Predation management: a vital herd-building tool for emerging farmers

Farmer's WeeklyOctavia Avesca Spandiel · 6 October 2026 at 13:00

For new-era (emerging) farmers, protecting young livestock is not only about reducing losses; it is an important part of building stronger herds, retaining replacement animals, and forging a pathway towards commercial farming.
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