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African agribusiness Part 4: companies can still grow
by Tapuwa Mashangwa They say that money makes the world go round, a statement which also holds true for agriculture. Every step in production requires some form of monetary use, thus agribusinesses are influenced by a myriad of economic factors that either spur or limit growth. Agribusinesses participating in[...]
Makita cordless outdoor power equipment
Makita’s current outdoor power equipment slogan: “Live Green – Grow Strong” for their outdoor power equipment range, effectively captures Makita’s rich history as one of the world leaders in the manufacture and supply of industrial power tools associated with quality, excellence and reliability. These tools are instantly recognised by[...]
Bacteria have a right to life: The importance of preserving the lives of beneficial microorganisms
Bacteria can break down pollutants and enhance soil fertility. In bioremediation research conducted by the Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology Research Group of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC-Soil, Climate, and Water), bacteria and fungi possessing these abilities were isolated and identified. There are also microorganisms that are able to associate[...]
AFB vaccine: A breakthrough in protecting honey-bees
by Tisha Steyn The first vaccine for honey-bees to prevent the fatal bacterial American foulbrood disease (AFB) has been conditionally approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This vaccine is the first for honeybees, which are essential to agriculture, and is regarded as a breakthrough in protecting[...]
Dry Ice International brings freeze branding solutions
Freeze branding is not new, it is a method of identifying cattle that goes back decades. Whether identifying animals is done for legal requirements or simply to make farm management easier, using this cryogenic method has proven to be more reliable and effective than traditional hot branding. Freeze branding[...]