In Mike Mlengana we trust
South Africa’s agriculture sector breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced that Mike Mlengana had been appointed the new director-general of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries...
How global agri can mitigate climate change
Agriculture may be highly susceptible to the effects of climate change, but it can also be used to mitigate the effects of this alarming phenomenon. Prof Richard Eckard, director of...
Angus Buchan’s new app
Farmers and fellow Christians who follow Angus Buchan will be pleased to hear about the new app released in March this year called ‘Uncle Angus’.
African agri-financing model must change
Because of the lack of tenure security in Africa, agricultural financing on the continent cannot be based on the traditional model. Instead, institutions should adopt the ‘ecosystem’ financing approach, says...
The crucial role of women in African agriculture
Women in Africa are key contributors to economic growth and global food security, but they still face many challenges, according to Maureen Bandama, agricultural project consultant at IQ Logistica Investments.
A top-of-the-range caller ID that’s easy to use
CallApp caller identification and call blocker is a free app available for download at Google Play (Android), Itunes store (Iphone) and callapp.com. It is regarded as the world’s largest and...
Barriers to entry in agro-processing
In the working paper titled ‘Competition, barriers to entry and inclusive growth: agro-processing’, Tamara Paremoer and Reena das Nair of the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) at...
Taking farm sales to new heights
As mentioned before in this column, unmanned vehicle systems or drones have become extremely popular among farmers.
Building stronger economies and communities in Africa
While Africa is rich in resources, it still lags behind much of the world in many socio-economic aspects. Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations and founding chairperson of...
Love thy neighbour
All praise to Lindie Stroebel and her team at the Produce Marketing Association: Southern Africa, who organised the PMA Fresh Connections: Southern Africa Conference & Expo 2016 held in Pretoria...
A Kiwi farmer on the pros of wireless dairy farming
North Waikato dairy farmer Tony Walters says that wireless technology can now be used to prove that New Zealand dairy farmers are farming in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Agricultural output versus SA’s population growth
Nico Strydom and Jean Struweg, researchers in the Department of Finance and Investment Management at the University of Johannesburg, recently published an article in Agrekon, titled, ‘Malthus revisited: Long-term Trends...
Agriculture is paralysed by SA’s poor leadership- Tony Leon
South Africa is currently faced with a paralysed, narrow and inward-looking leadership, according to political analyst and former leader of the Democratic Alliance, Tony Leon.
A few useful WhatsApp basics
WhatsApp was launched in 2009 by former Yahoo employees Brian Acton and Jan Koum. In February 2014, Facebook purchased the app for US$19 billion (about R280 billion).
Getting a head start on farming robotics
On 7 May, the first-ever AgBot (agricultural robotics) competition was held in the US on Gerrish Farms, one of the oldest family-owned farms in Indiana.
Make your mark
This week, South Africans will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidates in the municipal elections.
Preparing to meet evolving consumer demands
With the speed at which the world is changing, it is difficult to predict the effects that advancing technology, increased access to information and consumers’ demands for personalised products will...
Information vacuum in the farming sector
One of the reasons why farming has been able to make such impressive strides in productivity in our lifetime is that farmers today have the tools and ability to access...
Get ready for change
Political uncertainty, climate change, water shortages, poor economic growth, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are reshaping the way that industries are operating. The Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan...
Another day, another disaster
At some point, even the greatest tragedies become old news and a protracted crisis loses its punch.
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