Tag: Rabbit farming

Dare to be weird and win, says NW rabbit farmer

by Duncan Masiwa

21st August 2021

Years after the loss of his childhood pet, Musa the rabbit, Thusoetsile Lobaleng decided to launch his own rabbit farming business. He now inspires other young people who never thought ...

This week’s podcast features (from left) is Tamara Happyface Kaunda, Terri-Anne Brouwers, Daisy Moleko, Sinelizwi Fakade, Theo Venter, and Lesego Morapeli. Photos: Supplied

Podcast: Zimbabwe may regret its ban of SA maize

by Nicole Ludolph

3rd June 2021

When Zimbabwe suspended maize imports from South Africa on 20 May 2021, it came as a shock to the local industry. In the marketing year prior to the ban, Zimbabwe ...

Farmer’s guide: How to farm with rabbits

by Dona Van Eeden

18th June 2021

Rabbit meat contains low kilojoule content per serving but with a high concentration of protein. Due to its health properties, with the Food and Nutrition Organisation describing rabbit meat as ...

Lesego Morapeli is a laboratory technician who started rabbit farming in 2018 after attending trainings.

How to crack it in rabbit farming like Lesego

by Funiwe Ngwenya

1st June 2021

Laboratory technician Lesego Morapeli was looking for a side hustle when rabbit farming caught her eye. She went out and started a business that makes her this week's SoilSista. Powered ...

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