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Ntaba Nyoni Cattle production auction

Ntaba Nyoni Cattle proudly presents their 2 in 1 production auction at Phala Phala Wildlife in Bela-Bela on 4 March 2023. Ntaba Nyoni production auction The auction will include cattle ...

13 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

Center Pivot Engineering and Design with Reinke

Reinke Centre pivots are one of the many innovations in today's industry. From the high-quality steel used to produce it and its unique features such as the C-channel leg. The way the ...

13 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

Makita cordless outdoor power equipment

Makita’s current outdoor power equipment slogan: “Live Green – Grow Strong” for their outdoor power equipment range, effectively captures Makita’s rich history as one of the world ...

13 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

Sernick Group’s annual breeding stock auction

The Sernick Group is optimistic about the future of agriculture in South Africa. That is why they strive to breed cattle that are hardy and adaptable. Their recent production auction was ...

13 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

Save time and diesel with Myburgh Toerusting’s combination rake

“Livestock farmers must provide hay for the winter and with the ever increasing price of diesel, Myburgh Toerusting’s combination rake is perfect to make the haymaking process more ...

13 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

Business

African agribusinesses can still grow: Part 2

Growth of African agribusinesses cannot be modelled around business strategies utilised by firms in first world countries (FWC). Economic policing characteristics such as interest rates, ...

3 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

African agribusiness companies can still grow – Part 3

Factors affecting agribusinesses cannot be looked at from one perspective, especially for Africa. Each Sub-Saharan region is facing unique challenges in its environmental, socio-political, ...

3 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

Power cuts cripple homes, businesses hard in Zimbabwe

Electricity outages have escalated in Zimbabwe, with the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) citing vandalism of its infrastructure, but experts say power generation is being ...

9 Jan 2023 · 7 min read

Bonus for farmers: Revaro Agri in cooperation with AgriBonus, offers more to farmers

AgriBonus (AB) is the first loyalty programme specifically designed to reward farmers for the loyalty they show towards certain brands. The AgriBonus loyalty programme Farmers are ...

19 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

Nedbank partners with the automotive industry to drive competitiveness amid turbul...

The South African automotive industry, which generates around 18,7% of domestic manufacturing output, plays a significant role in our country’s economy, with a GDP contribution comparable ...

12 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

Livestock

Ntaba Nyoni Cattle production auction

Ntaba Nyoni Cattle proudly presents their 2 in 1 production auction at Phala Phala Wildlife in Bela-Bela on 4 March 2023. Ntaba Nyoni production auction The auction will include cattle ...

13 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

Sernick Group’s annual breeding stock auction

The Sernick Group is optimistic about the future of agriculture in South Africa. That is why they strive to breed cattle that are hardy and adaptable. Their recent production auction was ...

13 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

Zambia Pig Genetics is a farmer-owned company offering top pig genetics

Your farm will immediately benefit from our experience, energy, and enthusiasm thanks to the close collaboration approach that we take. This strategy was built on our worldwide research, ...

13 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

PhosPro 17 – More than just a phosphate

Phosphate is traditionally the only summer supplement in South Africa, but it often happens that phosphate alone during the summer and late summer is not always sufficient for optimal ...

8 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

A persistent problem in Zambia: Salmonellosis in laying hens

Salmonella is an enterobacterium, which means it can primarily infect the gastrointestinal tract, although in some cases it can distribute from the intestines to other organs. Each ...

8 Feb 2023 · 7 min read

Innovation

ALCO-Safe supplier of quality electronic Breath Alcohol Detectors and accessories

ALCO-Safe (Pty) Ltd is the major supplier of quality electronic Breath Alcohol Detectors and accessories in South Africa with 43 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, and ...

8 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

From silkworms to silk garments Part 2: How to raise silkworms properly

Obtaining silkworm larvae or eggs to begin your farm is the most essential step in the process of starting a sericulture (silk production) operation. In the second part of this series, ...

6 Feb 2023 · 9 min read

Beekeeping part 7: Pests and diseases

Bees are subject to pests and diseases, and beekeepers should be on the lookout for symptoms. In many countries beekeepers are required to register with the relevante authorities and in ...

6 Feb 2023 · 8 min read

AFB vaccine: A breakthrough in protecting honey-bees

The first vaccine for honeybees to prevent the fatal bacterial American foulbrood disease (AFB) has been conditionally approved by the United States Department of Agriculture ...

3 Feb 2023 · 6 min read

The use of plastic in agriculture: Part 2

Humankind’s search for new materials to use within the agricultural value chain continues to evolve. The evolution is spurred by various factors that influence material choice, such as ...

3 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

Mechanisation

Save time and diesel with Myburgh Toerusting’s combination rake

“Livestock farmers must provide hay for the winter and with the ever increasing price of diesel, Myburgh Toerusting’s combination rake is perfect to make the haymaking process more ...

13 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

Farmers depend on Rumax to make top class feed

The vital key to success in animal husbandry is feed. Therefore, more and more farmers rely on Rumax to provide their animals with nothing but the best. Jaco Pieters started Rumax in ...

9 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

Perfect for the farmer who wants to farm: New Holland tractors offers new efficiency

New Holland Agriculture has a wide range of tractor units from 27 to 66 kW to meet the market demands. TT3 series The TT3 tractor series was designed based on extensive customer ...

8 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

The new 6-cylinder on the block: The John Deere 6140B CAB Tractor

The 6140B Cab Tractor is equipped with the proven John Deere 6-Cylinder Turbo Charged Tier III engine, incorporating the latest John Deere engine technology. This tractor boasts with 140hp ...

8 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

FAW trucks offers solutions for every industry

FAW Trucks believe that having the right commercial vehicle solution for each specific need is key to getting the best value for money as well as ensuring road safety and efficiency. During ...

8 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

Crops

Soil microbiology, the present and the future

Agriculture is in a time where the focus is increasingly placed on the subject of soil microbiology and "soil health". Regular discussions across the spectrum, between the media, producers, ...

7 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

Corteva Agriscience Cultivate progress by bringing farmers and crop protection tog...

Corteva Agriscience™ is a dedicated agricultural company that focuses on supporting farmers to get the most out of every hectare every season. Our solutions increase productivity and ...

6 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

Pioneer crop focus: Silk jamming

What is silk jamming? This phenomenon occurs when the silks are supposed to appear at the tip of the cob and the elongation of the silks is obstructed by husk leaves that are packed too ...

6 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Invasive alien plants – Prosopis Part 2: Prosopis spread is a major catastrophe

The invasive alien plant, prosopis, is a serious threat to of areas in Southerern Africa where it threatens water resources, indigenous vegetation and the livelihood of communities who are ...

6 Feb 2023 · 7 min read

Processing of condiments Part 26: PEAR RELISH

A relish is a sweet-n-sour condiment containing preserved fruit/vegetable pieces and spices. It is served with curries, hot and cold meats, and savouries. Pear relish is usually prepared ...

6 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

People

Opinion Piece: Temporary employment services can speed up fibre rollout and give r...

While the Covid-19 pandemic threw the world, and South Africa, into chaos, it was also responsible for rapidly pushing the digital agenda. As more people are now empowered to work from ...

18 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

Momentum Metropolitan’s Women in Farming

Candidates from Momentum Metropolitan's Women in Farming programme, a three-year incubator that aims to enhance the skills of young black female farmers, recently celebrated their ...

31 Oct 2022 · < 1 min read

Agricultural Writers SA North: Awards evening on 14 October 2022

The regional candidates for the Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) North were officially announced on 14 October during an awards event in Pretoria. The event's main sponsors were Corteva ...

18 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

CNH Industrial puts women empowerment first

What is a woman in one word? That entirely depends on who you ask, but for the ladies working at CNH Industrial, every word evokes courage and inspires other women to persevere. During ...

7 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

How to improve father-son work relationships

Conflict between fathers and sons relates to traditional male roles. Once men understand the underlying issues, they can work to transcend their competitive instincts. “No matter what ...

31 Aug 2022 · 12 min read

News & Events

World pulse day 2023

On Friday, February 10, World Pulses Day, experts who are gathering for a ground-breaking international conference on food systems will be encouraging people to adopt diets packed with ...

10 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

Experts urge public to pack diets with pulses for the health of people, planet and...

Experts gathering for a ground-breaking international conference on food systems are this Friday, on World Pulses Day (10 February), encouraging people to adopt diets packed with pulses to ...

10 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

FarmSol and SAB power farmers in the North-West to new productivity levels

As part of its ongoing commitment to the development of black farmers, FarmSol Holdings in collaboration with South African Breweries (SAB) this morning donated brand-new tractors and ...

8 Feb 2023 · 6 min read

SONA 2023: Food security hangs in the balance without immediate action on Eskom

As President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation Address this week, the only way to guarantee food security in South Africa will be an announcement of immediate action by ...

7 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

Ford Commences Exports of Next-Generation Ranger from South Africa to Over 100 Mar...

Ford has commenced exports of the Next-Generation Ranger from its manufacturing plants in South Africa to serve the ever-growing customer demand. The South African-built Next-Gen Ranger is ...

2 Feb 2023 · 4 min read
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