Fresh from farm to table: how Cooling-as-a-Service can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
In the developed world, the average consumer may not be aware that the domestic refrigerator is only the final link in a long continuum that begins on the farm and ends on the table.
Water security ever more important this World Rivers Day
The looming impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon is predicted to significantly impact rainfall patterns in the current summer of 2023/24 – presenting substantial risk to water security in already water stressed parts of the country.
Versatile diesel engines
With an engine for nearly every application, Japanese engine manufacturer Kubota has expanded its range of diesel only engines to include everything from 5kW motors for pump and lawnmower applications to powerful 160kW motors for large tractors and bespoke industrial applications.
South Africa’s smallholder vegetable farmers aren’t getting the finance they need: this is what it should look like
Fresh efforts are being made to increase the share of black ownership in South Africa’s agricultural sector.
Paper industry offers life-changing career avenues through learner placement programme
Sakhile Zincume from Gingindlovu in KwaZulu-Natal had been held back in grade 11 twice before finally completing his matric.
AES ensures that dairy energy mix and products are the cream of the crop
As energy plays a large and very critical role in dairy processing, this sector places a significant emphasis on energy efficiency and cost management, to ensure that essential dairy goods are delivered to consumers as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Now is the time to start cutworm control
Cutworm control must start before the first larva hatches. With maize planting season fast approaching, growers need to do their planning now, especially if they want to apply the 35-day principle in time.
South Africa’s government has been buying land and leasing it to black farmers. Why it’s gone wrong and how to fix it
The progress with South Africa’s land reform programme has not been properly monitored.
BRICS Plus 6: a perspective from agriculture
This past week South Africa hosted the BRICS Summit. CGA [Citrus Growers Association] attended the BRICS Business Forum …
Transformation is a process, not an event
Hortgro, the South African deciduous fruit industry organisation, has invested nearly R50 million in bursary schemes over the past ten years