Tag: Farmbiz
The impact of mining on agricultural land
Mining and agriculture are two industries often placed at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Mining technology has changed to such an extent that fewer workers...
Cannabis offers alternative solutions for Zimbabwean producers
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
During September this year, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair was held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The event was a shadow...
Waterblommetjiebedryf tel weer kop op ná erge koue
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
Die waterblommetjiebedryf in die Boland is vanjaar ʼn knou toegedien met temperature wat onder vriespunt gedaal het. Volgens Dirkie...
Disrupting the supply chain with better data analysis
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
According to the SAS Experience 2030 research, 65% of South African consumers have indicated that they will not be...
Tunnel irrigation: The key to success
A successful tunnel irrigation system must
be designed to deliver the correct amount of water to crops in an agriculturally
and technically sound way. In most...
The changing face of agricultural education and training
Agricultural education and training (AET) in South Africa are facing several challenges in its attempts to meet the requirements of the United Nations’ Sustainable...
An introduction to heirloom vegetables
You have probably heard of heirloom or heritage vegetables. You might also have noticed the diversity of strange vegetables on supermarket shelves, from rainbow...
Diversification sees marginal farmland thriving
A diversified farming operation has increased its yield per hectare and reduced its risk, despite the land once being written off by agricultural consultants...
The impact of mining on agricultural land
Mining and agriculture are two industries often placed at opposite ends of the spectrum. Politicians like to play the mining card when making promises...
The ins and outs of agricultural markets
Economic systems can be broadly defined as either free markets, also known as price systems, or command systems, which are at the other end...