02 Nov 2023
Gardening enthusiasts and plant lovers alike understand the joy of seeing their green companion’s flourish. To achieve that vibrant and flourishing garden you've always dreamed of, you'll need to pay close attention to enhancing plant vitality. By taking steps to improve the health, growth, and resilience of your plants, you can enjoy a lush, thriving garden that's the envy of the neighbourhood.
02 Nov 2023
Potassium nitrate, a versatile chemical compound, plays a pivotal role in both agriculture and various industrial applications. In agriculture, it serves as a valuable nutrient for plant growth, while in industry, it finds application in a range of processes. This article explores the significance of potassium nitrate in agriculture, its role as a specialty plant nutrient, and its use in food phosphates.
01 Nov 2023
Precision farming, also known as precision agriculture or smart farming, is a modern approach to agricultural management that leverages data, technology, and spatial analysis to optimize various aspects of farming. This innovative approach has the potential to transform agriculture by making it more efficient, sustainable, and productive.
01 Nov 2023
Enhancing Crop Production and Protection
In the world of modern agriculture, managing environmental conditions is a crucial aspect of ensuring optimal crop growth and protection. Agricultural shade netting, often referred to simply as shade netting or agricultural shade cloth, is a versatile tool that plays a significant role in achieving these goals. This article explores the benefits, applications, and considerations associated with agricultural shade netting.
01 Nov 2023
Solar panels are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to generate clean energy. However, to ensure their optimal performance and longevity, regular maintenance is crucial. One innovative solution that has gained popularity in recent years is the application of Hydrasol Solar Nano Coating. This article explores what Hydrasol Solar Nano Coating is, how it works, and its benefits for solar panel maintenance.
01 Nov 2023
In an era of increasing population growth and environmental challenges, the role of the Fertilizer Industry Association in ensuring global food security has never been more critical. This article delves into the significant impact of the fertilizer industry and its commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture practices worldwide.
31 Oct 2023
Dupno Trading is a premium manufacturer of a wide range of grain handling equipment, grain storage solutions and water storage systems. We also repair and refurbish stainless steel milk tankers as well as general steelwork.
30 Oct 2023
Artificial intelligence, robotics and big data analytics are helping to revolutionise the cannabis industry by boosting efficiency and increasing profitability, says Thomas Walker.
26 Oct 2023
There are also other aspects that can influence the yield of a crop. One of these aspects is missing rows when planting a crop. This can easily happen when one is farming on a big piece of land that has large crop sizes and caters for the commercial market. Thus, the conditions for planting and growth could be ideal but without a seed being planted, the effort will be fruitless.
In this article, we will discuss the solution to missing rows when planting for the next season. This solution is planter monitors.
24 Oct 2023
The words “soil health” and “soil tilth” are not new in the agricultural vocabulary. In fact, these concepts are top of mind in regenerative and conservation agriculture. Regenerative agriculture focuses on harnessing the biological diversity in the soil to improve soil health, water retention and nutrient uptake.
20 Oct 2023
The joint agricultural vegetable project undertaken by AfriForum, Saai and Thabake Business Enterprise completed its first harvest this week. Cauliflower and broccoli were delivered to the market whilst cabbage will be harvested at a later stage.
19 Oct 2023
Telecommunication, Office Automation, Alternative, Power Solutions & CCTV experts in South Africa
Since the founding of ME Systems in 2009 as a single branch in Pretoria, our growth has been predicated on one simple philosophy: understand what our clients need and provide them with the right solution for those needs. Just as important, the solutions we provide are not short-term, but consider the expected growth and capacity of the company as it becomes more successful in the future.
17 Oct 2023
By Dr Pieter Haumann, CEO, Fertasa
The topic of the symposium was “Plant Nutrition: New Dimensions in Technological and Agronomical Advances
12 Oct 2023
2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the Wacker Neuson Group and to celebrate this historical milestone, the South African subsidiary hosted a vibrant local Family & Friends 175-Year Celebration on Friday, October 6th, 2023.
06 Oct 2023
Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at Agbiz, has shed light on the future of South African agriculture in a recent interview on the "What's Treading" podcast sponsored by Michelin. Sihlobo, who has closely observed the complexities within the country’s agricultural sector over the past several decades, emphases that while transformation is essential, the focus must be on growth and not redistribution.
05 Oct 2023
To mark World Octopus Day (Sunday 8 October), 76 NGOs, scientific experts and public figures around the world have united to call on the Canary Islands government to reject plans to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm in Gran Canaria, Spain.
02 Oct 2023
Volhoubaarheid gaan nie net daaroor dat die mensdom aanpas by veranderinge en maniere vind om die behoeftes van huidige generasies te bevredig, sonder om die behoeftes van toekomstige geslagte in die gedrang te bring nie: Dit bied ook aansienlike finansiële voordele aan boere.
26 Sep 2023
Supplied by Netafim South Africa
Whether open-field vegetable production is the main farming activity, or a secondary farming activity aimed at ensuring active cash flow, efficiency is key to profitability. Irrigation is one of several aspects that will contribute to success in vegetable fields if efficient irrigation can be ensured.
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