Crop production
Growing beyond borders: Namibia’s Oribi Aquaponics takes its next leap
What started as a bold attempt to commercialise aquaponics has matured into a scalable fresh-produce business with ambitions well beyond Namibia’s borders. For the Oribi Aquaponics Group, hard lessons, strict system discipline and strategic infrastructure investment have laid the foundation for regional expansion across Southern Africa. “When we entered[...]
African Cuisine Part 15: West Africa – Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast is a country in western sub-Saharan Africa. The capital, Yamoussoukro, is located in the centre of the country, but the port city of Abidjan is the largest. Unlike other countries in the region, the Ivory Coast enjoys political stability. The country is bordered by Guinea to[...]
Corteva: Putting South African maize farmers first
Effective crop protection solutions from Corteva Crop Protection South African maize farmers face a unique set of challenges every season, from battling damaging pests and evolving resistance, to managing climate variability and ensuring profitable yields. At Corteva Crop Protection, our priority is to put maize farmers first by providing[...]
Why every modern farm needs a weighbridge: Protecting profit, efficiency and accountability
Farming today is not what it was 10 or 20 years ago. Margins are tighter, inputs are more expensive and farmers are expected to comply with stricter regulations, provide better record-keeping and still deliver consistent production. In this environment, guesswork is no longer an option. One of the most[...]
African Cuisine Part 14: West Africa – Chad
Chad is a landlocked country in West Africa situated at the crossroads of North and Central Africa. The country’s neighbours include Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, and Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest. It has three main regions, namely[...]