FarmBiz - December 2019

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The cogs in the organised agriculture machine.
Veld fires, Soil acidity, Biopesticides, Cottonseed oil, Citrus pest control

Technology Can Enhance Food Security In Africa

Press release by Agritech Africa 2020

3 mins

Examining Agriculture's Role In Labour-Intensive Growth

Another year has come to an end, and although one hopes that each year will be better than the previous one, these hopes do not always materialise. This year certainly had a few highlights, but it was also clear that all was not always well in South African agriculture.

4 mins

State Of The Global Cottonseed Oil Market

Global cottonseed oil market revenue amounted to $8,2 billion in 2018, falling by 3,6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenue of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

4 mins

Young Irrigation Farmer Prospers In The Northern Cape

It took Hilton Megaw by surprise when he was nominated as Agri Northern Cape’s Young Farmer of the Year. Hilton, who produces maize, wheat, peanuts, cotton, wheat and cattle, was subsequently crowned as the 2019 Young Irrigation Farmer of the Year and overall runner-up.

4 mins

Cookhouse Citrus Industry Thrives

There is no doubt that the notion of thriving citrus orchards would have seemed farfetched to the transport riders who regularly crossed the Great Fish River at Cookhouse in the 1700s and 1800s. Today, citrus cultivation is well established in this region thanks to three friends who decided to venture into citrus production in 1998.

4 mins

Introducing Biological Pest Control In Citrus

Many South African citrus producers export their produce to various countries in Europe. Endulini Fruit is one such producer.

3 mins

Veld, Weeds And Fire: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

A sizeable part of South Africa’s native vegetation has naturally adapted to burn quite often and fynbos, grassland and bushveld all burn at some stage during their growth cycles.

3 mins

Dairy Packaging: A Look At Alternatives

Plastic is the most widely used packaging in the world.

2 mins

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