We've been very busy finalising our plans for the inaugural Vastrap Boran Sale, which will take place on 16 August at our farm near Ladybrand in the Eastern Free State (click HERE to see where we are located). There is so much to plan and organise, but we are very excited to welcome fellow cattle … Continue reading Introducing the 2013 Vastrap Boran Sale
A farmer’s work is never done
I’ve been trying to write this post since early yesterday morning, but our internet connection was down and somehow I never finished it. I haven't posted about the farm in ages because we've been away so much. It has been raining heavily in most parts of the country except here with us. Every time rain … Continue reading A farmer’s work is never done
Hanging with Hope
You have probably gathered by now that we love our Boran cattle. They are so beautiful and serene. Having them on our farm has really added another dimension from a business perspective, but also for the pure enjoyment of them. Our Boran stud was significantly expanded late last year when Vastrap Boran (VST) acquired the … Continue reading Hanging with Hope
R.I.P. Little Calf
It's been a sad few days here at Vastrap. Ashley arrived at the farm on Sunday for her monthly 10 day visit. On Monday an extremely severe cold front swept through the country causing snow fall in all nine provinces. I was in Johannesburg for a night on Monday and when I drove back to … Continue reading R.I.P. Little Calf
Calving season has begun!
It’s calving seasons at Vastrap! Since the end of July little babies have been arriving all over the place keeping Quentin, Abraham, Tshidiso and Molantwa very busy recording each birth and checking to see that there aren’t any problems. We have three different types of calves at Vastrap. The naturally bred Angus and Boran calves … Continue reading Calving season has begun!
How life has changed: weekends at cattle auctions
The past week is a good illustration of my schizophrenic life. I spent the first few days of the week at home on the farm working and fixing things in the garden. I drove to Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon and spent two busy days in the office on Thursday and Friday. There is never much … Continue reading How life has changed: weekends at cattle auctions
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