Animal condition is the cornerstone of livestock production. If your animals are not in good enough condition to fulfil the next task the farm needs them to perform - produce milk, re-conceive, etc - then then economics of the farm is going to take a hit. The downloadable PDF below is based around three graphics on Animal Condition from my book ...
This article was first published in the Landbouweekblad on 14 May 2026 - 'n Naderende bankrotskap.
This year's Textile Exchange Conference took place in Lisbon and their commitment to farmers was highlighted by more than 40 farmers being invited to be part of the event. One of those farmers was our own James Brodie. James was not only invited but received the "farmer of the year award".
Only 16 days to go until this MasterClass of Regenerative Grazing starts. It's going to be an exciting three days of listening, discussing, observing and learning. Below please find the Program for 15, 16 & 17 May. We look forward to seeing you there and thank our Sponsors for helping to make this happen.
Recently the Carbon Cowboys posted a video of DF Fyfer explaining how the changes in breeding goals for cattle breeds have, over the last few decades, shifted the economics of beef production against the farmer and in favour of the feedlots. "The sister of the ideal feedlot steer may not turn into the ideal cow to farm with...
Our rural communities are being gutted. 54% of maize farmers and 56% of beef farmers have gone out of business in the last 14 years. Our current view of the role of agriculture is creating an unsustainable future. That future can be altered by taking a broader view of agriculture that includes soil health and its associated benefits.
In July this year I had the privilege of accompanying Peter Byck to Danie Slabbert's farm in Reitz in the Free State. Peter Byck's is the "wrangler" behind the Carbon Cowboys research, which has returned some incredible results from their multi dimensional study comparing regeneratively grazed farms with their conventional neighbours. Since...
George Mossop was born in Greytown in 1861, he was orphaned, and at 14 years of age he set off with Boer biltong and hide traders to hunt the large herds of antelope that still remained on parts of the Highveld. At 17 his adventures continued when he joined the Light Horse Infantry to go and fight in the...
Wow what an amazing two weeks. It was truly a privilege to take the Byck family - including ouma and two teenagers - and the Carbon Cowboys' Roots So Deep science documentary on a South African Roadshow.
In May this year we held the first RegenAg SA Regenerative Grazing Day in Graaff Reinet. It was a remarkable success with 80+ people gathered together to hear 5 farmers tell the stories of their personal paths to being regenerative grazers. There are many routes to this destination and we need to hear from more farmers how...
