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VIDEO: First ever night shoot – Shooting at night is easy with Pulsar

Ultranexus recently hosted South Africa’s first ever competitive thermal night shoot with Pulsar. Sixteen contestants had to compete in four stages to stand a chance to win the Pulsar ...

17 Apr 2025 · < 1 min read

VIDEO: FAW Dealerships come together to Ignite, Accelerate and Drive the 2025 Year

FAW Trucks South Africa recently hosted their annual Dealer Conference and Awards which brought together their extensive network of dealerships. This week provided an opportunity for them ...

17 Apr 2025 · < 1 min read

Soya beans: A guide to nutrient management for every growth stage

Nutrient management is one of the important aspects for achieving higher crop yield and quality seed and oil. It is well known that macronutrients are essential for successful soya bean ...

16 Apr 2025 · 3 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

Tru-Cape’s African growth story: Meet the rising demand for quality apples

With approximately half of all apples marketed by Tru-Cape sold in Africa, the fruit exporter continues to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences and developments in the continent’s ...

16 Apr 2025 · 6 min read

Business

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

LEMAITIRE MAXECO PRO SAFETY BOOTS: Built for the South African agricultural industry

For over 30 years, the Maxeco safety boot has been a trusted companion for South Africa’s agricultural workforce. From farms to packhouses and Agri-processing plants, this boot has ...

7 Mar 2025 · 4 min read

CAT has a shoe for every farmer

Farmers need a reliable shoe that can handle any terrain, task or track. Choosing the right shoes is more than just about fashion or comfort, it is also about your health. Every step we ...

6 Mar 2025 · 2 min read

Budget Part Africa: 14 years of providing quality parts and good service

Uli Pelser decided to start his own business in 2010 after having worked for many years in the parts industry for commercial vehicles. "I reached a point where I felt I could offer better ...

5 Mar 2025 · 3 min read

Livestock

Herd management part 3: Cover crops can change the game

In the previous article we considered the value of rotational grazing. In this issue, we take a look at how cover crops can enhance the condition of grasslands. What are cover crops? ...

16 Apr 2025 · 7 min read

Namibian Red Line policy set to change

The Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) in its weekly newsletter on Friday supported the Namibian Parliament’s decision to amend the policy regarding the Veterinary Cordon Fence, (VCF) also ...

15 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

What is the world without cows?

Can you imagine a world without cows? Well, that is the question two award-winning journalists posed to various academics, experts, advocates, specialists, farmers and food producers around ...

15 Apr 2025 · 5 min read

Innovating Africa’s future: Weigh smart and power green with The Millennium Group

Africa stands on the brink of a new industrial era. As agriculture, logistics, mining, and energy sectors race to meet rising demands, innovation becomes the driving force behind ...

15 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Smooth, safe, and stress-free loading: Tal-Tec’s ramps raise the standard in lives...

Loading livestock should never be a game of chance. When cattle or sheep are moved onto transport vehicles, the process needs to be fast, safe, and stress-free—for both animals and ...

14 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Innovation

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

Quantum leap in pest control

Many farmers in South Africa and several other countries have already realised that they must use the latest technology to achieve the best results. Plant production, whether it involves ...

19 Mar 2025 · 4 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

Tersus: Precision farming made easy

Technology makes your life and farming easier and rewarding. With GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning technology you can schedule your tractors and farm machinery, and ...

14 Mar 2025 · 2 min read

Mechanisation

VIDEO: First ever night shoot – Shooting at night is easy with Pulsar

Ultranexus recently hosted South Africa’s first ever competitive thermal night shoot with Pulsar. Sixteen contestants had to compete in four stages to stand a chance to win the Pulsar ...

17 Apr 2025 · < 1 min read

VIDEO: FAW Dealerships come together to Ignite, Accelerate and Drive the 2025 Year

FAW Trucks South Africa recently hosted their annual Dealer Conference and Awards which brought together their extensive network of dealerships. This week provided an opportunity for them ...

17 Apr 2025 · < 1 min read

Innovating Africa’s future: Weigh smart and power green with The Millennium Group

Africa stands on the brink of a new industrial era. As agriculture, logistics, mining, and energy sectors race to meet rising demands, innovation becomes the driving force behind ...

15 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Quality, service, and understanding the farmer: Buy your new Kubota from Bruyns Eq...

Good news for farmers is that Bruyns Equipment, a leading supplier of agricultural equipment, is making a name for itself as a reliable partner for modern farming. With an extensive range ...

14 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Tow like a pro with the Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is built to handle tough jobs with confidence, and that includes towing heavy loads with ease. In South Africa, where road trips and outdoor adventures are a way of life, ...

11 Apr 2025 · 7 min read

Crops

Soya beans: A guide to nutrient management for every growth stage

Nutrient management is one of the important aspects for achieving higher crop yield and quality seed and oil. It is well known that macronutrients are essential for successful soya bean ...

16 Apr 2025 · 3 min read

Tru-Cape’s African growth story: Meet the rising demand for quality apples

With approximately half of all apples marketed by Tru-Cape sold in Africa, the fruit exporter continues to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences and developments in the continent’s ...

16 Apr 2025 · 6 min read

Potato news: Potato farmers benefit from expansion of potato moth monitoring project

A long-term potato moth monitoring project in the Sandveld has shown great successful over eight years and is now being expanded to the north of South Africa. Potato moth (Phthorimaea ...

15 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

Food security and nutrition part 7: Hunger needs a new approach

Rates of hunger in Africa are unacceptably high and getting worse.  According to the UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report, food insecurity is highest in ...

15 Apr 2025 · 8 min read

Agroforestry part 9: Kenya -The impact of agroforestry

The introduction to agroforestry in the previous article explained the broad principles of this agriculture system. • In this article, we look at the value of the systems with regard ...

15 Apr 2025 · 7 min read

People

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

Food security & nutrition part 5: Hunger needs a new approach

Rates of hunger in Africa are unacceptably high and getting worse. According to the UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report, food insecurity is highest in Africa ...

27 Jan 2025 · 9 min read

Youths to drive Africa’s agriculture growth – experts

The role of youths in agriculture came into focus during this year's Africa Youth Agribusiness Forum held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia early November. Young people are increasingly being seen ...

17 Dec 2024 · 4 min read

News & Events

Cactus to make desert bloom

Nopal cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), also known as the prickly pear cactus, is being used to bring new life to the Namib desert. This tough, drought-resistant plant thrives in barren ...

16 Apr 2025 · 4 min read

VIDEO: Limagrain’s LG31.747BR make headlines with improvement

In the 2024/2025 season, Limagrain Field Seeds South Africa introduced their LG31.753BR white maize cultivar. The improved yield that the LG31.753BR brings has already made a name for ...

16 Apr 2025 · < 1 min read

VIDEO: Limagrain’s superior yellow maize cultivar

When it comes to Limagrain Field Seeds South Africa’s LG31.752BR yellow maize cultivar, you can’t go wrong. This cultivar was commercialised in the 2023/2024 season and also won as ...

16 Apr 2025 · < 1 min read

VIDEO: Prune like a pro with the PellenC C3X pruning shears!

Pellenc's C3X pruning shears are a cutting-edge for any pruning job, making your work load lighter and giving you freedom of movement. These shears have a cordless design with an ...

16 Apr 2025 · < 1 min read

VIDEO: SGS helps you understand your soil

SGS Nvirocrop invites everyone to visit their NAMPO stand, D17B this year. SGS Nvirocrop is made up of a passionate team of agricultural experts who can help you discover the secrets of ...

16 Apr 2025 · < 1 min read
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