Next Business Media announces the inaugural AgriNext Conference, which will be held at the prestigious Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre on November 13th and 14th, 2024. As a platform built on the success of six FiNext Conferences, the AgriNext Awards and Conference aims to bridge the gap between Agriculture and AgTech by uniting […]
Drone technology is transforming agriculture by enhancing precision farming, reducing costs, and promoting sustainability. Thulani Magida, the founder of Juta Agritech, explains how drones improve efficiency, save water, and minimise chemical use The importance of drone technology in agriculture lies in its potential to solve key challenges in food production and sustainability. Thulani Magida, the […]
‘Africa’s population will double by 2050, but available agricultural land will not, therefore more focus on innovation, technology and precision agriculture is needed to respond to increasing food security needs.’ The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has signed a five-year memorandum of agreement with CASE IH, an agricultural machinery manufacturer, at the recently held […]
CropX announces the acquisition of EnGeniousAg, a startup focused on advanced nitrogen sensing applications for agriculture. EnGeniousAg developed an nitrogen sensing technology with the potential to transform nitrogen management by offering farmers new precision tools to optimize nitrogen fertilizer application and minimize environmental impacts. EnGeniousAg’s patented technology provides users with near-instantaneous, in-field nitrogen measurements. This data […]
The Impact of EUDR on the South African Plantation Industry and FSA’s Proactive Measures In recent years, the global emphasis on sustainable and ethical practices in forestry has intensified. One significant development in this arena is the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This regulation aims to curb deforestation and forest degradation by ensuring that products […]
NCT Forestry always looking forwardsInterview with NCT Forestry general manager – Danny Knoesen. This year NCT Forestry turns 75, however, do not expect a lot of fanfare and fuss, explains their General Manager, Danny Knoesen. “While it is a big milestone, I am not sure anyone in the organisation has the time, or appetite, to […]
Constitutional Court supports forestry industry’s long-held legal positions on water legislation JOHANNESBURG – SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 – The Constitutional Court Judgement has found that it is not in the interests of justice to grant the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) leave to appeal the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling, which found in favour of […]
URUS Winch Assist for South Africa by the Winch Experts 2024 has been the culmination of 5 years of development, as we launch our new product line of smart winches all proudly manufactured in South Africa. Our guiding principle is advancement through safety and efficiency, and we are truly excited to be a part of making […]
Building capacity for responsible forestry and ecosystem services in Eastern Africa These programmes equip key players with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement achieve FSC certification and enhance forest protection. Strengthening the knowledge capacity of tea farms From May 27th to 29th, 2024, tea industry stakeholders at Brown Plantation in Kericho, Kenya, participated in […]
