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Beekeeping Part 2: Pollination – a vital service to farmers
About eighty percent of all flowering plants must be pollinated and this is mostly done by insects and other animals, such as birds and bats. Pollination affects more than a third of global crop production and increases the output of nearly ninety percent of food crops worldwide. Pollination is[...]
Agricultural Stock Prices 21 January 2022
The Agricultural stock prices for 21 January 2022 is as follow: Grains Fruits Vegetables Mutton Beef Goats Poultry Pork Source: AMT For more information contact: +27 (0)73 140 2698info@amtrends.co.zawww.amtrends.co.za
Introduction to beekeeping
by Tisha Steyn Have you ever considered what life would be like without bees? Very few plants will grow in our gardens, and we will most certainly have less food to eat. More than 150 plant species that we use as food, must be pollinated by bees. Although bees[...]
Human Capital: Structure meets strategy
Article supplied At Chemuniqué, we consistently ask ourselves how we can improve our service offering and help customers stay at the forefront of global advances in animal production and nutritional science. Our aim is to provide solutions that make a real difference to the technical efficiency and sustainability of[...]
Agriculture can provide the growth needed in Africa
Africa has an increased population density, especially in rural areas, placing more pressure on land availability, agricultural systems, and food security. (Source: Pexels) Africa's current population of approximately 1,39 billion people is expected to double by the year 2050 to about 2,5 billion. This highlights the need for growth[...]