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23
Sep

EIGHT GOLDEN RULES FOR SUCCESS WITH REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

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The regenerative agriculture conference in Reitz discussed this agricultural practice in-depth. One of the pioneers of regenerative agriculture in the eastern Free State, Danie Slabbert, shared some of the Riemland study group’s findings over the past 13 years. Regenerative agriculture aims to be more profitable per hectare rather than chasing yields. Slabbert said the transition […]

23
Sep

DRIER WEATHER FORECASTS MAKE COTTON ATTRACTIVE

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With careful planning, cotton can provide a healthy cash injection for farmers in the drier summer rainfall regions of North West and the Northern Cape. Northern Cape and North West farmers who plant cotton within a crop rotation programme can be successful. This is according to Jozeph du Plessis, a member of Grain SA’s executive […]

23
Sep

R79M GOES TO BLACK CITRUS GROWERS UNDER ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME

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In 2019, the Citrus Growers Association launched a R307-million programme to support black growers in partnership with the Jobs Fund, the Land Bank, the Department of Agriculture, AgriSETA, the Lima Rural Development Foundation and FNB. Over the past three years, just over R161.3 million of this funding has been approved and R78.9 million has been […]

23
Sep

KWAZULU-NATAL RURAL WOMEN FIGHT POVERTY THROUGH HYDROPONICS

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Dukathole, a hydroponic farm that grows vegetables in KwaZulu-Natal, was founded by Nkanyiso Ngubane and Ntokozo Biyela to bring hope and nourishment to neighbouring communities. Since its establishment in 2014, the initiative has supported the local economy and improved food security. The hydroponic project in Albert Falls, KwaZulu-Natal, grows a variety of vegetables – mainly […]

23
Sep

3-IN-1 EASTERN CAPE CITRUS FACILITY IS A WORLD FIRST

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The world’s first citrus facility that simultaneously serves as a warehouse, cold storage and container depot was recently officially opened in the Eastern Cape. “This type of development is essential if the industry wants to achieve Vision 260 (the sustainable export of 260 million cartons by 2032),” said Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ […]

23
Sep

PICK N PAY ACQUIRES WESTERN CAPE FEEDLOT AND ABATTOIR

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Retail chains that engage in backward integration, such as Pick n Pay, which is acquiring Tomis Group with its Western Cape feedlot and abattoir, are a novelty in South Africa and can be advantageous for the red meat industry and the market in general. Laurie Terblanche, CEO of Tomis, believes such backward integration ventures can […]

23
Sep

ECONOMY: ‘MORE TOUGH YEARS AHEAD, BUT PEOPLE NEED TO EAT’

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Farmers’ playing field is “rough” but people still need to eat, says agricultural economist Prof Johan Willemse. The conditions in which farmers must farm are difficult, but economic growth statistics indicate that agriculture is one of the few sectors that are growing and where there is export potential. “There is a market for our products, […]

23
Sep

LISTERIOSIS: BETTER TRAINING, SYSTEMS NEEDED IN THE RED MEAT INDUSTRY

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More training among farmers and better systems in the larger red meat value chain are necessary to tackle the listeriosis threat, say researchers from the University of Pretoria. Shortly after Saudi Arabia and China lifted their bans on South African red meat exports, experts associated with the University of Pretoria (UP) published the findings of […]

23
Sep

VERSATILE MACHINES FARMERS CAN RELY ON

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Revaro has a reputation as one of the leading suppliers of equipment in the agricultural industry. A visit to their stall, stand 218, at Nampo Cape, is a must for the farmer looking for quality machines. The new T-REX712-Tracksteer from Revaro, an industry leader in agricultural equipment, will be on show at Nampo Cape, Bredasdorp, […]

23
Sep

BUILT TO ENDURE, DESIGNED TO EXCEL

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Harness performance and success with the Next-Gen Ranger XL Single Cab. In the dynamic world of modern agriculture, a bakkie that seamlessly adapts to a variety of tasks is not just a convenience – it’s a necessity. The Next-Gen Ranger XL Single Cab goes beyond meeting these demands; it thrives in them. As your unwavering […]