agriculture
Telehandlers redefining bulk material movement on today’s farms
Modern agriculture demands efficiency and precision, especially when handling the substantial volumes of materials necessary for successful operations. In this context, the telehandler has emerged as a crucial tool, revolutionizing the way farmers manage bulk materials like fertilisers, seeds, and feed. The adaptability of the telehandler, coupled with its[...]
Agri drones unlock precision farming
The agricultural sector has been given the enormous task of ending world hunger in the next five years. Rising costs, global market (and political) instability and inflation have placed so much pressure on the sector that this goal is nearly impossible using traditional farming methods. Ruan Botha, DJI product[...]
Mkushi AgriExpo 2025: A game-changer for Zambia’s agricultural sector
Zambia’s agricultural industry is set to witness an exciting milestone with the inaugural Mkushi AgriExpo, taking place from the 4th to 6th of April 2025, at the Forest Inn Airstrip. This event will be hosted by Lusaka Happening, and is highly anticipated to bring together farmers, agribusinesses, industry leaders,[...]
SARO’s Role in Supporting Farmers Under SAFF
Agriculture remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy, yet many farmers struggle to access financing for mechanization. The Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility (SAFF), supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, provides concessional loans to small and medium-scale farmers, enabling them to invest in modern farming equipment. SARO Agro Industrial Ltd plays[...]
Minister Steenhuisen to witness first shipment of apples form SA to Thailand in over 16 years in Ceres
The Minister of Agriculture Mr John Steenhuisen will be in Ceres in the Western Cape on Monday 10 February 2025, to witness and celebrate the first shipment of fresh apples to the Kingdom of Thailand in 16 years after South Africa regaining market access. This market had been closed[...]