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Absa and AGDA host ministerial stakeholder dialogue to accelerate agricultural growth

Absa, in collaboration with the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA), hosted a prestigious Ministerial Stakeholder Dialogue on Monday, 14 October 2024, at the Maslow Hotel in Pretoria. ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Massey Ferguson: Celebrates over 40 years of exceptional service to Namibian farmers

Nestled in the heart of Namibia, Otjiwarongo Motors and Tractors (OMT) has become a cornerstone of the agricultural community. Founded in 1983, this family-owned business has dedicated ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Empowering rural women: A catalyst for sustainable development

Achieving gender equality and empowering women is not only a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for addressing global challenges such as extreme poverty, hunger, and climate change. ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 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

Business

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

VIDEO: Advanta Seeds – Canola Farmer’s Day

The Advanta Seeds team proudly embarked on the Canola Farmers' Day and shared much excitement for the future of canola oil. Watch the video for a flashback of the event. For more ...

5 Sep 2024 · < 1 min read

Livestock

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. Picture this: a herd ...

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

Namibian beef value chain prepares for new EU regulation

Namibia’s beef value chain is scram­bling to align the industry for the European Union’s Deforestation Regu­lation (EUDR) that comes into force on 1 January 2025. This regulation ...

15 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

Weekly livestock prices: 11 October 2024

Cattle per kg: A= R 52,8 B= R 45,1 C= R 44,43 Weaner calf=R 31,31 Sheep per kg: A= R 89,81 B= R 67,58 C= R 62,07 Feeder lamb= R 40,69 Pigs per kg: Porkers= ...

14 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Innovation

The FAW Southern Africa advantage in commercial vehicles 

FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly announces a record month in September 2024, building on its legacy of providing the most durable, rugged, dependable, and complete commercial truck range, ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Video: Mahindra Tractors | NAMPO Cape 2024

With so many different brands of tractors on the market, how do you choose? Mahindra Tractors makes this decision easy for you! All tractors come with a 3 year / 3 000 hour warranty. ...

15 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Do not let your taps run dry, give World of Sun and Wind Power a try

It seems like it will be a dry few months as Rand Water has implemented level one water restrictions to all municipalities. Dwindling water supplies coupled with the six-month ...

14 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

EchoShade brings excellence in agricultural netting

EchoShade is a proud South African family business that upholds quality and innovation in the agricultural netting industry. Founded by Wynand van Staden and supported by his five sons, the ...

14 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Alternative energy solutions help avert downtime at Hy-Line International’s hatche...

Hy-Line is a chicken breeding farm selling poultry ranging from just one day old. The business is uniquely positioned, and through its research and development pillar of the organisation ...

9 Oct 2024 · 9 min read

Mechanisation

Massey Ferguson: Celebrates over 40 years of exceptional service to Namibian farmers

Nestled in the heart of Namibia, Otjiwarongo Motors and Tractors (OMT) has become a cornerstone of the agricultural community. Founded in 1983, this family-owned business has dedicated ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

The FAW Southern Africa advantage in commercial vehicles 

FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly announces a record month in September 2024, building on its legacy of providing the most durable, rugged, dependable, and complete commercial truck range, ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Video: Mahindra Tractors | NAMPO Cape 2024

With so many different brands of tractors on the market, how do you choose? Mahindra Tractors makes this decision easy for you! All tractors come with a 3 year / 3 000 hour warranty. ...

15 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

VIDEO: Drotsky’s innovative grain bins

Izak Wolfaard van Drotsky visits Jeandre Brink at Groot Phesantekraal. Drotsky offers farm implements that exceed farmers' needs. For this specific farmer, space for grain bins was a ...

15 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Case IH Global Product Specialist: Big things to come for Axial Flow combines

Bart van Damme, the Global Product Specialist on combines for CNH, discussed combine harvesters at NAMPO Cape. Bart has been in the industry for 26 years and has travelled to 66 ...

11 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Crops

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

VIDEO: Drotsky’s innovative grain bins

Izak Wolfaard van Drotsky visits Jeandre Brink at Groot Phesantekraal. Drotsky offers farm implements that exceed farmers' needs. For this specific farmer, space for grain bins was a ...

15 Oct 2024 · < 1 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

Absa and AGDA host ministerial stakeholder dialogue to accelerate agricultural growth

Absa, in collaboration with the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA), hosted a prestigious Ministerial Stakeholder Dialogue on Monday, 14 October 2024, at the Maslow Hotel in Pretoria. ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Empowering rural women: A catalyst for sustainable development

Achieving gender equality and empowering women is not only a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for addressing global challenges such as extreme poverty, hunger, and climate change. ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Hands-on rhino conservation: Learning at the frontlines

Final Year Veterinary Students Gain Invaluable Insights into Dehorning Rhino World Rhino Day, celebrated on 22nd September, is a crucial reminder of the fragile state of our planet’s ...

14 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Solutions needed to weather climate change for SA food security

Climate change poses significant challenges to South Africa's agricultural sector, which is already vulnerable to droughts as one of the driest countries in the world. This means that ...

11 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

120 years of AgriSA: Agriculture is a national asset

AgriSA is commemorating 120 years of leadership in the South African agricultural sector. Concurrently, South Africa is celebrating 30 years of democracy and the development and growth ...

11 Oct 2024 · 2 min read
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