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In this issue
The five profit drivers in a cattle farming enterprise.
Return of the co-operative
Walnut cultivation, Dry bean production, Leather and hide industry, Invasive plant management
The 5 Profit Drivers In A Cattle Enterprise
Five important factors generally determine the profitability of a cattle herd. According to well-known cattle consultant, Barry Symons of Estcourt in KwaZulu-Natal, managing these factors can either mean extra profit in the farmer’s pocket, or it can render the farming enterprise unsustainable. He recently discussed the profit drivers in a cattle herd during a farmers’ day held at Elmic Beefmasters.
![The 5 Profit Drivers In A Cattle Enterprise](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd0850250c7/crp_The-5-Profit-Drivers-In-A-Cattle-Enterprise.jpg)
6 mins
A Look At The Leather And Hide Industry
South Africa’s leather industry has come a long way from mainly supplying leather boots during the world wars in the early to mid-20th century. Since the British and Dutch colonies brought this industry to South African shores, the local leather and footwear value chain has diversified into multiple subsectors.
![A Look At The Leather And Hide Industry](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd09dab08db/crp_A-Look-At-The-Leather-And-Hide-Industry.jpg)
5 mins
Dry Bean Production: The Bottom Line
For the first time in many years the crop input costs for dry beans in South Africa has outweighed the average revenue, leading to concerns over the industry’s future.
![Dry Bean Production: The Bottom Line](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd0b1fccf65/crp_Dry-Bean-Production-The-Bottom-Line.jpg)
6 mins
Diversification Drives The Mahela Group
The Mahela Group was last year recognized as the 2018 Agricultural Writers of South Africa’s Farmer of the Year in Limpopo. Earlier this year FarmBiz was invited as part of a media delegation to visit the Mahela Group’s farms in Ohrigstad and Letsitele.
![Diversification Drives The Mahela Group](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd0cf54f5ec/crp_Diversification-Drives-The-Mahela-Group.jpg)
3 mins
Cultivating Walnuts: The Rotondo Story
The cultivation of walnuts in South Africa got off to a rocky start. That was until the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) took the lead through a trial and error project, known today as Rotondo Walnuts. Rotondo is the only farm in South Africa to grow and export walnuts to China, the Middle East, and Europe.
![Cultivating Walnuts: The Rotondo Story](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd0de71e44a/crp_Cultivating-Walnuts-The-Rotondo-Story.jpg)
4 mins
Riverbanks: An Important Aspect Of Veld Management
“Heavy summer rain is a common occurrence in the north-eastern part of the Free State where I farm. You are almost assured of a flood at least once a year. In this event there is always the possibility that those who have not stabilised their riverbanks, will have problems with erosion. The resultant soil losses are rarely quantified.”
![Riverbanks: An Important Aspect Of Veld Management](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd0ecd8eb13/crp_Riverbanks-An-Important-Aspect-Of-Veld-Management.jpg)
4 mins
Young Entrepreneur Taps Into A Niche Market
People who often visit craft markets and farm stalls in the Northern and Western Cape, may already be familiar with Oom Plaas products. These include flavoured salt, jam, rusks, biscuits, dried fruit, biltong, droëwors and olive products.
![Young Entrepreneur Taps Into A Niche Market](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd10037980f/crp_Young-Entrepreneur-Taps-Into-A-Niche-Market.jpg)
4 mins
Insect Protein: Processing For Palatable Products
Research into alternative proteins has been gaining momentum over many years. While insects have been on the radar for some time, the actual development of insect products has been a slow process, mainly due to Western cultures being biased when it comes to eating insects.
![Insect Protein: Processing For Palatable Products](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd10c76944c/crp_Insect-Protein-Processing-For-Palatable-Products.jpg)
3 mins
Ten Surprising Facts About Rooibos
Press release by the South African Rooibos Council
![Ten Surprising Facts About Rooibos](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd11efc1acc/crp_Ten-Surprising-Facts-About-Rooibos.jpg)
2 mins
All You Need To Know About Bottled H2o
Buying bottled water is convenient and generally quite affordable. But have you ever thought about what is in bottled water? Where does it come from? How does it differ from tap water? And where does all that plastic go?
![All You Need To Know About Bottled H2o](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9110/380345/5ddd12e24b53f/crp_All-You-Need-To-Know-About-Bottled-H2o.jpg)
2 mins
FarmBiz Magazine Description:
Publisher: Plaas Media
Category: Business
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
FarmBiz is a unique monthly publication serving the agribusiness industry. This one-of-a-kind publication addresses issues that are pertinent to better production, higher profitability, policy issues, trade and much more. Its readership spans the entire agribusiness sector – from top commercial farmers and the agribusinesses who serve them, to government institutions, opinion leaders and agribusiness consultants.
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