A 120 Tuks Landbou members where released on the Nampo 2023 showgrounds!
For the Tuks Landbou Students it was a day of renewal! In the midst of student life and tests, they were able to experience how the agricultural sector in South Africa is thriving. They were able to learn from those who had already achieved success and dealt with the organisations and people they look up […]
Dewfresh
Tuks Landbou visited 20 May 2023 with the final year animal science students at Dewfresh’s factory in Leandra. Dairy-science is one of the final year subjects and the field trip showed the students how is the milk processed and packaged. Saai is one of the Final Year Animal Science sponsors and the whole excursion was […]
Tuks Landbou Vellies!
Tuks Landbou Vellies! From dipping cows, to socialising on the Strip! We are very proud to announce: Tuks Landbou Vellies! These vellies are not just any shoes, but are suitable for the toughest farming-circumstances, up to the hard dance floors of the Strip! Let us dance together in our Tuks Landbou Vellies at the next […]
Agri All Africa Golf Day
Tuks Landbou played with Agri All Africa at a golf day on 12 May where money was raised for charity. Many thanks to Agri All Africa for the opportunity, and for allowing us to take part in such a project! Money raised through this golf day is given to Nursing Homes and Children’s Homes in […]
Betsie Practical
The 3rd year Animal Science students had their first artificial insemination (AI) practical at the University of Pretoria Experimental farm on the 8th of April. Each of the students first practices on the “Betsies” before they have the opportunity to AI on the cattle of the experimental farm. Betsie is a plastic replica of a […]
Lamb Champs 2022
Tuks Landbou was part of Saai’s Lamb Champs today at Harlequins Rugby Club. The day was a huge success, with 50 farmers entering their lamb to be spit! The event goers stood in queues to taste mutton from these farmers, and enjoyed Icnus, Adam Tas and Juan Boucher‘s entertainment terribly! Tuks Landbou held a Sheep’s […]
Our First Braai
24 March was Tuks Landbou’s first registration braai for the year. Thank you to Buffelsfontein Brandewyn, Bosveld Charcoal, Saai and Tuks Microbrewery for all the sponsors and prizes that were handed out during the evening. It was a huge success !! Don’t miss out on another Tuks Landbou braai…register now!
Undercover Farming Expo
A few final year Plant and Soil Science students went to the Undercover Farming Expo with Tuks Landbou on 15 March where they learned more about farming under cover, biological pest control and cultivation of seedlings in tissue cultures. A big thanks to the organizer Suzanne Oosthuizen for the opportunity.
WRSA Information Day
Tuks Landbou spent the 3rd of March in Naboomspruit, where WRSA (Wildlife Ranching SA) discussed various issues in the game industry, such as bull selection, breeding, solar power systems on farms etc. Tuks Landbou appreciates the opportunity to expand our knowledge of the game industry. Thanks to WRSA for the wonderful opportunity!
Kalahari Red Show & Auction
Kalahari Red Show & Auction Tuks Landbou spent 22-25 February with Kalahari Reds SA at their 2022 show, where our members gained practical experience with regards to animal showing. We helped with semen tests, pregnancy tests and showing. After the show, we learned how to select the best goats for the auction that will take […]
