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How to keep the rodents at bayrodents bay

A mice or rat infestation can be an­noying, and it can also cause real problems by chewing through wires, droppings can spread disease, and they can contaminate food and feed. Once ...

17 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

Poultry 101: Keep your chickens healthy and well fed

The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has made it their mission to im­prove lives through the sustainable production of poultry, and empowering farmers in developing regions. They achieve ...

17 Oct 2024 · 10 min read

ZA Truck and Trailer revolutionise the meaning of second hand

Buying second hand can be scary, especially when you are buying a vehicle for your business. But ZA Truck and Trailer is redefining the meaning of second hand. ZA Truck and Trailer ...

17 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Fair Cape Dairies announces partnership with SA Harvest as exclusive beneficiary f...

Fair Cape Dairies is proud to announce SA Harvest as their exclusive beneficiary for donations of short-dated products, solidifying their commitment to sustainability and social ...

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Pick up the pace with the Väderstad Tempo L planter! | Vitamech

Everyone wants to be a winner; you cannot deny it - whether it is coming first in hurdles at school, being the top salesperson at work, or cooking the juiciest meat on the braai. Farming ...

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Business

Expand your project capabilities with Knittex shade netting for Civil Engineering ...

As a leading shade netting manufacturer in South Africa, Knittex is excited to introduce the versatility of our shade netting products for the civil engineering and construction industries. ...

16 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Solar has never been this simple! Solar Structures Africa makes the complicated easy

Solar Structures Africa (SSA) is taking the solar energy landscape by storm with its expertly crafted, lightweight steel mounting structures designed for solar panel ...

9 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Engen’s enduring partnership with NAMPO continues to empower farmers

Engen reaffirmed its support for the agricultural sector by partnering with Grain SA at Nampo Cape 2024. Held from 11-14 September in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, the event marked its 5th ...

17 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

Keep your farm’s inputs safe with Tugela Steel’s storage solutions

Farming is more than just planting seeds and hoping for the best. It’s about ensuring every input—from seeds to fertiliser and equipment—is stored correctly so that you can maximize ...

9 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

The South African division of the world’s leading water technology company c...

Xylem SA is excited to share that it has successfully achieved certification in ISO 14001 and 45001 management systems, covering Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). The certification ...

6 Sep 2024 · 5 min read

Livestock

Poultry 101: Keep your chickens healthy and well fed

The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has made it their mission to im­prove lives through the sustainable production of poultry, and empowering farmers in developing regions. They achieve ...

17 Oct 2024 · 10 min read

VIDEO: Tal-Tec celebrates 50 years in the industry

Tal-Tec stands for Talbot and Technology, founded by Peter Talbot, the company’s technological advancements stayed true to their name for more than 50 years. Greg Talbot, CEO of ...

17 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Wires, weights, and wildlife: Gallagher Animal Management’s smart tech for a wild ...

Human-wildlife conflict is like a showdown between nature and human activity, and it is happening more often than we think, especially in places like South Africa. Understanding ...

15 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Tal-Tec celebrates 50 years of innovation and technology

Tal-Tec stands for Talbot and Technology, founded by Peter Talbot, the company’s technological advancements stayed true to their name for more than 50 years. Greg Talbot, CEO of ...

15 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Create a comfortable environment for your birds with Newquip’s poultry cages

Birds need the right environment to produce the maximum amount of eggs every day. To get this right, Newquip has the best poultry cages that focus on your bird’s well-being. All their ...

15 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Innovation

How to keep the rodents at bayrodents bay

A mice or rat infestation can be an­noying, and it can also cause real problems by chewing through wires, droppings can spread disease, and they can contaminate food and feed. Once ...

17 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

VIDEO: Agrico at Vondeling Wines farm | Paarl

Agrico brings innovation to farmers' doorsteps! The Vondeling Wines farm at Vrymansfontein outside Paarl makes use of Agrico's complete drip irrigation solutions that were developed and ...

17 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Ultranexus brings the outside to you in HD

Ultranexus can make your outdoor experiences more enjoyable with their Pulsar products. Whether you are looking to hunt that Roland Ward buck or just go sightseeing with Ultranexus and ...

16 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

The story of an African tractor

While Kubota tractors have been manufactured in Japan for more than a century, it is here in South Africa where the orange tractors have found their way into the hearts of users thanks to ...

16 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Expand your project capabilities with Knittex shade netting for Civil Engineering ...

As a leading shade netting manufacturer in South Africa, Knittex is excited to introduce the versatility of our shade netting products for the civil engineering and construction industries. ...

16 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Mechanisation

ZA Truck and Trailer revolutionise the meaning of second hand

Buying second hand can be scary, especially when you are buying a vehicle for your business. But ZA Truck and Trailer is redefining the meaning of second hand. ZA Truck and Trailer ...

17 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Pick up the pace with the Väderstad Tempo L planter! | Vitamech

Everyone wants to be a winner; you cannot deny it - whether it is coming first in hurdles at school, being the top salesperson at work, or cooking the juiciest meat on the braai. Farming ...

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Bell Equipment | NAMPO Cape 2024

Bell Equipment is generally more focused on the sugarcane and timber industries with specialised machines designed to assist sugarcane farmers and foresters with their load and haul ...

17 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

The story of an African tractor

While Kubota tractors have been manufactured in Japan for more than a century, it is here in South Africa where the orange tractors have found their way into the hearts of users thanks to ...

16 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Expand your project capabilities with Knittex shade netting for Civil Engineering ...

As a leading shade netting manufacturer in South Africa, Knittex is excited to introduce the versatility of our shade netting products for the civil engineering and construction industries. ...

16 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Crops

VIDEO: Corteva Agricience | NAMPO Cape 2024

Corteva Agricience has several herbicides you need to ensure maximum yields for all your crops. Corteva's Instinct® Optinyte® technology, a water-based nitrification inhibitor has been ...

17 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Production guide for small grains in Africa part 3: Fertiliser application

Fertiliser has become a big part in a farmer’s operations and budget because the correct and right quantity of fertiliser will give a farmer a better yield. It is recommended that where ...

15 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

That All Gold deliciousness: Every tomato is grown with love

Every bottle of All Gold tomato sauce contains 36 tomatoes, or so the famous advertisement in the nineties claimed. The question is, where do these delicious tomatoes come from. During a ...

15 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

Everything you need to know about fall army worms

Although over the years measures have been taken to contain fall army worms in Zambia, these pests remain a high priority. When fall army worms move in, they can cause destruction to maize ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Get the Scoop on Poelbros’ manure spreaders!

Poelbros Handel has been a cornerstone in the agricultural industry, providing top-quality farming equipment and services. Specialising in manure and lime spreader rentals, Poelbros Handel ...

15 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

People

Agroforestry 3: Women’s role and rights

Women play an important role in agroforestry and other farming systems, as they make up about 50% of the agricultural labour force. Yet, in many countries on the continent, they have less ...

11 Sep 2024 · 9 min read

African cuisine 1: A fusion of cultures

The rich and diverse culinary traditions of Africa developed over a very long time and many cultures have contributed to the unique character of African dishes. These cultures include not ...

5 Sep 2024 · 7 min read

Meet Rozanne Herion: No task is too big for this iron woman

There is no reason for farmer’s wives and women in agriculture to wait and plead that busy men do work in and around the house. Does the crooked gate bother you? Grab the welding machine. ...

29 Aug 2024 · 7 min read

WPF releases free training on feeding chickens

The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released free training materials to help poultry farmers ensure their chickens are properly fed and watered. The training module is part of a ...

21 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

Drotsky – women show their mettle in welding

Farmers across South Africa have relied on Drotsky's dependable hammer mills, feed mixers, and pellet machines since 1962. The very first hammer mill was built by Gert Drotsky, and over ...

20 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

News & Events

Fair Cape Dairies announces partnership with SA Harvest as exclusive beneficiary f...

Fair Cape Dairies is proud to announce SA Harvest as their exclusive beneficiary for donations of short-dated products, solidifying their commitment to sustainability and social ...

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

2024 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards winners announced

The 2024 Absa top 10 olive oil awards was held on Wednesday, 16 October at the stunning Grande Roche estate in Paarl. This prestigious event is the highlight of South Africa’s olive oil ...

17 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Food for Africa through collaboration

Food is central to our lives. It holds cultural and social significance, and brings people together. However, the scarcity of food means that it is also a source of anxiety. While the ...

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Partnerships are needed to cull rising agro-input costs

Increases in the cost of commodities, widespread supply shortages and global oil price hikes are just some of the micro- and macro-economic factors that have contributed to the rising costs ...

16 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Celebrating 60 years of excellence: Super Armature Winding Africa (SAW Africa)

This month, Super Armature Winding (SAW) Africa proudly celebrates 60 years of dedicated service and innovation in the electrical and mechanical repair industry. Established in 1964 by ...

16 Oct 2024 · 3 min read
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