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Solar has never been this simple! Solar Structures Africa makes the complicated easy

Solar Structures Africa (SSA) is taking the solar energy landscape by storm with its expertly crafted, lightweight steel mounting structures designed for solar panel ...

9 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Engen’s enduring partnership with NAMPO continues to empower farmers

Engen reaffirmed its support for the agricultural sector by partnering with Grain SA at Nampo Cape 2024. Held from 11-14 September in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, the event marked its 5th ...

17 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

Keep your farm’s inputs safe with Tugela Steel’s storage solutions

Farming is more than just planting seeds and hoping for the best. It’s about ensuring every input—from seeds to fertiliser and equipment—is stored correctly so that you can maximize ...

9 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Advanta Seeds – Canola Farmer’s Day

The Advanta Seeds team proudly embarked on the Canola Farmers' Day and shared much excitement for the future of canola oil. Watch the video for a flashback of the event. For more ...

5 Sep 2024 · < 1 min read

Kentmaster South Africa: The meat processing industry’s hero 

There is no question that in the meat processing industry, producing high-quality meat products are more than just a job; it is an art that requires precision, efficiency, and the right ...

5 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Livestock

Weekly livestock report – 18 October 2024

SHEEP PRICES CATTLE PRICES GOAT ...

21 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

VIDEO: Flashback to the fierce National Brahman auction

The annual National Brahman auction took off again on 7 September 2024 at Parys Afridome. The strong bulls certainly kept this year's auction exciting! If you want to market your ...

21 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Hassle free farming and lower output costs with Hexagon Industries

If a solution is offered for farmers to buy quality products at a fraction of the price, the queues will be long! Hexagon Industries offers exactly the solution to provide livestock farmers ...

21 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Tal-Tec celebrates 50 years in the industry

Tal-Tec stands for Talbot and Technology, founded by Peter Talbot, the company’s technological advancements stayed true to their name for more than 50 years. Greg Talbot, CEO of ...

17 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Wires, weights, and wildlife: Gallagher Animal Management’s smart tech for a wild ...

Human-wildlife conflict is like a showdown between nature and human activity, and it is happening more often than we think, especially in places like South Africa. Understanding ...

15 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

Innovation

VIDEO: IBC Solar | NAMPO Cape

Solar energy is transforming the agricultural landscape, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution to rising energy costs. Why go solar with IBC SOLAR?  Reduce CO2 ...

21 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Hassle free farming and lower output costs with Hexagon Industries

If a solution is offered for farmers to buy quality products at a fraction of the price, the queues will be long! Hexagon Industries offers exactly the solution to provide livestock farmers ...

21 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Agrico at Vondeling Wines farm | Paarl

Agrico brings innovation to farmers' doorsteps! The Vondeling Wines farm at Vrymansfontein outside Paarl makes use of Agrico's complete drip irrigation solutions that were developed and ...

17 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Ultranexus brings the outside to you in HD

Ultranexus can make your outdoor experiences more enjoyable with their Pulsar products. Whether you are looking to hunt that Roland Ward buck or just go sightseeing with Ultranexus and ...

16 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

The story of an African tractor

While Kubota tractors have been manufactured in Japan for more than a century, it is here in South Africa where the orange tractors have found their way into the hearts of users thanks to ...

16 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Mechanisation

Key features of John Deere Precision Ag solutions

John Deere is at the forefront of precision agriculture, providing innovative solutions that enable farmers to optimise their operations, increase productivity, and promote sustainable ...

21 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

ZA Truck and Trailers revolutionise the meaning of second hand

Buying second hand can be scary, especially when you are buying a vehicle for your business. But ZA Truck and Trailers is redefining the meaning of second hand. ZA Truck and Trailers ...

17 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Pick up the pace with the Väderstad Tempo L planter! | Vitamech

Everyone wants to be a winner; you cannot deny it - whether it is coming first in hurdles at school, being the top salesperson at work, or cooking the juiciest meat on the braai. Farming ...

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Bell Equipment | NAMPO Cape 2024

Bell Equipment is generally more focused on the sugarcane and timber industries with specialised machines designed to assist sugarcane farmers and foresters with their load and haul ...

17 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

The story of an African tractor

While Kubota tractors have been manufactured in Japan for more than a century, it is here in South Africa where the orange tractors have found their way into the hearts of users thanks to ...

16 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Crops

AfriGIS wins prestigious global hackathon on sustainable finance

AfriGIS’ Team AgriEco was crowned the winner at the global SustainableFinance. Live 2024 hackathon, held from 27 September to 10 October 2024. Organised by Finextra Research and ...

21 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Potatoes have passed their highest price point for the year

Cabbage Robust consumer demand and steady supply volumes have resulted in average cabbage prices settling on the lower end of the typical weekly and monthly price trends for ...

18 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

VIDEO: Corteva Agricience | NAMPO Cape 2024

Corteva Agricience has several herbicides you need to ensure maximum yields for all your crops. Corteva's Instinct® Optinyte® technology, a water-based nitrification inhibitor has been ...

17 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

Get the Scoop on Poelbros’ manure spreaders!

Poelbros Handel has been a cornerstone in the agricultural industry, providing top-quality farming equipment and services. Specialising in manure and lime spreader rentals, Poelbros Handel ...

15 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Poelbros Handel’s spreaders turn manure into magic

When it comes to keeping your crops happy, healthy, and yielding more than ever, Poelbros Handel's 10 ton manure spreader is the go-to tool. Designed to deliver nutrient-rich manure evenly ...

15 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

People

Meet Rozanne Herion: No task is too big for this iron woman

There is no reason for farmer’s wives and women in agriculture to wait and plead that busy men do work in and around the house. Does the crooked gate bother you? Grab the welding machine. ...

29 Aug 2024 · 7 min read

Drotsky – women show their mettle in welding

Farmers across South Africa have relied on Drotsky's dependable hammer mills, feed mixers, and pellet machines since 1962. The very first hammer mill was built by Gert Drotsky, and over ...

20 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

FAW Trucks Southern Africa celebrates Mandela Day with heartfelt CSR initiative

In honour of Mandela Day, FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly engages in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at uplifting local communities. This initiative not only ...

15 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Tannie Baps van Jaarsveld believes there is beauty in hardship | Kynoch

A very formidable and inspiring woman farmer, Baps van Jaarsveld farms on the farm Rusfontein, between Balfour and Villiers. Over the years, many people come your way, and some people ...

15 Aug 2024 · < 1 min read

Female farmer Mabuyane Mabuza: Transforming the agricultural landscape

Grain, soya beans and a whole lot of love is what keeps Mabuyane Mabuza busy on her farm near Randfontein. With her heart filled with passion for her farm, and her feet always in the soil, ...

6 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

News & Events

Hot Dip Galvanizers Association shines new light on renewable energy

The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of Southern Africa (HDGASA) plays an important role in supporting the energy value chain – which spans clean, renewable and green energy – as it ...

21 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

I am a Farmer: FTFA’s campaign to change the face of agriculture in South Africa

Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) has launched I Am a Farmer, an inspiring video series featuring 15 food gardens from across the country, marking World Food Day on the 16th of October. ...

21 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Fair Cape Dairies announces partnership with SA Harvest as exclusive beneficiary f...

Fair Cape Dairies is proud to announce SA Harvest as their exclusive beneficiary for donations of short-dated products, solidifying their commitment to sustainability and social ...

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

2024 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards winners announced

The 2024 Absa top 10 olive oil awards was held on Wednesday, 16 October at the stunning Grande Roche estate in Paarl. This prestigious event is the highlight of South Africa’s olive oil ...

17 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Food for Africa through collaboration

Food is central to our lives. It holds cultural and social significance, and brings people together. However, the scarcity of food means that it is also a source of anxiety. While the ...

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read
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