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How a single social media post launched a farmfresh meat business
...of his childhood there. But the drought in the mid-1980s forced his father to sell up, and the family moved to Pretoria, where Richards completed high school. The longing for...
Record potato prices in October bring respite for farmers
...is usually the case], which was similar to what happened in 2016 at the height of the drought.” Nico Wagner, a potato producer in Limpopo, said the potatoes currently on...
Russian wheat aphid: sustainable solutions to fight resistance
...regards RWA as a serious threat to dryland wheat in many developing countries beset by sporadic drought. In Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America, RWA has caused crop...
Namibian livestock industry devastated by prolonged drought
...stud livestock production industries was a result of the relentless droughts the country had been subjected to during the past decade. READ What livestock farmers should know about climate change...
Farmer suicide rates increase as pressures on sector mounts
...where drought and recent widespread wildfires had resulted in severe economic challenges in the farming sector, the suicide rate among men in Australia’s farming sector was about double that of...
Wine glut threatens industry’s sustainability
...make up for this. Carel Nel, cellar master at Boplaas wine estate, said the busines had been hit by “a double whammy” as it also had to cope with drought...
Africa the world’s “leading area” for farming development
...farmers. For example, he said they had adapted to climate change and continued to produce food sustainably, despite a number of climatic challenges such as recent multi-year droughts. South Africa...
Agri GDP better, but not at its best
...performance levels achieved in 2017. This may indicate that the industry is still recovering from the impact of the drought, and should good rainfall occur in 2021, the current growth...
Farming technology
...extreme weather Drought, through the eyes of farmers The impact of theft on farms in South Africa ADVERTISEMENT USEFUL PRODUCTS RKW ProAgri’s Polydress O² barrier The Polydress O2 Barrier 2-in-1...
Farm basics
...vegetable farm Getting started with lettuce A drought-proofing how-to for South African farmers The role of cover crops in regenerative farming Feeding garden birds to help them survive the winter...
Agri-news
...in next decade Load more AFRICA Botswana among countries most at risk of extreme drought – report Minor economic growth in Zimbabwe as agricultural output shrinks Unexplained giraffe deaths spark...
Beware of the black swan
...to ensure that your business can survive them: • Natural disasters: Storms, drought and fire are common risks faced in South Africa, but are you prepared for a prolonged heatwave...
