africa
Apimondia focus: Bee conservation in Africa
by Tisha Steyn Bee conservation was one of the seven themes presented at the recent Regional Apimondia symposium held in Durban, South Africa. Five bee specialists from different countries in Africa shared their research and experiences on the theme. Conservation beekeeping and climate change Sisiphiwo Dingana presented a paper[...]
Investing in Africa: It’s about more than just hard metal with John Deere
Article supplied Bridging the gap between equipment, education, and employment John Deere AME’s Construction, Mining and Quarrying Division has announced its focus on investing in industry-standard training programmes for operators. Operator training is essential when machinery of this calibre is sold, and John Deere understands it, thus the immense[...]
Introduction to spice and herb production in Africa
by Tapuwa Mashangwa A rare production system farmers delve into in sub-Saharan Africa is herb and spice production. This may be due to the lack of knowledge of their value, supply chain and market linkages, production techniques and a general trend to follow traditional farming production systems. Their exploitation[...]
John Deere launches Africa’s largest capacity combine
The new John Deere X9 Series Combine is currently the largest grain handling Combine Harvester on the African Continent. Specifically designed for high yields and high moisture crops under challenging conditions. With its ultimate cab design to ensure operator comfort, you would like to stay longer behind the wheel.[...]
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[...]