23 May 2023
‘Ultimately, finance unlocks opportunity. So, to accommodate the changing opportunities and market dynamics in the agricultural landscape, traditional financing needs to evolve.’
23 May 2023
NAMPO 2023, which was presented last week by Grain SA near Bothaville in the Free State, was the NAMPO of old that the agricultural community of South Africa has come to know and appreciate over the past 55 years.
22 May 2023
Fresh energy flourishes in the corridors and offices of Culdevco as Mishkaat Anderson is appointed as the company’s new General Manager in Fleurbaix, Stellenbosch.
16 May 2023
Who Benefits? New Report Shoots Down Myths Used By ‘Big Ag’ to make billions at expense of animals, people and planet
Compassion in World Farming shines spotlight on key industries benefitting from factory farming despite evidence of devastating impacts
12 May 2023
Cheeba Cannabis Training And Training Force Launch Partnership, create employment opportunities for SA!
Cheeba Cannabis Training, the leading Cannabis and hemp educator in Africa, has partnered with Training Force, a top training provider focused on delivering job-specific skills assessments and training, to expand hemp training opportunities across the continent.
11 May 2023
More money, more meat - how world’s richest countries are eating their way to extinction
New report reveals world’s first ever national reduction targets for animal-sourced foods to ensure future of humanity
08 May 2023
As part of its ongoing commitment to advance nutrition and health, Bayer has reaffirmed its support of Buhle Farmer’s Academy in a focussed partnership to launch a school nutrition programme in Mpumalanga.
02 May 2023
Vroeg in die 90’s groei Aquadam vanuit die swembad industrie toe Gert van Lochem destyds boere begin help om lekkende plaasdamme reg te maak. Water is die na alles die lewensbloed van enige boerdery. Aquadam het oorspronklik gunnite (beton) plaas damme gebou, maar het intussen onder leiding van Gert se seun, Ronald van Lochem, die ontwerp, vervaardiging en oprigting van staal damme verfyn.
02 May 2023
This season Pannar Seed is pleased to introduce six new maize hybrids with PowerCore™ trait technology to its seed portfolio. PowerCore™ technology is a comprehensive trait package for premium insect- and weed control in your high-yield potential maize crop.
02 May 2023
To fight back and increase crop production, yield and income - shade net was found to be a suitable champion for the job. Farmers are erecting large shade net structures and reaping the benefits from it, by being able to create an ideal and manageable environment for their crops to flourish in.
02 May 2023
Wanneer dit kom by die beskerming van jou besproeiingstelsel, is min dinge meer belangrik as effektiewe filtrering. Die korrekte keuse van filtreringsmetode om jou stelsel teen verstoppings te beskerm, is nie slegs ‘n finansiële besluit nie. Talle ander faktore moet in gedagte gehou word.
02 May 2023
A showcase of the newest trends and technology innovations is NAMPO’s promise to visitors at the 55th presentation of the Harvest Day from 16-19 May 2023
02 May 2023
The 63rd Annual Fertasa Congress TOOK PLACE ON THE 20TH OF APRIL AT THE CSIR INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE IN PRETORIA
Sponsorship was provided by Standard Bank, Inteligro and GuanoBoost. The theme of the congress was Dealing with Challenges in Uncertain Times.
02 May 2023
The prevalence of bacterial diseases in general is gaining momentum in the agricultural sector. It is important that agents and farmers take notice and pay attention to these diseases due to the fact that the diseases can very quickly destroy crops. There are a few control options and the damage that is caused in an advanced growth stage of the plant can directly affect the crop yield.
02 May 2023
South Africa has some of the most ideal locations in the southern Hemisphere to grow and multiply highly valuable vegetable seeds destined for the European summer planting season. The remoteness and technical expertise of the local growers are key ingredients that are required for successful production of this niche market.
01 May 2023
Hydrasol has very low surface energy, anti-stick character which prevents water, dust and dirt from attaching themselves to the surface. Any debris that settles on a solar panel will be blown away by die wind or carried away by water droplets which are strongly repelled from the surface. The product requires no polishing or buffing. Simply wash off with clean water to produce a hard wearing, reduced stick, easy to clean, hydrophobic surface coating.
01 May 2023
Agriculture is the backbone of human civilisation and online learning is on its way to transforming the industry. Not only has agriculture allowed humanity to evolve and thrive, but it also greatly supports our current economy. The agricultural industry provides food, fibre, and even raw materials utilised in a variety of other industries.
27 Apr 2023
Agricultural shade netting projects are becoming more widely used in South Africa, to try and reduce climate-related risks. The 2020 Sustainable Agriculture report mentions. “There has been a significant increase in UF (undercover farming) in the Western Cape over the past five years. Shade netting has increased by 171% from 2013 to 2018 in terms of area under production. The number of tunnel structures has increased by 55% for the same time period.”
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