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Planning your Boer goat breeding enquiry
Boer goat breeding starts with clear goals and practical preparation. Here are useful details to discuss with SIE Farms before choosing your next livestock.
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SIE Farms1 min read
What’s growing at SIE Farms?
Potatoes, tomatoes, butternut, cabbage and maize form part of our farming activities. Discover our horticulture focus and how to enquire about produce.
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Homegrown fodder for our goats
We have planted Juncao grass and lucerne for our goats. This is how fodder production fits into the wider SIE Farms operation.
Poultry & Hatchery2 min read
Why indigenous chickens appeal to small-scale farmers
Indigenous chickens are a popular starting point for many backyard poultry projects. Selecting suitable stock is only one part of building a well-managed…
Poultry & Hatchery2 min read
Preparing your poultry space before chicks arrive
Preparing before collection day gives you time to check the brooding space, supplies and daily routine. A clean and organised setup supports a…
Poultry & Hatchery2 min read
Simple record-keeping for a backyard poultry flock
A small notebook or spreadsheet can make everyday flock management more organised. Useful records do not need to be complicated; they need to…