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Contaminants threatening the health of soil and water

Most processes in agriculture use chemical intervention either to boost plant or animal production, or to prevent or treat diseases. Whilst such chemicals may...

Conservation alliances protect natural heritage

In 2010, Charl van der Merwe finally completed construction of a dam on the Doring River, which runs through his farm, Brakfontein, 100km from...

Breaking the cycle of child labour in agriculture

A recent US government-funded report from National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago found that the world’s biggest chocolate companies had failed...

Is data the new soil in agri?

One of the biggest shifts in farming over the past few years has been the move towards connectivity. The connected farmer concept goes beyond basic...

The role of farmers during the COVID-19 crisis

Do you believe that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has given rise to an increased public appreciation of the role that agriculture and those...

Corteva: working with farmers

Growers will have to substantially increase both the quantity and quality of their yields in the coming decades, but environmental constraints threaten their ability...

Crop spraying: optimise efficiency with the latest technologies

For the best spray application results, farmers need to use the right product at the right time, follow the instructions and, most importantly, apply...

Eight things to know about Agrico’s PVC piping

Not everyone in the industry may realise, however, that Agrico is one of South Africa’s foremost manufacturers of quality PVC piping. With more than 30...

Zimmatic irrigation systems offer smart solutions for farmers

As a second-generation farmer, Tobias Musariri from Chegutu, about 100 kilometres southwest of Harare, credits the Zimmatic centre pivots for his success in cultivating...

Optimising fuel usage on your farm: Part 1

Tillage and field operations consume a significant proportion of total energy used in crop and livestock production. By following a few basic rules, you can...

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