Views From Fire Sky
Getting into the Ankole market
The challenge: How do new entrants get into the Ankole Market? “I just can’t see how I’ll ever get into the Ankole farming business” These were the words of a dejected looking attendee outside the...
Reflections on the Inaugural Fire Sky and Friends Prestige Heifer Auction
All 23 lots sold for a total turnover of R7,5m or an average of R326k per lot. Clearly a financial success! All the numbers I quote are exclusive of VAT. Of the lots on offer, 12 were less than a...
Cloning and the Ankole Society
Background facts Cloning is a proven technology, both in cattle, but also in SA. It is not illegal in SA to clone any animal, as long as you are the owner. There is no cattle breed in SA that...


