Mr. Alexander and mrs. Agatha Tendai Matuka may have started out as small-scale farmers in Zambia’s Central Province some years back, but their joint passion for agriculture, keen business sense and ambition to excel has propelled them into commercial status in a short time. At their current rate of expansion and progress this husband-and-wife team […]
By Dr. Dede Amanor-Wilks, African Center for Economic Transformation. Over Christmas, I took the opportunity to visit Asare Odometa Plantations, a farming enterprise in the Asesewa area of the Manya Krobo District in Ghana’s Eastern Region that could be a model for the government’s One District One Factory election promise. The programme is slated for implementation […]
By Dr. Dede Amanor-Wilks, African Center for Economic Transformation. Over Christmas, I took the opportunity to visit Asare Odometa Plantations, a farming enterprise in the Asesewa area of the Manya Krobo District in Ghana’s Eastern Region that could be a model for the government’s One District One Factory election promise. The programme is slated for implementation […]
At least seven African countries had approached Senekal Farming (South Africa) with various offers to start sugar projects but it was Zambia that won the hearts and minds of this mega-farming sugar operation, said Dreyer Senekal speaking at the Zambia Seminar hosted by Agri All Africa in Centurion, South Africa. Senekal (jnr), son of mega-farmer […]
When the rainy season arrives, it’s crucial that crop farmers have clear planting plans, know the size of the lands to be planted and how to implement their programmes. You can only plant as many hectares you can afford to, so available finances play a critical role. With proper planning a farmer can manage the […]
During a recent meeting between the Zambian National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) and the ministers of finance and agriculture, the union brought several worrying factors affecting growth in the agricultural sector, to the attention of the ministers. “The ZNFU pointed out that the high cost of doing business because of the high tax burden and cumbersome […]
Ms. Roseta Mwape-Chabala, president of the Zambia Association of Manufacturers, said Zambians appreciated South Africans’ investment in malls and franchising in their country, but appealed to them to put the same energy and enthusiasm into “productive sectors”. Mwape-Chabala spoke at the second meeting of the South Africa-Zambia Business Forum, held at Freedom Park in Pretoria […]
Precision Farming. 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 Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp. Under the agreement, CASE IH, renowned for its expertise in agricultural technology and state-of-the-art agricultural equipment, will provide the department’s seven research farms with […]
South Africa is renowned for its diverse agricultural landscapes. However, some producers face significant challenges, particularly concerning their water needs in a water-scarce country. Precision irrigation stands out as a solution that can aid farmers in overcoming this challenge. Charl van Reenen, agronomy manager at Netafim South Africa, explains that the availability of water directly […]
More than half of Saskatchewan is covered in trees, but according to the CEO of Forest Saskatchewan, most people aren’t aware of just how significant the forestry industry is to the province. “It employs thousands, hundreds of thousands of people across the country in Canada,” said Carl Neggers. “It’s probably a $25 to $30 billion […]
