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Priorities for SA’s agricultural sector in 2025: Navigating climate change and growth
South Africa’s agricultural sector is a key component of the economy, creating jobs and providing food security. The past year was a challenging one, characterised by droughts and the lingering impacts of animal diseases. The year ahead will be focused on navigating and mitigating the risks of climate change[...]
‘Water-based’ solar plant in Mpumalanga heralds an innovative energy era in SA’s agricultural sector
Although loadshedding and significant power outages have not been a feature of South African life for a while, rapidly increasing electricity tariffs that far outstrip inflation and worries about future energy security are still causing sleepless nights for farmers. However, for a family-owned farm, about three kilometres from Malelane,[...]
Brazilian companies generate $3.3 million in deals at NAMPO 2024
Thirteen companies supported by the Brazil Machinery Solutions program attended the event, held on May 14-17, in Bothaville, South Africa The Brazil Machinery Solutions (BMS) export promotion project, the result of a partnership between ABIMAQ (The Brazilian Machinery Builders’ Association) and ApexBrasil (The Brazilian Trade and Export Promotion Agency),[...]
Livestock identification part 5: Microchipping
Microchipping is a common practice for domesticated animals. To protect animals and the people who rely on their products, it is essential to identify and mark livestock correctly. A microchip can be easily implanted under the skin of any animal, regardless of species or size. This identification method can[...]
Valtrac stel die nuwe, verbeterde Jumil Global Max-planter bekend
Die Jumil Global Max-planter is 'n vernuwende stuk plaastoerusting wat die manier waarop gewasse geplant word, verander het. Hierdie planter bied ongekende akkuraatheid en produktiwiteit danksy sy voorpunttegnologie en gevorderde kenmerke. Die nuutste konstruksie laat akkurate plantwerk toe, wat op sy beurt eenvormige spasiëring waarborg en vermorste saad tot[...]