Tune in to watch the excitement of the Nissan Spirit of Africa Trophy. Nissan South Africa has shifted up a gear in its commitment to adventure, innovation, and performance by partnering with the esteemed Spirit of Africa challenge. Nissan's partnership with this prestigious event, which is celebrating its 19th year,…
Landbouweekblad and African Farming will present its inaugural Food Chain Solutions Conference this year. Despite the potential of a growing population, dynamic markets and about half of the world’s uncultivated land, Africa is not on course to meet the sustainable development goals of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). In…
If you own a vehicle with a 12-volt power source, whether it is a quad bike, bakkie or tractor, Terrapro has a cost-effective and multi-purpose seed and herbicide applicator for you. Are you looking for a machine designed for specialist application of small seeds, such as canola, grass and lucerne,…
The livestock market and its associated value chain is the largest agricultural market in South Africa. After the success of the first farmers’ day in Limpopo, African Farming will be hosting six livestock farmers’ days around the country. According to Peter Mashala, editor of African Farming magazine, small changes to…
Afrivet and African Farming will be giving away 13 hampers with animal care products to readers and viewers. In the hamper, you will find the following products: Afrivet training manual1 L FibremaxRTU A.C.T. LA disinfectantAfrivet weight estimation bandAfriPhrase bookletCoolbagCapNotebookPenShopping bag How to enter: Sms “Afrivet” to 33677. SMS costs R1,50.…
South Africa’s department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has suspended its director general, Mike Mlengana while an internal investigation is pending According to a press release issued by the department, the suspension serves as a temporary measure and should not be seen as a ruling against Mlengana. Mooketsa Ramasodi, deputy…
Prospective agricultural students can now study online to obtain their agricultural degrees. A lack of teaching at local agricultural colleges, problems at South African universities, and a lack of development in online education, created a gap for the establishment of Agricolleges International, a computer cloud-based institution which will provide online…
The agricultural industry provides a strong foundation for growth in rural societies and the general development of the African continent, says Terje Knutsen, executive vice president of crop nutrition at Yara International. Knutsen presided over the opening of a liquid fertiliser plant in the Western Cape, South Africa. Farmers within…
The agri-services group AFGRI Uganda was recently honoured as the largest contributor to food security in East Africa at the East Africa Book of Records (EABR) Awards. The EABR annually recognises achievements in line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals by individuals or companies. Ending hunger, achieving food security…
