Reducing feed costs in poultry production
How can I lower poultry feed costs without compromising growth or yield?
By using a targeted enzyme application approach with broiler diets, poultry producers can...
Malawi Farm input subsidy programme: Is it a worthy cause?
In 2005, the Malawi Government introduced a large scale national programme subsidising agricultural inputs, mainly fertilisers and seeds for maize production, with an objective...
The Moral: Read the fine print before signing trade agreements!
By Nick Barnes
If there is one moral - if one would call it that -from the devastating impact of chicken portion imports on Africa’s...
Benchmarking trace mineral levels in pig feed
Did you ever wonder about the trace mineral levels in pig feed your neighbour is using compared to you? Well researchers surveyed animal feed...
Global Witness reports 227 land and environmental activists murdered in a single year
A Global Witness report released reveals that 227 land and environmental activists were murdered in 2020 for defending their land and the planet. That...
5 Ways John Deere Supports Farmers
All our clients across all divisions have one common goal in mind. Whether you are trading in your fleet every three years to remain...
Kenyan youth to tap untapped potential in agriculture
One of the most pressing challenges among Kenya’s educated youth is unemployment. According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Kenya’s literacy rate for those...
Why Nairobi summit is a big deal for Africa’s agriculture
The four-day AGRF 2021 Summit is set to take place next week in Nairobi, Kenya with participants expected to chart a recovery path for...
Africa’s farmers deserve choices
In a few weeks, the United Nations will host the first international Food Systems Summit. The goal is to create a global movement committed...
Danfoss South Africa tests energy savings for fixed scroll versus inverter scroll technology
Alistair Bell, Technical Support Engineer at Danfoss South Africa
There is no question that energy efficiency is swiftly becoming a key concern within the refrigeration...