From the Gallagher family, thank you for a wonderful year. It was an absolute privilege working with each and every one of our special clients. We wish you a lovely and safe holiday ...
Was this year too long and exhausting? Are you looking for a getaway in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of society? If you love nature and the outdoors, then Yona Safari’s is the ...
The agricultural industry remains unpredictable year after year and a challenge in many areas, but the perseverance, positive, and creative attitude of John Deere's team triumphed again ...
It is not every day you buy a car and when you do, you must look well before you leap. But if you have ever driven a Mahindra SUV, you know you can make the jump. With a perfect balance ...
Pecan nut production can be rewarding, but then things must be done right. The capital outlay for pecan nut farming is high and you have to wait a long time before you get anything back. A ...
Many farmers in South Africa, situated in remote areas, encounter challenges related to sluggish internet speeds and inadequate cellular phone coverage. This issue often stems from their ...
The year 2023 has, in many ways, been a year of consolidation and recovery, particularly for exports. And while there has been some easing of input costs, many challenges and elevated risk ...
Founded in 1997 by a group of visionary traders and the esteemed dr Barney Hurwitz, Trademore emerged as a leader in the petroleum industry. Today, the company continues to thrive under the ...
Wood-Mizer is the sawmill brand of choice for sawmillers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood-Mizer’s association with the DRC goes back to 1987 when the first Wood-Mizer ...
Many farmers rely on branding or marking livestock not only as a means of establishing ownership, but also to contain useful information, such as the animals' birth dates and registration ...
Economically speaking, heartwater is one of the most important tick-borne diseases in cattle, sheep, and goats in Zimbabwe. It is an acute, fatal, infectious but non-contagious, tick-borne ...
The livestock industry commonly uses hot branding or freeze branding to identify and mark cattle. Despite their similarity in that both methods leave a permanent mark on the animal's hide, ...
The term redwater (babesiosis) is a generic term that refers to two diseases, namely African redwater and Asiatic or European redwater. In cattle, it is caused by a protozoan blood parasite ...
Broiler weight is an important parameter when growing broilers. After all, the end goal of raising broilers is to get as many birds to market as possible, using the least amount of feed, ...
The purpose of the melt flow test is to determine that the quality of the HDPE used in the manufacture of shade nets is precise. Because this raw material contributes to the strength and ...
The fabric undergoes a special process that makes it water-resistant. Knittex shade net receives a thin layer of HDPE over the netting that seals the underside of the fabric. The result ...
Photos by EcoPlanet Bamboo Bamboo is not exactly a plant that is associated with South Africa's natural beauty or agriculture. But these days the plant is making headlines when topics ...
Case IH Advanced Feed-rate predicts crop density The Advanced Feed-rate Control system developed for Case IH AxialFlow combines has been awarded a Silver Medal in the Innovation Awards, ...
Are you ready for the school holidays? Grab your flip-flops, beachwear and sunglasses as you head outdoors, but don’t forget your gear! For camping or activities under the summer sky, ...
Climate change is leading to increasing water scarcity. Agriculture is one of the biggest users of water worldwide. Appropriate methods and systems of irrigation are, therefore, critical to ...
Drotsky has been manufacturing hammer mills and feed mixers since 1962. As a South African company our machines are built with African conditions in mind. Drotsky is committed to Africa and ...
A decision not to waste a single carrot from any of their fields resulted in the popular fresh Rugani carrot juice. Harvested at sunrise and juiced and bottled by sunset, Rugani carrot ...
In this second and final edition of the SeedCo article series on establishing a successful crop of maize, we discuss seeding rates, depth of planting, nutritional requirements and crop ...
The need to optimise farming and improve yields on small plots of land is increasingly important. Due to challenges of water scarcity, limited arable land and high inputs costs, innovative ...
Cherries, like most other commercially produced fruits, are grown in orchards that can be quite expensive to establish. The cherry bush or tree (Prunus avium) has specific climatic ...
Strawberries are a high-value crop that can boost your profits when it is grown right. The red bulbous fruit is grown from various varieties of the Fragaria ananassa plant. Technically, a ...
A pumpkin is a well-known delicious and nutritious vegetable, and it is easy to grow for yourself or for the market. They are sensitive to cold, that is why you must sow seeds directly well ...
Echinococcus granulosus is a type of tapeworm which is a harmful parasite. It’s a zoonotic disease, which means it spreads from animals to people, with a life cycle involving humans, ...
Incubation eliminates entry barriers for small-scale farmers: Access to loan financing is a game changer. Access to loan financing and the lack of skills to manage cash flow in small ...
A recent visit to the young agricultural students from Tuks (University of Pretoria) clearly shows: Agriculture in South Africa is not an outdated profession with a limited future – ...
Tuks Agriculture also works in close collaboration with various organisations to encourage agricultural students, give them exposure, and prepare them for the future of the fast-changing ...
In the 2023 export season Southern African citrus growers packed 165.1 million (15kg) cartons for delivery to global markets. While this is an increase of approximately 800 000 from the ...
With environmental impact assessment (EIA) regulations and protocols becoming increasingly prescriptive in terms of biodiversity protection, project developers are needing highly ...
This World Food Month, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), in partnership with Tiger Brands, proudly announced the champions of the EduPlant Finals Competition, an occasion that celebrates ...
Most manufacturers colour their construction equipment yellow. Over three-quarters of all excavators worldwide wear this colour. But why? The reasons range from safety concerns to ...