This is according to a speech by Willem Symington at Agri Northern Cape’s annual congress after he was re-elected as chairperson. “It is unbearable that the premier, the MEC for agriculture and the department head do not respond to our pleas to hold regular meetings with them,” said Symington. “We want to further develop a […]
Four emerging black mohair producers in the Eastern Cape have received cash injections to expand and improve their production. The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Mohair Empowerment Trust (MET) provided R1,4 million through the Mohair Industry Support Programme of Mohair South Africa. The programme aims to commercialise the operations of emerging black Angora goat […]
Azowel farming project gets support after severe weather blows. Welile Gumede is the founder of the Azowel farming project in Camperdown. She suffered severe losses due to bad weather and unrest, but can now breathe a sigh of relief after the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Land Reform stepped in. According to the department, severe […]
There are more than 3,000 registered pesticides sprayed across South Africa, several of which are banned or severely restricted in Europe and other countries because of human and environmental safety risks. Despite the government’s promises to reform outdated pesticide policies, public health experts say there has been little movement. It has been 77 years since […]
After successful field trials, the Locust Pesticide Management System (LPMS) has officially launched in North Africa, Eastern Africa and the Middle East. Developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the advanced digital tool is designed to support countries to better manage and monitor pesticide stocks and equipment used in locust […]
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 […]
