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Agroforestry 4: Agroforestry systems in Africa

Agroforestry systems come in a wide variety of shapes and forms in Africa. These systems all include woody perennials combined with agricultural crops and/or livestock. Trees or shrubs i...

31 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

Food security in Africa 

Africa, a continent with immense agricultural potential, continues to grapple with widespread hunger and food insecurity. Despite having 60% of the world’s available arable land and a ...

31 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Have a super planting season with Rovic’s Super 25 ripper!

If you want a happy farmer, give him nice loose soil, ready for planting. Unfortunately, nature cannot be controlled, but Rovic's Super 25 ripper is an excellent second prize. This ma...

30 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

Zambian government should allow imports of GMO maize

Allowing only non-genetically modified maize will not combat the immediate hunger of the country Zambia's maize production in the 2023/24 season is down by over 50% to an estimated ha...

14 Aug 2024 · 5 min read

Lauretta Visage – a God-fearing farmer

Dedication, hard work, the right decisions … and the right fertiliser, lead to abundant harvests and successful farming. This fact is proven by Lauretta Visagie of Vereeniging. Born...

7 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

Boran bull sells for a whopping R8 million

Hurwitz Farming had a more than successful auction on Saturday, 3 August when their prize bull Cyclone sold for a record-breaking R8 million. Sinyo Borans from Zimbabwe bought this pr...

5 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

Agroforestry part 2: Benefits of agroforestry

Research has shown that agroforestry in Africa offers more benefits to the farmer and the environment than forestry and agriculture. Agroforestry is an agricultural system in which tr...

2 Aug 2024 · 7 min read

John Deere Parts Bootcamp: Better knowledge leads to happier Customers for the Par...

John Deere’s quality does not only lie in their equipment but also in their people. To ensure that Customers get the best service, advice and support, they invest in keeping their Part...

30 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

A world of shade netting in the agriculture industry

In the agriculture industry, shade netting has become an indispensable product for farmers to use to assist in crop growth and protecting plants from a variety of environmental stressors...

11 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Upgrade your outdoor spaces with Multiknit eXtreme 32 Colourshade

Comfort, protection and aesthetically pleasing … these are the components homeowners are looking for when planning their outdoor living, entertainment and parking spaces. Shade netting...

10 Jul 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Novatek Animal Feed has it all!

Need food for your sheep, chickens, pigs, horses, or fish? Look no further, Novatek Animal Feed has it all. Novatek supplies scientifically formulated quality feeds for your animals ...

9 Jul 2024 · < 1 min read

Zimbabwe’s dam construction a slow drip

Zimbabwe is moving full steam ahead with its dam construction programme as the country touts irrigation as the panacea to food security. The only thing that is standing in the way of tho...

13 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

ARCOTHERM air heaters – boost output yield and product quality – plug-and-pl...

Air heaters are useful in many areas of the agriculture sector. Applied Heat Pty Ltd, based in Johannesburg, now extends its range capability for its well established ARCOTHERM range of ...

10 Jun 2024 · 4 min read

Make memories that will last a lifetime with Humdani Safaris

Experiencing the African bushveld needs to be on the top of your bucket list. But experiencing the African bushveld with Humdani Safari’s is your only choice. Why not get away and r...

21 May 2024 · 5 min read

Register for AgriSkills Transfer mid-year intake: It is never too late to start le...

If you are thinking of joining the agricultural industry but have missed enrolment at AgriSkills Transfer at the beginning of the year ... do not fret! You have a second chance to join t...

14 May 2024 · 2 min read

Boreholes dry up in Zimbabwe plots

Zimbabwe’s long dry season is being felt by plot owners who sunk bore - holes to counter water shortages. For years, plot owners in Bulawayo, the country’s second city, have utilised...

13 May 2024 · 4 min read

West Coast boutique wine farm and cellar opts for sale by auction

A boutique wine farm and cellar situated between the towns of Vredendal and Klawer, 300km north of Cape Town and 30 km inland of Doringbaai on the West Coast will be going on sale via au...

11 Apr 2024 · 3 min read

SARO’s innovative irrigation solutions take center stage at NAMS event

SARO Agro Industrial Limited proudly participated in the Official Launch Ceremony of the National Agricultural Mechanization Strategy (NAMS) held at the Natural Resources Development Col...

6 Mar 2024 · 3 min read

Ensuring food security in South Africa through enhanced cybersecurity for farmers

Technology has improved productivity, efficiency, and communication in every industry across the globe, and agriculture is no exception. Once considered a traditionally low-tech industry...

6 Mar 2024 · 4 min read
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