Satellite technology enables farmers to live a fully connected life
South Africa’s isolated farming communities no longer cut off from the world
Today, the internet is the mechanism...
Battery cage rearing system in poultry farming: a necessary evil?
There are different systems of rearing chicken namely free-range, semi-intensive, folding units and intensive systems. To a large extent, chicken production especially...
SOLENOID VS. CERAMIC VALVES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Selecting
the right valve goes beyond understanding the function it needs to serve. It’s
also important to factor in cost efficiency, durability and maintenance
considerations....
Transparent and reliable agriculture insurance
The 2019–20 Australian bushfire season, colloquially known as the Black Summer, had by March, burnt an estimated 18.6 million hectares, and approximately...
VapourGuard™ – Water & Resource Saving Solution
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Efficient and reliable water storage is part of a vital infrastructure, providing a...
Poultry feed additives
A variety of different feed additives are commonly used in poultry diets, or can be used when the need arises.
Transforming Africa’s livestock sector is key to food security amid surging demand for meat...
Pastoralist with herd Horn of Africa_Katherine Bundra Roux
Without sustainable growth of its livestock sector, Africa...
Farm risk management in the COVID-19 pandemic
For farmers, managing risk is second nature. From planting diverse crops to provide staggered harvesting windows and marketing options, buying crop insurance,...
Hyperspectral imaging sensors for agricultural applications
Spectral imaging is the detection of light reflected
by the crop with the use of specialized sensors. It is measured in spectral
bands. The...
Adoption of precision agriculture to match fertilizer inputs in livestock farming
Livestock farmers are increasingly adopting precision
agriculture techniques to match fertilizer inputs more closely to grassland
requirements. The techniques, underpinned by a combined package...