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Pollination innovation: a local company’s solutions to decline in bees. Bee-Tech Group is transforming South African agriculture with pollination technologies that boost crop yields and enhance sustainability. Founder Michiel Bruggeman... Agriculture has huge potential for reducing poverty. Growth in agriculture is in general two to three ...
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The importance of soil health in sustainable agriculture
Oct 4, 2024 — As the effects of climate change become more pronounced, the role of soil health in enhancingagricultural resilience cannot be overstated. Dr Hendrik Smith, conservation agriculture facilitator atASSET Research, and Prof Gerhard du Preez, associate professor at North-West University, spoke to Sinenhlanhla Mncwango about the basics of …
An animal health plan for the year from Dr Faffa Malan - Farmer's …
May 10, 2020 — Many animals die in spite of receiving treatment. “The new heartwater vaccine is still a year or two away, so prevention is the only way.”. Email Dr Faffa Malan at [email protected]. Lindi Botha. Lindi Botha is an agricultural journalist and communications specialist based in Nelspruit, South Africa.
Poor policies in the spotlight on World Food Day
Oct 14, 2024 — Noting the impact of policies on food production, Potatoes SA CEO Willie Jacobs demonstrated the effect of poor policies on this staple. “Potatoes are more nutrient-dense than any other staple food in South Africa. Any policies that hinder the sustainable growth of this industry should therefore be challenged,” he told Farmer’s Weekly.
The role of One Health in sustainable farming and well-being
Sep 12, 2024 — One Health farming is increasingly characterised by sustainable water use, soil conservation and biodiversity preservation, all of which increase ecosystem resilience. By adopting these methods, farmers take on the role of land stewards and create a sustainable legacy for coming generations. One Health farming increasingly emphasises ...
Growing your own livestock feed - Farmer's Weekly
May 29, 2022 — Leave the land to rest until summer, when it should start growing again after the first rain and when soil temperatures begin to rise. All summer long. At this stage, graze the pasture when it has reached 30cm to 40cm in length and before it goes to seed. This will encourage the grass to create more bulk/food.
Basic vaccination and health protocols for pigs - Farmer's Weekly
Feb 28, 2024 — Always use sterile syringes and needles and use a short, thinner gauge needle when injecting piglets. Rather use boiling water instead of disinfectants to sterilise already used injection equipment, because disinfectants can affect the efficacy of vaccines. Gilts (young sows being mated for first time): Five weeks before breeding/mating, inject ...
Zimbabwe to cull elephants to feed the hungry
10 October 2024 | 9:09 am. Zimbabwe recently confirmed its intension to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger following the worst drought that country had seen in four decades. Zimbabwe has decided to cull 200 elephants following an earlier declaration of a national state of disaster caused by the drought that left 2,7 ...
Subsistence farmers invited to apply for support vouchers
Dec 14, 2020 — Dr Kobus Laubscher, agricultural economist and fellow of the World Academy of Productivity Science, said the support vouchers, ranging in value between R1 000 and R9 000, would allow subsistence farmers to procure much needed inputs. It would also help to retain self-employment in the sector while supporting food value chains.