Agriculture News

    New X-Cutter disc for very shallow soil tillage

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    AMAZONE has extended the range of disc options for the Catros compact disc harrow with the new X-Cutter disc. This special, wavey profile disc...

    SA’s agricultural employment stats up due to good harvests

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    After falling to its lowest levels since 2014 in the first quarter of this year, South Africa's agricultural employment statistics rebounded in the...

    Research and development are key to resilient food systems...

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    What will it take to build sustainable, resilient food systems in African countries? This was among the questions considered at the 2021 United Nations...

    How technology is driving farmer profits in the right...

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    “THE natural thought process would be to produce more to earn more,” says Antois van der Westhuizen, Managing Director at John Deere Financial....

    Kaap Agri ploughs up profits

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    AGRICULTURAL services conglomerate Kaap Agri - which owns the well-known Agrimark retail brand - has reaped a bountiful interim profit harvest. In the half...

    SA pome fruit sector set for record exports in...

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    South Africa's apple and pear production is set for a record export crop this season. Apple exports are expected to rise by 5%...

    Farmers, Ferraris and harvesting good investments in Africa

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    In April 2012, legendary US investor and market commentator Jim Rogers made a bold pronouncement: Farmers, not bankers would be the next group...

    Cannabis Master Plan to be presented to Nedlac

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    The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is on the verge of presenting a Cannabis Master Plan to Nedlac. DALRRD Minister...

    The fruit of Zeder’s labour

    Agriculture News
    SOME OF the Western Cape's best known agricultural assets could be on the block. PSG controlled agribusiness investor Zeder Investments recently indicated that it...

    A pinch of seaweed reduces cow’s greenhouse gas emissions...

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    A bit of seaweed in cattle feed could reduce methane emissions from beef cattle as much as 82 percent, according to new findings...
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    Cape Business News (CBN) covers agriculture news extensively, focusing on innovative solutions for sustainable farming, market trends, and policy impacts. Agriculture news on CBN explores developments in precision agriculture, irrigation technologies, and crop protection, keeping industry professionals informed on critical advancements. The sector faces challenges related to climate change and food security, making agricultural news pivotal for understanding shifts in local and global markets. CBN also highlights the role of agri-tech, exploring new tools and methods that improve productivity and resilience for farmers and agribusinesses in South Africa and beyond.

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