27 Feb 2023
COVID-19 made the world stop and realise how important sanitation truly is. Yes, sanitation has always been an important factor in industries such as medical and food production; however, never before has one been able to find a sanitation station in every mall, shop, office, and home.
23 Feb 2023
The benefits of using biological pest control are far-reaching and ever evolving. Using the biodiversity available as a means of curbing pests is as much an art as it is a science. At Bio-Insectaries SA they have over a decade of experience in biological fly control technology.
21 Feb 2023
For over 40 years, Corruseal has been a pioneering manufacturer and supplier of packaging. In this time, we have grown rapidly through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions and great partnerships. With over 14 companies in our Group, Corruseal has acquired a national footprint and become a substantial manufacturer and supplier of packaging to the South African market.
20 Feb 2023
Successful farming and plant growth begins with the soil. If your soil does not contain all of the nutrients a plant requires, your crop yield will not be as fortunate as you might have hoped. Specific plants all have specific needs and while one crop might flourish with acidic soil, another might not. It is therefore very important to determine what your crop's needs are, test the soil to determine what it requires, and add certain nutrients to create the perfect balance for your crop.
20 Feb 2023
KragDag wat reeds sedert 2008 net buite Pretoria aangebied word, het verlede week sy eerste ekspo in die Wes-Kaap aangebied. Die Sakeliga KragDag Ekspo is die hoogtepunt op die KragDag-kalender en bied ʼn uitstalkas vir energie- en ander selfstandigheidsoplossings.
16 Feb 2023
In die onlangse reaksie van die Cape Chamber of Commerce verklaar hulle dat Ramaphosa se Noodtoestand ‘n selfskepping van die regering is en dat Ramaphosa beter sou gedoen het om nie ‘n “State of Disaster” te verklaar nie, maar ‘n “State of Disgrace”. Die energie toestand is 'n Rampdebakel – nie ‘n Noodtoestand nie.
16 Feb 2023
Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of moulds, particularly Aspergillus, Penicillium and Byssochlamys. It is found in rotting apples and apple products along with some mouldy fruits and other foods. Blue mould on a product is usually a good indicator that patulin is present.
14 Feb 2023
All our products are built for African conditions. Client feedback through the years help us tweak our existing and new product ranges so they do not let you down when the going gets tough.
13 Feb 2023
Whether you are an avid gardener or grow agricultural crops, a backpack sprayer will always be useful and should be a tool that you have at your disposal. A backpack sprayer is a portable piece of equipment that consists of a tank that straps to your back, and a hose with which one can spray the liquid contained in the tank. It typically makes use of a pump action in order to achieve an even spray that can disperse the liquid over large surface areas.
10 Feb 2023
Saai launched the world’s first artificial intelligence platform for family farmers. The WhatsApp-based platform Hi Saai uses billions of data points on the internet to develop a complex framework within which a complete answer to a set of farm-related questions is given within minutes.
09 Feb 2023
Yara Animal Nutrition's operations in South Africa include a raw materials processing plant and sales office in Umbogintwini near Durban, as well as distribution depots across the country. Selling mineral feed supplements to feed producers and farmers across Southern Africa with sales in Australia, New-Zealand, Middle East and Argentina. Globally, Yara Animal Nutrition sells to over 70 countries and controls wholly-owned phosphate mining and production assets in Europe and the Americas.
09 Feb 2023
Doosan Bobcat will provide equipment worth around $1 million for relief and recovery activities in the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkiye.
07 Feb 2023
South Africa’s 2022/2023 deciduous fruit season delivered something special to the market this January, a brand new very early red blush pear cultivar trademarked as Rosy-Lwazi. The variety has been bred locally by the Agricultural Research Counsel (ARC) and commercialised by Culdevco.
07 Feb 2023
Fish welfare legislation is urgently needed to protect farmed fish from cruelty, says Compassion in World Farming as a new scientific study published yesterday (6th February 2023) shows that the number of farmed fish has more than doubled since 2007.
07 Feb 2023
What Is A Borehole?
Borehole water is a sustainable method of providing water to your home. In terms of the National Water Act, boreholes need not be registered if the borehole is to be used for reasonable domestic use, small gardening, and the watering of animals, but specifically only for domestic use.
06 Feb 2023
Hail is a natural occurrence that can destroy a crop if it is severe enough. Hail storms are more likely to happen in environments that are prone to thunderstorms. It is therefore a risk that should be planned for when farming in such areas. In this article, we will explore how crop hail insurance can help you prepare for these risks and safeguard your agricultural farm against bankruptcy.
02 Feb 2023
The most expensive and vitally important aspect when it comes to poultry farming is feeding. Therefore, when investing in a poultry feeding system it is vital to ensure that it will help a farmer run their operation optimally and assure profitability. But what is the purpose of a feeding system? Feeding systems ensure that all chickens are fed in a short period and that every chicken gets the right daily portion of feed and nutrition.
30 Jan 2023
Water is a basic and essential resource that one should always have access to. Without it, one cannot perform basic hygiene practices, remain hydrated, and often can struggle to cook certain foods. If one cannot rely on one’s municipal water, it is important to ensure that one has alternative access to fresh and clean water. The best way to do this is to gather rainwater.
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