How to start a successful dairy business Published by Promotional Feature on 10 August 2011 Dairy production has the potential to be a profitable business opportunity for farmers in Africa. There is always room to grow, both for beginner farmers as well as more established players.
Container liners – a more efficient way of transporting commodities Published by Promotional Feature on 10 August 2011 Power Plastics, a South Africa-based company, is a major supplier of bulk shipping container liners in Africa.
AgriChallenge: Experienced suppliers of seeds and equipment to African farmers Published by Promotional Feature on 10 July 2011 AgriChallenge (Pty) Ltd. has over the years established itself as one of the foremost suppliers and agents of seeds and agricultural equipment to farmers in Africa.
Need to seriously reduce your postharvest losses? Published by Promotional Feature on 10 June 2011 South Africa’s University of Stellenbosch will be presenting a special short course aimed at improving the attendees’ understanding of postharvest physiology.
House of Irrigation – quality irrigation solutions Published by Promotional Feature on 10 June 2011 Based in South Africa, Bosal’s House of Irrigation supplies a diverse customer base throughout Africa.
Increase dairy efficiency with DeLaval Published by Promotional Feature on 10 June 2011 DeLaval offers solutions for every type of farmer – from those taking the first steps from hand-milking to bucket milking, to industrial farmers milking around the clock.
Why centre pivot irrigation is best for large areas Published by Promotional Feature on 10 May 2011 More and more farmers and project managers are using irrigation to improve their yields. We talk to Senter 360’s Theuns Dreyer about the advantages of centre pivot irrigation over other systems.
Case study: Adding value with bottle filling equipment Published by Promotional Feature on 10 May 2011 Aspiring entrepreneurs as well as established food and beverages companies can benefit from using Marefa International’s state-of-the-art bottle filling equipment. One such company that derives enormous value from using Marefa’s products is Montagu Foods.
Innovative equipment to add value to seeds and nuts Published by Promotional Feature on 10 May 2011 Roastech has developed a roaster for farmers to process a variety of seeds and nuts.
Improve your herd’s performance with a new solution for parasites Published by Promotional Feature on 10 May 2011 Internal and external parasites can have a very significant impact on both production and reproduction performance in cattle, causing farmers to loose money.
Fresh fruit and vegetables for Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 1 May 2011 Propots, a Cape Town-based firm established in 2000, specialises in supplying quality fruit and vegetables to the African market.
The importance of food safety in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 10 April 2011 Food and cosmetic manufacturers who neglect to ensure their products are free of harmful bacteria and safe for human consumption run the risk of damaging their brands.
Is your milk safe? Bio-security on the dairy farm Published by Promotional Feature on 10 March 2011 The absence of significant pathogens, and the diseases they cause, implies healthy stock and healthy product. Risk management is not limited to economics and money management. Risk management with regards to herd health, can be translated into bio-security.
Fabrinox partnering with international firms on African projects Published by Promotional Feature on 24 February 2011 South Africa-based manufacturing firm Fabrinox has built up a strong base of clients operating beyond the country’s borders in the rest of Africa.