Successful land reform programmes need a solid foundation
Failures of the land reform programme have been widely reported. They can, however, be mitigated considerably if the beneficiaries of the programme are provided...
The Growing Pecan Market in South Africa
South Africa is the world’s third-largest pecan producer. According to the 2020 issue of the South African Pecan Nut Producers Association’s (SAPPA) magazine, there...
Organic Fertilizers and the Future of Eco-Conscious Agriculture
The movement towards organic farming is not merely a trend but a revival of the intrinsic relationship between nature and agriculture. This paradigm shift,...
Increasing Efficiency Planting and Harvesting
Throughout agricultural history, the primary focus has been on increasing crop yields to feed a growing civilization. Farmers must regularly account for factors that...
Mobile grain dryers
By reducing cereal losses through thorough processing, and improving health (reducing aflatoxins), it is not surprising that mobile grain dryers have become popular in...
From powder to component: 3D printing for mobile machinery manufacturers
Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, has become a key concept in the off-highway industry. All major construction, forestry and agricultural machinery manufacturers,...
Young farmer turned family farm around
BY: Fundiswa Nkwanyana
Gone are the days when farms were led by old men and women, now that we are in the 21st century they...
The Ultimate Guide to Agricultural Land
By :Denisse Garcia
Investing in agricultural land is a smart way to provide products to others and make a profitable income. Practicing land management is...
Could Kaolin Clay Replace Pesticides in Crops?
Farmers consider how other species influence crops to create a nourishing agricultural environment. Hungry insects, fungi and animals search for delicious dinners and put...
Soil pollution and its effects
By Nita Karume:
Soil pollution poses a big threat to agricultural productivity, food safety, and human health. Unfortunately, according to a new FAO report released...