ARC Demonstration Shows Practical Way to Turn Sekelbos and Prosopis Into Livestock Feed for South African Farmers
Farmers Magazine | 05.06.2026 18:48
Dr Thamisanqa Mpanza from the Agricultural Research Council has demonstrated a practical approach that helps farmers deal with invasive and encroaching tree species by converting them into livestock feed. The demonstration focused on Sekelbos, also known as Moselesele, and Prosopis, known locally as Mokofi. These species are widely spread in parts of South Africa and create serious rangeland problems for livestock farmers. The session showed farmers and researchers how to manage these plants in a way that supports both veld restoration and feed production. The goal was to give farmers a usable solution that reduces bush encroachment while improving feed availability during dry seasons.
