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New Holland Agriculture app “FarmMate” arrives in Africa and Middle East
FarmMate: the first digital app specifically designed for farmers is now available in Africa and the Middle East with updated product information, agronomic advice and New Holland news tailored to ...
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Farming in South Africa is under threat from climate change. Here’s how
There’s an assumption in the agricultural industry that the yields and prices of crops will vary according to local conditions as well as supply and demand ...
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Wool market increases after slight decline
The sixth sale of the 2019/20 wool season took place with 13,776 bales on offer of which 92,9% was sold. The wool market closed 1,3% (222 ...GODAN strengthens multilateral co-operation in Eastern and Southern Africa
Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) has announced an MoU with the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) to extend capacity ...Questions remain over CITES vote which theoretically means zoos can no longer procure wild African elephants
The vote taken on the future of wild African elephants by members of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ...World Bank to invest US $300m in Ghana’s Cocoa industry
The World Bank is looking to invest US $300m in Ghana’s cocoa industry. This is for purposes of increasing cocoa production over the next five years. ...
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Industry collaborates on closed transfer system for crop protection
Photo caption: ADAMA, BASF, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm and Syngenta are now each piloting the closed transfer system easyconnect in selected countries in Europe. Crop protection companies ADAMA, BASF, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm and ... -
Protection Fabrics in Agriculture and Horticulture
Properly caring for plants and crops requires providing them with sufficient protections during different times and seasons throughout the year. Providing the right protection requires an understanding of a specific plant’s needs, ... -
Europe increases funding for beekeepers
The European Commission has announced €120 million in funding to support the EU’s beekeeping sector over the next three years, and increase of €12 million compared to the previous period. The funding ... -
Scottish fruit farm named as third Strategic SmartHort Centre
A Scottish fruit grower will work with AHDB to highlight how horticultural growers can increase efficiency and reduce their reliance on labour. Blairgowrie-based grower Thomas Thomson has been named as AHDB’s third ...
Agribusiness
Tru-Cape’s New Variety Specialist, Buks Nel, is 2019’s Agriculturist of the Year.
Somerset West resident Buks Nel was recognised for his outstanding contribution to agriculture in the Agricultural Writers SA’s Farmer, Agriculturist and New Entrant to Commercial Agriculture ...Chicken meat imports dominate the South African poultry market
South Africa’s imports of chicken meat continue to increase as the local market is affected by high feed costs. Meanwhile, the South African government continues to ...Opportunities in African Food and Agriculture
It is widely acknowledged that agribusiness is the key to transforming African economies – it was certainly the core message at the 2019 AGRA Forum in ...Reshaping food systems with innovation and knowledge
A major focus for the FAO is establishing a new business model based on science, data, transparency and accountability and that is conducive to strong partnerships ...
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Dubai to host first-ever global forum on marginal environments
Dubai will play host to a global showcase for the latest advances in research, innovation, development and policy in agriculture and food production in marginal environments ...Invasive alien plants and their impact on water use
Experts warn that in addition to the energy crisis, South Africans face another looming disaster in the form of severe water scarcity. The Department of Water ...Maize production holds great potential for the African continent
According to Euromonitor International’s new report, Maize Meal: A Look at the Ultimate Staple in Sub-Saharan Africa, maize meal is a staple food for about 50% of ...A beginner’s guide to planting sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are so hardy and easy to grow that they could almost be classified as weeds! Even without optimal fertilization and care, they produce reasonably ...
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