Take your farming operation to new heights with drones at AgTech@NWK
Buying a drone is a big decision. Not only does it require some skill to operate, but it necessitates a big capital expense Does the supplier offer an after-sales service?…
What they don’t tell you about big agricultural trade shows (but we all secretly know)
By a Komet employee who has survived many and will absolutely go again There’s an unspoken truth that unites everyone who has ever braved a major agricultural trade show. We…
The voluntary body guarding food security and crop protection
Villa MD Marius Boshoff has been closely involved in the role CropLife SA plays in the South African agricultural landscape Marius Boshoff’s career in agriculture spans more than 30 years,…
Stewarding the soil
How natural biostimulants are shaping the future of farming Soil erosion and degradation are among the most pressing environmental challenges globally. In South Africa alone, an estimated 10%-20% of agricultural…
Cooling when it counts
How mobile cold storage supports wine farms at harvest Harvest is one of the most demanding and rewarding periods on any wine farm. Weeks of preparation lead to a short,…
A tale of unexpected growth
Unpacking the 2025 navel orange season withBoitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers Association Tracking the development of the navel crop is a critical mid-season activity. As the first major…
Beyond land access
The neglected struggles of South Africa’s emerging commercial farmers When discussing the land reform programme in South Africa, we often celebrate the number of beneficiaries who have finally gained access…
Chitosan and nanotechnology
Quiet intersection of innovation andsustainability is shaping the future of agriculture In the continuously evolving field of science, nanotechnology stands out as one of the most revolutionary domains, offering solutions…
No ordinary “wet year”
Precision irrigation versus La Niña: the profit line in 2026 The 2025/26 La Niña cycle is exposing a critical weakness in conventional irrigation thinking: rainfall alone no longer defines a…
Optimise for resilience and efficiency
The three technological trendsdriving the future of crop production From AI-driven analytics to satellite imagery, advances in technology are transforming how the agriculture industry monitors and manages crop production. Where…