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
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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.
22 Sep 2023
The World Farmers’ Organisation agreed to report Saai’s family farmer resolution against farm killings and the poor security situation in the South African countryside to the United Nations.
21 Sep 2023
John Hudson, Head of Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking
South Africa (SA) is in the enviable position of being a net exporter of agricultural products. Aside from the obvious contribution this makes to SA’s GDP and job creation, this, combined with excellent local production and 2 prior years of record exports, are the main reasons why SA has been able to ensure food security and curb food price inflation compared to the rest of the world.
20 Sep 2023
Transformasie van die landbousektor is nie so eenvoudig nie. Mens kan nie bloot 'n stuk grond oorhandig en die begunstigdes aansê om te begin boer nie. Suksesvolle transformasie behels 'n komplekse interkonneksie van talle kritieke faktore, waarsonder landbou-ondernemings waarskynlik sal misluk.
15 Sep 2023
Strong and vital seedlings, shiny and saturaterd-colored leaves, developed canopy and rapid yield – these are just a few of the results reported by avocado growers in Western Galilee, Israel, who fertilize young groves with Multicote™ Agri.
11 Sep 2023
For millennia, the process of farming has remained unchanged, making it seem utterly absurd to envision cultivating organic plants without the use of soil. However, Zandile Kumalo is among the many farmers who have embraced the possibility of soil-less farming. As the CEO and Co-founder of the first Smart Vertical Hydroponic farm, she can attest to the potential of this cutting-edge technology in agriculture.
07 Sep 2023
A recent plum cultivar information day at Culdevco’s head office in Stellenbosch was well attended by growers, exporters and nurseries. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) bred varieties such as Ruby Sun, African Delight®, Ruby Star, African Rose® and Flavour Star are currently South Africa’s top cultivars and they have grown from 32% of the export market in 2020/2021 to 50% in 2022/2023.
06 Sep 2023
Landbou is 'n komplekse besigheid wat deur verskeie uitdagings geraak word. Baie van dié uitdagings is buite produsente se beheer, en dit is duidelik dat alle belanghebbendes saam moet werk om hierdie uitdagings die hoof te bied. Samewerking het beslis 'n rimpeleffek en versterk almal se pogings om beter resultate te lewer.
05 Sep 2023
Opinion Piece: Cultivating Success: How BPO Partnerships Can Boost Efficiency And Protect Profitability In Farming
By Tennille Bell, General Manager of Sales at Programmed Process Outsourcing (PPO)
02 Sep 2023
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