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South Africans Called to Advocate for Gender Equality in Agriculture During 16 Days of Activism

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 22, 2024November 22, 20240846

Fairtrade Africa Highlights Gender Equality in Agriculture During 16 Days of Activism In support of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women...

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South African Agri-Businesses Set Sights on Asian Market at China Expo

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2024November 12, 202401498

South African Businesses Eye Asian Market at China International Import Expo Several South African companies participating in the China International Import Expo are optimistic about...

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Mogase Kgatjepe’s passion for livestock is ingrained in his family’s history. His journey into livestock breeding started long before he stepped onto a farm, as both his father and grandfather were renowned cattle breeders in their time.

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2024November 12, 202401406

South African Canola Farmers Face Climate Challenges Amid Harvest Season South African canola farmers are navigating a tumultuous harvest season, with climate change presenting both...

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Trelleborg Tires Unveils Its First Agri Rubber Track, the ART1000, at EIMA 2024

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 8, 2024November 8, 202401161

Trelleborg Tires Unveils Groundbreaking Agri Rubber Track and Innovations at EIMA 2024 At EIMA 2024 in Italy, Trelleborg Tires is set to debut its first...

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Case IH and STEYR, CNH Brands, Win 2025 EIMA Tractor of the Year Awards

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 7, 2024November 7, 20240911

Tractors from our renowned agricultural brands, Case IH and STEYR, have been awarded the prestigious 2025 EIMA Tractor of the Year titles. This esteemed competition,...

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Can Water Help Africa Reach Net Zero?

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 24, 2024October 24, 20240895

Human activity is substantially increasing carbon levels. NASA’s regular Carbon Dioxide measurements show an alarmingly upward trajectory. Its researchers estimate that modern civilisation has elevated atmospheric...

The Ban Keeping South Africa’s Farmers Awake at Night

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 21, 2024October 21, 202401371

Namibia and Botswana have stirred controversy in the agricultural sector by enforcing a long-standing ban on importing citrus and vegetables from South Africa—an action that...

McKinsey’s 2024 Global Farmers Survey: New yield increasing products, agtech, and sustainable practices lay the foundation to increase profitability, combat industry price volatility

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 18, 2024October 18, 20240991

New research from McKinsey & Company highlights that global farmers are increasingly focusing on sustainable practices, innovative technology, and new yield-enhancing products to boost profits,...