How prepaid electricity sub-meters can assist farmers with farm dwellings electrification
By Zachariya Lockhat, Business Development Head and Colin Openshaw, Consultant, Recharger Prepaid Meters
As the much-anticipated rainy season begins across South Africa’s main farming areas, we...
Optimizing animal protein production for a better world
There are different views on how we should optimize the animal protein supply chain, but let’s first put matters into perspective. Today, the livestock sector employs 1.3 billion people according to...
Bayer to speed global development of vegetable seeds varieties at expanded R&D Center in...
Bayer signals its commitment to delivering high quality cucumber, melon, pepper and eggplant seeds faster to growers around the world with the announced expansion...
How is fighting poverty linked to investors’ ROI?
"Sustainable prosperity is the result of a successful business model.”
It is 1994; I am a fruit grower, spraying a lot and dreaming of an...
Sugar farmers in a sweet spot
By: Tanya McClean
Khumbulani Mthethwa (46) from Darnall, KwaZulu-Natal is a farmer who has been farming since the early 90’s. He believes the future of...
High quality genetics to realize the full value
Using high-quality animal genetics for the best Return on Investment is a no-brainer. With the newest insights on DNA and how it affects an animal’s potential, it is easier for a team of experts to identify differences between individual animals...
Mineral product eliminates mycotoxins
Recent news articles reporting elevated mycotoxin levels found in some fruit juices has again placed the spotlight on the occurrence of this natural toxic...
Smart weed control can soften the blow of high fertilizer costs
With fertiliser prices at exceptionally high levels, producers can manage input costs and optimise yield this season by controlling weeds at the right time...
Danfoss tackles cold room best practices and importance of refrigeration in Nigeria
Nigeria Engineering firm Danfoss will be focusing on the importance of implementing cold room maintenance best practices for an ever-growing and demanding African climate,...
Impacts of introducing hydroponics to Libya’s farms
Libya’s agrarian community is small. The country has a desert climate, so the land is not typically fertile enough to sustain Libya’s farms. Due...