Developing and Managing Small Herd of Beef Cattle

Introductions

Beef production is a large and important segment of South African farming. Beef farming works well with other agricultural enterprises like grain (in particular), orchard, vegetable, or other crop operations. Cattle can make efficient use of feed resources that have little alternative use, such as crop residues, marginal cropland, and land not suitable for tillage, or land that cannot produce crops other than grass.

For people who own land but work full-time off the farm, a beef enterprise can be the least labour-intensive way to utilize their land. A cattle enterprise can use family or surplus labour. Calving, weaning, vaccinations, castration, and weighing can be planned for times when labour is available.

Consider your resources, the land available, and your level of interest and capabilities before deciding to engage in the cattle business. Identify why you want to raise cattle and set goals to achieve the most constant economic return or personal satisfaction. Your goals must be clearly defined, firmly fixed, achievable, and have a realistic time frame. Otherwise, your operation will lack focus.


 

Ministry

Head of Ministry Mr. Kabelo Mohibidu  Tel:082 509 9374 kmohibidu@ncpg.gov.za/kmohibidu@yahoo.com   Media Liason Officer Mr. Stephen Galane Tel:065 707 9152 sgalane@daerl.co.za/sgalane30@gmail.com   MEC’s PA Ms. Brenda Saane Tel:066 488 7738 motlalebrenda.saane@gmail.com   Administrative Secretary  Vacant   Parliamentary Liason Officer Mr. Horatius Nel Tel:072 068 9498 nelhoratius@gmail.com   Registry Clerk  Ms. Kedibone Modise Tel:071 623 6432 kmodise@ncpg.gov.za

Received Bids Closing 27 November 2015, At 11h00

NC/DALC/0640: Supply, delivery and construction of livestock handling facility at Esperance Padstow & Burley / Burford

1.Revamp Handyman        R931 670.00

2.GND Construction         R841 209.55

3.Two Check Maid Construction & Projects        R705 699.00

4.Obontse Trading & Projects ccR576 530.00

5.Banzi Trade 26         R949 648.50

6.Letsogo Trading Enterprise        R491 673.00

7.Mamameyo’s Construction & Services cc        R688 380

8.Tue Trustee Logistics        R741 900.00

Received Bids Closing 23 November 2015, At 11h00


 

 

NC/DALO/0889: Rendering of travel agency for the Department of Agriculture

1.XL Astra Travel (Pty) Ltd t/a Astra Travel Kimberley    

No Price on NCP1

2.Batsumi Travel (Pty) Ltd                    

R7 594.21

3.Free State Travel                                                      

R11 905.00

4.K Travel                            

R3 410.86

5.Rennies Travel Pty Ltd                   

No Price on NCP1

Price Quotations

 TASK/ITEM

5   NC/DALO/1300 :Supply and Delivery of materials and Installation of Solar Pump at Renosterberg commnage(Petrusville).

    DISCUSSION:Closing Date 16 November 2015

    PERSON RESPONSIBLE:N. Morris 087 6300 360

    TASK/ITEM

5.1 NC/DALO/1249 :Supply, Setup and Delivery of 5 Laptops for Upington (SRM) office

     DISCUSSION:Closing Date 20 November 2015

     PERSON RESPONSIBLEMr N. Toerien 071 8607 551

    TASK/ITEM

5.2 NC/DALQ/1302 :  Supply, Delivery and Installation of 2 Solar Pump Systems at Mazzelsfontein near Douglas

    DISCUSSION: Closing Date 30 October 2015

    PERSON RESPONSIBLEMt P. Mkosana 082 5608 550/087 6300 350