FarmBiz Magazine - March 2020

In this issue

Getting the most out of agricultural insurance
Quarterly market overview
Dairy industry, Precision irrigation, Intensive production, Feed industry overview

Getting The Most Out Of Agricultural Insurance

In recent years the strength of the rand combined with production surpluses, has put immense pressure on agricultural profits. This has resulted in many farmers cutting costs by reducing insurance cover or cancelling policies altogether. Although reduced cover may provide some shortterm relief, it also reduces a farming enterprise’s capacity to recover from large financial setbacks.

5 mins

An industry that feeds the world

In 2019, animal diseases that broke out locally and internationally severely affected the animal feed industry. According to the 2018/19 Animal Feed Manufacturers’ Association (AFMA) Chairman’s Report, outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) had a significant impact on China and other international markets during the first half of 2019. At the time of writing this article, the effects of ASF continued to affect the industry.

4 mins

Remembering Wiseman: A legacy of honest, hard work

A mere year after his untimely passing in August 2018, the three children of Remember Wiseman Mthethwa received the Grain SA Potential Commercial Farmer of the Year award.

5 mins

The Economy Of Intensive Production

Intensive production refers to any production system that aims to increase yield without increasing the production area.

5 mins

Nestlé Tackles Child Labour For 100% Sustainable Cocoa

Nestlé is investing $45 million a year in its sustainability programme and making progress reducing child labour in West Africa’s cocoa-growing communities, which form part of the Swiss confectionery giant’s cocoa supply chain.

5 mins

The benefits of clearing invasive alien plants

Water shortages, loss of arable land, worsening veld fires, declining grazing quality, and lower cash crop yields all have one thing in common: invasive alien plants.

5 mins

Precision irrigation truly makes sense

Agriculture across the world is in the firing line.

4 mins

A bean to suit every taste

The soya bean is a versatile legume that can be used as a source of protein, oil or as a milk alternative.

3 mins

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FarmBiz Magazine Description:

FarmBiz is a unique monthly publication serving the agribusiness industry. This one-of-a-kind publication addresses issues that are pertinent to better production, higher profitability, policy issues, trade and much more. Its readership spans the entire agribusiness sector – from top commercial farmers and the agribusinesses who serve them, to government institutions, opinion leaders and agribusiness consultants.