Back to the future: reviving sorghum in South Africa
As summer grain farmers start preparing to plant, a national initiative involving government and industry organisations is working to ensure that more hectares will be set aside for grain sorghum…
Lamb Champs announce partnership with Karoo Lamb Consortium for upcoming event in Graaff-Reinet
Lamb Champs is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Karoo Lamb Consortium for the upcoming Karoo Lamb Champs competition, set to take place in Graaff-Reinet on 14 December.…
Mechanical weed control is Perfect
Rising cost of chemicals and a strong move towards organic farming methods has paved the way for a more innovative approach to control weeds and make growing conditions more difficult…
It’s time to give agriculture the recognition it deserves
John Hudson, head of agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking While it may lack the glamour of other industries, agriculture is arguably one of the most crucial sectors for the South…
How Nespresso is setting the bar in recycling
Read in Magazine Ever since Nespresso launched its first recycling scheme in Switzerland in 1991, the company has been on a journey towards a more circular model to drive the…
Western Cape Government and ProVeg South Africa address Food Insecurity for World Food Day
World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO] in 1945. The “Right to foods for a better…
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMEMORATES WORLD FOOD DAY IN UNIONDALE
On Friday, October 11 2024, the Uniondale community gathered at their local sports field to mark the United Nation’s (UN) World Food Day (WFD). Founded by the UN Food and…
Rovic launches the second generation Rovic Syncrospray
Read in Magazine We are proud to announce the launch of the second generation Rovic Syncrospray with more than a 100 changes being made compared to the Generation 1. Herewith…
Maize harvest falls below 13m tons for the first time in 5 years.
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial 27 September 2024: Monitoring the 2023/24 harvest forecasts has been interesting following an El Nino-induced heat that decimated crops earlier in the year.…
Corruption, water scarcity, and outdated farming hold Africa back
The African Agri Investment Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 18-20 Nov, aims to transform food systems. Africa is grappling with a severe food insecurity crisis, with over 282 million people…