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Elica PROcessing: Your trusted partner in turnkey grain, seed and food processing solutions
As South Africa continues to develop its agricultural and food production sectors, global expertise in efficient, scalable processing technologies becomes increasingly valuable. One name rising to prominence is Elica PROcessing, a Bulgarian-based engineering brand with over three decades of industrial experience — and now officially stepping into the South[...]
The future lies in your hands and in Advanta’s seeds
To a grain farmer, his crops are like his children: They need to be nurtured, loved and taken proper care of. That is why choosing a seed supplier can seem like a daunting task. Advanta Seeds are the frontrunners in this department and leaders in the area of climate-smart[...]
‘Seed under siege’
The livelihoods of Africa’s 500 million small-scale farmers depend on seed for grains, legumes, and vegetables. Seed is also at the heart of the numerous cultures in Africa. “Seed is under siege,” says Rachel Wynberg, a professor at the Department of Environmental and Geographical Science at the University of[...]
Reimagining seed potato farming with a crane-friendly trial at Ivanhoe Farm
Potatoes are traditionally one of the most intensive crops to grow on a commercial scale in terms of soil disturbance and chemical input usage. Is there potential for the economically viable production of high-quality seed potato crops using regenerative agriculture practices and minimal to zero synthetic fertilisers and chemical[...]
K2 Seed launches game changer cultivars
"K2 Seed is renowned for the wide range of seed we have to offer. Recently we added even more seed to our portfolio.” These are the words of JB du Plooy, Marketing and Sales Development Manager of K2 Seed Zambia. They recently acquired a Dutch pasture seed company, DLF,[...]