Farmer's Weekly

Room for more sheep in Natal

33 YEARS AGO Despite the ‘old wives’ tale’ that sheep are difficult to raise, Horace Dainty said that following a few basic guideliness could turn a sheep operation into a profitable business.

Natal’s sheep population can be considerably, and profitably, increased, says Horace Dainty of Lions River, one of the conveners of the now firmly established Natal Midlands Shepherds’ Club.

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