two females and a male. Where should I buy the pigs and what should I look out for to make sure they’re healthy? An expert offers advice. bit.ly/2KuNMhK

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The early bird catches the worm is a saying that also applies to farming. Farmers often miss great opportunities to save costs or to seize the moment and achieve good profits. bit.ly/2YoEmwq

Women in agriculture across the world are making a difference. Join @CortevaAME this month to celebrate and recognise the contribution of women in agriculture in South Africa and across the globe. Thank you for all that you do. bit.ly/2ZwpatR corteva.co.za

Planning - it’s all about giving your farming business direction, control and purpose. And about using all your resources to their maximum capacity. bit.ly/2OBH7Wy

Small- to medium-sized poultry producers should keep a close eye on production costs – particularly on how much feed, and what type, they’re using – without compromising optimal nutrition. bit.ly/2JtMAHT

Organic crop production is about using natural materials to improve soil fertility, mainly of humus and micro-organisms that break down the organic material so plants can use it. bit.ly/2CVRtrk

Business is about relationships. Each one is different and has its own specific requirements. For a farmer, they play a key role in the success of his marketing plans. bit.ly/2Sj9hnt

When David Samutela bought his 1 000 ha farm just south of Mkushi town in Zambia’s Central Province in 2006 he had no intention of farming.... bit.ly/2haqM8p

A farmers asks: Where do I start to become a better livestock farmer? An expert offers some insight. bit.ly/2QXjDrQ