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Initio Consultants: Your partner in premium pruning solutions

Initio Consultants is a proudly family-owned business built on a foundation of integrity, experience, and genuine care for its customers. Initio Consultants has established itself not just ...

20 May 2025 · 3 min read

Fire water supplies: CKM’s backbone for fire readiness

Electric motor driven sprinkler pump sets CKM’s electric motor-driven pumps are ideal as primary fire pumps which can be further supported by diesel engine driven pumps as a secondary ...

19 May 2025 · 12 min read

Teagle Tomahawk straw processing solutions: Versatile, powerful and reliable

When it comes to bale shredding and straw processing, flexibility and reliability are key. Teagle’s Tomahawk range has long been trusted by farmers and agricultural professionals for ...

19 May 2025 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Poggenpoel Molopo’s 20th production auction

If there is one stud that can proudly look back on decades of hard work and proven genetics, it is Poggenpoel Molopo Bonsmara. This stud is built on tried-and-tested bloodlines that have ...

19 May 2025 · < 1 min read

Rain, mud and a true bushveld adventure: 2 days video filming in the wild with the...

“When we packed our cameras and gear for a two-day video shoot at Swaelkrans Hunting Safari, we expected a few bumps in the road — but we didn’t expect to be tested by some of the ...

19 May 2025 · 3 min read

Business

Initio Consultants: Your partner in premium pruning solutions

Initio Consultants is a proudly family-owned business built on a foundation of integrity, experience, and genuine care for its customers. Initio Consultants has established itself not just ...

20 May 2025 · 3 min read

The future of vineyard and orchard tools: Prune smarter with the Pellenc C3X

In today’s agricultural landscape, it is essential to find the right balance between performance, safety, sustainability, and technology. Pellenc, a global leader in battery-powered ...

2 May 2025 · 6 min read

Why is the grid failing even though solar energy has become more popular?

Just like a bad break-up of a love affair, you have to wonder whether South Africans have lost their faith in Eskom. We were introduced to loadshedding in 2007, and what followed was 18 ...

25 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Plant AgTech Day Showcases The Advancements That Build Resilience at Africa Agri T...

The second day of the Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria, featured insightful discussions on disinformation, digital transformation, and ...

20 Mar 2025 · 6 min read

Agriculture Must Embrace Technology to Thrive: Key Takeaways from Africa Agri Tec...

Day 1 of the Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18 to 20 March, brought together leading industry experts and stakeholders to discuss how ...

19 Mar 2025 · 6 min read

Livestock

Nutrient-rich Moringa tree has potential to transform poultry farming and consumer...

As the global conversation around sustainable farming and healthier food options grows louder, Moringa oleifera – a fast-growing, nutrient-rich tree native to tropical and subtropical ...

15 May 2025 · 5 min read

NAMIBIA: Hunting season is here!

It is time to get the hunting gear ready! The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) earlier this month announced the dates for the annual hunting season for ...

15 May 2025 · 5 min read

Namibia news: Millions pledged for agri-infrastructure

Namibian agriculture will receive a whopping N$561 million for infrastructure initiatives in the 2025/2026 financial year. This forms part of the government’s strategy to enhance national ...

14 May 2025 · 4 min read

Planting thornless prickly pears as alternative livestock feed: Part 2

In Part 1 of Planting thornless prickly pears as alternative livestock feed, we examined the value of this versatile plant as a food source-from its nutritional value to the methods of ...

14 May 2025 · 6 min read

Feeding Zambia’s future: The story behind Tiger Animal Feeds

Feed is just as important as breed. That is why animals thrive on the superb feed supplied by Tiger Animal Feeds. Tiger Animal Feeds, together with Tiger Chicks, forms part of the Astrol ...

14 May 2025 · 4 min read

Innovation

Rural-urban migration impacts agriculture in Namibia

Rural-urban migration is a worldwide phenomenon as people move from rural, mainly agricultural areas to cities in search of a better livelihood. In Namibia, rural-urban migration started ...

16 May 2025 · 7 min read

Tough roads need tough gear: Winch-In Africa is the off-road partner you can trust

South African terrain does not compromise and neither should your 4x4 accessories. From the red sand tracks of the Kalahari to the slippery river crossings of Mpumalanga, true adventurers ...

12 May 2025 · 5 min read

SGS Precision Gateway and NviroCrop set the gold standard for sustainable agricult...

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, precision farming has become an essential practice for farmers who want to balance productivity with responsible environmental management. One ...

8 May 2025 · 5 min read

AutoX: Powering a better South Africa through CSI

AutoX, a leading manufacturer of automotive batteries in South Africa, is committed to more than just powering vehicles. Through its brands, Willard and SABAT Batteries, the company plays ...

16 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

Get precision in the field with Pulsar’s Merger LRF XP35 binoculars

Pulsar has redefined traditional binoculars with their Merger LRF range. These thermal imaging binoculars are no longer only a viewing instrument but a necessary tool that should be a ...

8 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

Mechanisation

Teagle Tomahawk straw processing solutions: Versatile, powerful and reliable

When it comes to bale shredding and straw processing, flexibility and reliability are key. Teagle’s Tomahawk range has long been trusted by farmers and agricultural professionals for ...

19 May 2025 · 3 min read

Rain, mud and a true bushveld adventure: 2 days video filming in the wild with the...

“When we packed our cameras and gear for a two-day video shoot at Swaelkrans Hunting Safari, we expected a few bumps in the road — but we didn’t expect to be tested by some of the ...

19 May 2025 · 3 min read

Jupidex unveils innovative farming equipment tailored for African farmers

Kverneland Enduro Pro cultivator: Built for Southern Africa’s toughest fields Southern Africa’s diverse agricultural landscape demands machinery that can withstand challenging ...

16 May 2025 · 7 min read

SARO shines at the 2025 AgriTech Expo: Where agriculture meets innovation

The AgriTech Expo held in April 2025 at the GART Research Centre in Chisamba brought together thousands of stakeholders in the agricultural sector under the powerful theme: “Where ...

14 May 2025 · 2 min read

Facelifted Mitsubishi Pajero Sport levels up with more features, an exciting new l...

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has treated the much respected Pajero Sport to a significant facelift that includes an enhanced design, improved technology and additional safety features in ...

14 May 2025 · 5 min read

Crops

Westfalia Fruit hosts growers’ day in Tzaneen, highlighting market shifts and sust...

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and other fresh fruit, recently hosted a Growers’ Day in Tzaneen, Limpopo, bringing together local producers, agronomists, ...

16 May 2025 · 5 min read

Nutrient-rich Moringa tree has potential to transform poultry farming and consumer...

As the global conversation around sustainable farming and healthier food options grows louder, Moringa oleifera – a fast-growing, nutrient-rich tree native to tropical and subtropical ...

15 May 2025 · 5 min read

Bayer celebrates 20 years of DEKALB in SA at NAMPO

Celebrating 20 years of DEKALB maize hybrid seed technology in South Africa is a great milestone Bayer Crop Science celebrates this year. While looking forward to more events celebrating ...

13 May 2025 · 5 min read

VIDEO: Stop nitrogen losses with Kynoplus Pro®

Kynoplus Pro® replaces the existing Kynoplus® product with improved protection against nitrogen losses and an even greater yield potential for farmers. Kynoplus Pro® is not simply an ...

13 May 2025 · < 1 min read

Maize, soya bean, and sunflower farmers flock to Sannieshof: Pioneer delivers and ...

Pioneer hosts these Agronomy Days in various parts of the country, and the days are characterised not only by the cultivars on display but also by the informative lectures ...

12 May 2025 · 5 min read

People

Titan Tactical: Your first line of defence

We all know that a good security company is a necessity to keep your home and belongings safe, but what about your business? This is where you need someone like Titan Tactical. Titan ...

6 May 2025 · 5 min read

XL Boland Travel – Your trusted partner in travel since 1984

When it comes to travel, experience, passion, and personalised service make all the difference. At XL Boland Travel, these aren’t just ideals – they are the foundation of who we are. ...

6 May 2025 · 3 min read

AgriSETA and TUT partner to equip young South Africans with critical agricultural ...

The Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing South Africa’s unemployment crisis by ensuring that young people acquire ...

25 Mar 2025 · 3 min read

African cuisine part 6: Southern Africa-Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. ...

17 Mar 2025 · 7 min read

Food security part 6: African women coping with hunger

Women in Africa often bear the brunt of whatever goes wrong in their country, whether it involves extreme weather conditions like drought or floods, civil conflict, or diseases like ...

10 Mar 2025 · 8 min read

News & Events

Flash Gala surpasses one million cartons: A South African apple success story

Just six years after its debut on the international stage, South Africa’s homegrown apple brand, Flash Gala, has reached a remarkable milestone. For the first time, over one million ...

16 May 2025 · 5 min read

NAMPO 2025 charts the way for agricultural resilience amid prevailing global shocks

With agriculture under pressure from global elements and local constraints, NAMPO 2025 bridges international innovation with homegrown solutions to strengthen sector resilience.  With ...

15 May 2025 · 3 min read

Zambia AgriTech Expo 2025: Innovation, resilience, and growth in the heart of Afri...

The annual AgriTech Expo Zambia 2025 returned with renewed energy and a powerful message: the future of African agriculture is bright, driven by innovation, resilience, and community. ...

15 May 2025 · 4 min read

Minister Steenhuisen applauds first season shipment of South African avocados to C...

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has conveyed his deep satisfaction with the South African avocado industry's active pursuit of international markets, which is evidenced by ...

13 May 2025 · 2 min read

The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) Media & Industry Day undersc...

Feed industry plays pivotal role in South Africa’s food security AFMA hosted its first Media & Industry Day on 6 May 2025, offering a window into the organisation’s ...

13 May 2025 · 4 min read
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