Crop production
Knittex looks back on 2024 and 60 years of excellence
This year was a big one for Knittex! In 2024 Knittex celebrated 60 years in the shade netting industry. Over the past 60 years this proudly South African company has built themselves to become one of the shade netting market leaders in the world. In true Knittex fashion they[...]
Cropping season begins amid gloomy SADC weather outlook
While SADC countries are upbeat about upscaling food production, the region's climate experts paint a gloomy picture of the impact of climate on agriculture. In September this year, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) issued its 2024/2025 Climate Outlook Report which seemed to confirm the worst fears of many[...]
Mixed feelings as land preps begin in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is pulling out all the stops to court smallholders as cropping season begins amid muted activity from smallholder farmers. There are concerns that this planting season will be met with the same apathy seen in the last few years where poor rainfall forecasts and unusually long dry seasons[...]
Greener fields and brighter futures: AECI Plant Health is rooted in sustainability!
At AECI Plant Health, sustainable agriculture is more than a mission, it is a passion. AECI Plant Health is focused on creating productive farms and healthy ecosystems. This includes everything from products that enhance plant health to technical field support for the Crop Advisers and farmers, and sustainable practices.[...]
Production guide for small grains in Africa part 4: Pest and disease management
Birds are the worst nightmare for small grain producers, and can reduce yields significantly. Farmers in some areas have abandoned growing small grains due to losses from birds. Quelea birds, which come in large numbers, affect the crop at soft dough stage whilst doves attack the grain at maturity.[...]