In this series we looked at how small and backyard poultry farmers can start their own poultry farming business. After covering housing, nutrition and security, you are almost ready to h...
The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has made it their mission to improve lives through the sustainable production of poultry, and empowering farmers in developing regions. They achie...
Gives commercial layer farmers the opportunity to produce table eggs in a controlled environment Birds need the right environment to produce the maximum amount of eggs every day. To g...
Hy-Line is a chicken breeding farm selling poultry ranging from just one day old. The business is uniquely positioned, and through its research and development pillar of the organisation...
Poultry price increases is expected to ease, after double-digit hikes over the past two years. According to the Spring edition of the Absa AgriTrends Report, a stronger rand and rob...
Beef Local carcass prices have traded sideways over the past month after showing a modest increase during June. Our view is that the increase in June is due to lower petrol prices, de...
In the intricate world of poultry farming, feed refusal can be a perplexing and frustrating challenge for producers. Despite meticulous care and management, poultry sometimes exhibit a r...
Broiler weight is an important parameter when growing broilers. After all, the end goal of raising broilers is to get as many birds to market as possible, using the least amount of feed,...
The Namibian chicken industry is rejoicing following the government’s decision to lift a one-year prohibition on importing chickens from neighbouring South Africa. This decision, which...
