South African on the CIOPORA board
Dr Viresh Ramburan has recently been appointed to the CIOPORA Board, making him the first person from the African continent to join this institution...
South Africa: Feed industry
FIGURE 1 animal feed contribution to the south african economy, 2021
The feed industry in South Africa has a long history, which began in the...
Global aquaculture products market to hit USD 56.2 billion by 2027, study
The global aquaculture products market is projected to be worth USD 56.2 Billion by 2027, growing at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 7.2 per...
Culdevco’s licenced ARC-bred plum cultivars grow to 50% of exported carton figures as 2022/2023...
A recent plum cultivar information day at Culdevco’s head office in Stellenbosch was well attended by growers, exporters and nurseries. The Agricultural Research Council...
ESTER-GAZERS: Testing guidelines for ester oils in transformers – part 2
by Gert Nel, WearCheck divisional manager: transformers, and Corné Dames, WearCheck transformer consultant
Ester oil is a type of insulating oil used in electrical equipment....
Global compound feed industry and animal welfare
The global compound feed industry is constantly growing, and total global compound feed production is estimated to be over 1 billion tonnes (1.1 billion...
2023 Africa Agriculture Status Report Released
The 2022 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR23) was launched today, with the message that the repercussions of inaction are not just confined to hunger...
Bayer to invest EUR 220 million in new R&D facility at its Monheim site
Bayer significantly strengthens its commitment to innovation in regenerative agriculture with a EUR 220 million investment in research and development (R&D) at its Monheim...
The new look of agriculture: Technology makes efficient and sustainable farming possible
By Marius Wessels, Manager: Professional Services for SYSPRO Africa
By the year 2050, the global population is projected to surpass 9 billion, presenting a substantial...
Nutrient neutrality laws’: Academics offer solution that unlocks housebuilding while still protecting environment
Academics from the University of Exeter Business School have been involved in the development of a new service that matches landowners with developers to...