Tag: Agriculture
What farmers can do to mitigate climate change
By Larry Claasen
The agriculture sector is not powerless when it comes to climate change. Daneel Rossouw, head of sales for agriculture at Nedbank Commercial...
Empowering agriculture with solar energy – a Livoltek project
GREENFIELDS Farms, an agricultural operation located in Western Cape, South Africa, faces increasing challenges with energy supply and costs.
The farm, spanning over 196ha, specialises...
AgriSA announces Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress in Cape Town
AGRISA is excited to reveal the details for the Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress scheduled to take place at the V&A Waterfront in Cape...
The use of drones in precision farming is taking off in South Africa
The use of drones in agriculture is becoming increasingly common as these unmanned aircraft are proving to be a valuable tool used in precision...
Agricultural programme sparks a bountiful harvest for emerging farmers
A silver lining of Covid-19’s adverse effects on food security and access to food is that Mondi’s Zimele programme has since developed 122 emerging...
Glyphosate overuse in agriculture – the silent killer
By Diane Silcock
GLYPHOSATE, a toxic herbicide, introduced onto the market around five decades ago as a weed killer in agricultural farming, continues to attract...
GA Earth Leakage Relay, globally trusted
Trusted by South African panel builders and switchboard manufacturers, our GA Plus Earth Leakage Protection Relay stands as a testament to our commitment to...
Advanced feed mixer improves dairy cattle health
Choosing the right feeding system can mean the difference between a thriving herd or one that just exists according to Dylan Eagleston who recently...
Trends and technology for SA wine
By Lance Branquinho
SOUTH Africa’s wine processing industry has centuries of tradition, supported by continuous technological enhancement. But what are the trends and opportunities for...
Stronger than steel
GERMAN polymer manufacturer, igus, is slowly changing the way we do things by replacing metals and other everyday materials with stronger, longer lasting polymers.
In...
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City working to resume Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate remains committed to completing the multi-million rand Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton. Work on site...