farming
A healthy farming sector supports a healthy nation
In the last quarter of 2023, primary agriculture in South Africa employed around 920 000 people directly, i.e., on farms and in agro-processing facilities. If one works on the assumption that every salary supports at least five dependents, then farms and farmers underpin the wellbeing of a minimum of[...]
The story of an African tractor
While Kubota tractors have been manufactured in Japan for more than a century, it is here in South Africa where the orange tractors have found their way into the hearts of users thanks to their affordability, economy and reliability. With tractors boasting the lowest running costs in nearly every[...]
Video: Mahindra Tractors | NAMPO Cape 2024
With so many different brands of tractors on the market, how do you choose? Mahindra Tractors makes this decision easy for you! All tractors come with a 3 year / 3 000 hour warranty. For more information visit: https://mahindrafarmequipment.co.za/. https://youtu.be/SssfesTljBc?si=S7MyC9AytYCnw7rt
120 years of AgriSA: Agriculture is a national asset
AgriSA is commemorating 120 years of leadership in the South African agricultural sector. Concurrently, South Africa is celebrating 30 years of democracy and the development and growth achieved over the past three decades. “This year’s congress represents a significant opportunity to reflect on the investability of the food economy[...]
Zylem and African Data Technologies pioneer carbon footprint life cycle assessment – a first for SA
South Africa’s first published carbon life cycle assessment on an agricultural input. Zylem, a leading manufacturer of biofertilisers and soil amendments, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainability by publishing South Africa's first carbon life cycle assessment (LCA) of an agricultural input. This groundbreaking study, conducted in collaboration with[...]