Opportunity crop
Okra could boost biofuel production The pods of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), commonly known as “lady’s finger,” make it one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables crops widely cultivated in tropical and…
A strategic imperative
Trade credit insurance can allowbusinesses to trade with confidence Recent stories of cascading defaults, currency shocks and shifting compliance mandates highlight just how fragile and interconnected the modern trading environment…
Sustainable progress and growth
Joint agricultural developmentproject celebrates first harvest of 2026 The joint agricultural development project of Saai, AfriForum and Thabake Business Enterprise that has been running outside Phokeng in North West since…
Cultivating prosperity
How KZNGFA is nurturing KwaZulu-Natal’s economic ecosystem: Xolani Nhlapo reports In the fertile landscape of KwaZulu-Natal, economic growth does not happen by chance; it is cultivated. For years, the narrative…
Fronius Ignis Battery: bringing true mobile welding capability to SA agriculture
Bolt and Engineering Distributors Group (B.E.D.), the long-term, exclusive distributor of Fronius welding technology nationwide, has announced the local launch of the new Fronius Ignis Battery. Ignis Battery is a…
CORTEVA PARTNERSHIP TRANSFORMED NOKO DEVELOPMENT TRUST
As a global science-driven agricultural company with a strong presence in South Africa, Corteva Agriscience is committed to advancing sustainable farming, strengthening resilient food systems and driving inclusive growth. This…
Pannar Seed Appoints Lukas Meyer as Business Manager – what does the future look like
Pannar Seed is pleased to announce the appointment of Lukas Meyer as its new Business Manager. Lukas will succeed John Odendaal upon his retirement at the end of April this…
Mopping up
Practical steps farmers can take to minimise flood damage In recent years, South African farmers, especially those in the northern regions, have faced increasingly erratic weather patterns, with some areas…
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…