AGRICULTURAL NEWS - Despite the effects of the recent widespread drought, the Southey family managed to achieve a weaning rate of 110% on their farms between Middelburg and Steynsburg in the Eastern Cape last year.
According to Hendrik van Pletzen, founder and convener of the annual Voermol Sheep Farmer of the Year competition, this was an impressive result for 2016 winner, Julian Southey, as this was attained on harsh terrain, crippled by extreme climatic conditions.
Recently, a large group of farmers and industry role players attended an information day on Manor Holme farm (about 6 500ha) to learn how Julian and his sons, Robert and Stuart, had achieved their success.
