Tag: Farmbiz
The impact of mining on agricultural land
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
Mining and agriculture are two industries often placed at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Mining technology has changed to such an...
Red meat and cancer: The story behind the story
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
With lobbies for and against the production and consumption of red meat and research on the impact of its production...
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 of...
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...
Beef up your meat knowledge
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Do you know all the beef cuts? Even if you know a few, it can be more complicated than you...
The importance of soil sampling
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
During a visit to the Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) Vegetable and Ornamental Plants campus at Roodeplaat, Farmbiz caught up with...
Setting the standard in table grape production
Known for its high standards throughout the production chain, the Modderdrift table grape farming enterprise has set the benchmark for the table grape industry,...
Free-range poultry production: Pros and cons
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Free-range farming offers higher product value and lower setup costs but requires access to a high-end market to ensure profitability.
Production...
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...











