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From Classroom to Cattle: Nozuko Cezula Builds Thriving Beef Enterprise

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 7, 2026April 7, 20260188

At 49, Nozuko Cezula has successfully transitioned from a career in education to becoming a prominent cattle farmer in KwaZulu-Natal. She operates on a 93-hectare Tafelkop farm in...

Aquaculture Featured News

Amazon Nations Approve Landmark Plan to Protect Migratory Catfish at UN Summit

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2026March 31, 20260208

At the fifteenth Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Migratory Species, countries reached a major agreement to protect Amazonian migratory catfish by...

Agriculture Featured Markets News SMART AGRICULTURE

RESILIENCE THROUGH INNOVATION – NAMPO 2026 FOCUSES ON SURVIVAL AND PROFITABILITY

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2026March 31, 20260227

NAMPO Park, Bothaville – At a time when agriculture is operating under increasing pressure – from climate variability and rising input costs to market and policy...

Agriculture Featured FOOD PROCESSING Markets

Cooling when it counts

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2026March 31, 20260234

How mobile cold storage supports wine farms at harvest Harvest is one of the most demanding and rewarding periods on any wine farm. Weeks of...

Agriculture Featured Machinery and Equipment News SMART AGRICULTURE

Technological Evolution in the VFC Tobacco Sector: Advancing Toward Smart Mechanization

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2026March 24, 20260243

Mechanization in agriculture follows shared patterns across sectors, but in the case of Virginia flue-cured (VFC) tobacco, the transition is particularly significant. Rising labour costs,...

Agriculture Featured Machinery and Equipment Markets News

Agricultural machinery: the market in Puglia is recovering

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2026March 24, 20260233

2025 marks a return to growth for tractor sales, which have risen by around 22 percentage points compared with the previous twelve months. Regional demand...

Agriculture Featured Machinery and Equipment Markets technology

Bobcat Confirms Launch of Largest Diesel Forklifts at LogiMAT

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2026March 24, 20260249

At LogiMAT 2026, Bobcat is announcing the launch of the new DV180/250S-9 diesel forklifts, the largest machines in the company’s line-up, exceeding many competitors in...

Agriculture Featured Irrigation News

Netafim and Amazon India Launch Drip Irrigation Initiative to Save 325 Million Litres of Water Annually

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 9, 2026March 9, 20260370

Orbia Advance Corporation’s precision agriculture business, Netafim, has partnered with Amazon India to implement two major water stewardship initiatives aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and...

Agriculture Featured technology

Biostimulants could play a bigger role in sustainable agriculture, but adoption barriers remain

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 9, 2026March 9, 20260312

Biostimulants are gaining global attention as agriculture looks for ways to improve crop resilience, nutrient efficiency and stability. However, while adoption is accelerating internationally, significant...

Agriculture Construction Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

Maintain Your Power Tools to Avoid Costly Breakdowns

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 5, 2026March 5, 20260325

Why Servicing Your Power Equipment Matters – And How to Do It Right Across Africa’s agricultural, landscaping and forestry sectors, outdoor power tools are essential...