ESTER-GAZERS: Testing guidelines for ester oils in transformers – part 2
by Gert Nel, WearCheck divisional manager: transformers, and Corné Dames, WearCheck transformer consultantEster oil is a type of insulating oil used in electrical equipment....
What does the EU ban mean for antibiotic use in farm animals in...
With the ban on using all forms of routine farm antibiotics now in place in the European Union (EU), what does the situation hold...
From Poverty To Wealth: How Farmers In Diverse Rural Communities Doubled Their Income In...
By: Dr. Nimrod Israely
"We look and sound different, but under the skin, our mechanisms are similar."
DIVERSITY IS THE PREMISE
People approach me, saying, "I appreciate...
Pros and Cons of Having Chickens in Your Garden
Have you ever considered raising chickens in your garden? What aspect appeals to you the most – the prospect of fresh eggs, natural pest...
World Water Week: safeguarding our planet’s most vital resource
Water preservation and management has never been more important and with World Water Week running between 20-24 August, the South African Breweries (SAB)looks at...
A love of the land
Thokozile Maphisa has imagined herself as a commercial farmer, feeding the nation and creating jobs, since she was just a child. With the establishment...
What is a Solar Water Pump System ?
A solar water pump system refers to an electrical pump system that relies on electricity supplied by one or many Photovoltaic (PV) panels. It...
The Benefits of Drones for Crop Spraying
Worldwide, agribusiness has implemented drones to improve the productivity, safety and cost-effectiveness of operating a farm. As a result of aerial precision, growers can...
How The Attitude of Israeli Farmers Can Help Create Prosperity Among Smallholders?
There were 13 children in my age group in the Kibbutz. Most of us grew up together, living in the same building, one bad...
US Dept of Agriculture dives into blueberry and cranberry genotyping
Every year over 1.5 million tonnes of blueberries and over half a million tonnes of cranberries are produced. This is expected to rise significantly...