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.
Irrigation can shield Africa’s farmers from the effects of climate change Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 June 2011 Until a few years ago, farmers in northern Ethiopia could count on the occasional moderate rain. These days there is either no rainfall or it is in the form of torrential downpours.
Exporting berries to the UK has its own unique challenges Published by Loraine Stander on 3 June 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Loraine Stander talks to Chrisleo Botha, owner of South Africa’s Blue Mountain Berries, about the challenges involved in exporting to the United Kingdom.
Africa’s beer market still has plenty of room for growth Published by Claude Harding on 30 May 2011 Brewers operating in the African market still have a lot of room for future growth as beer consumption on the continent is still far from saturation levels.
Investors need to carefully manage issues around land ownership Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 May 2011 Investors in Africa’s agriculture sector need to be aware of the complexities surrounding land ownership.
Zambian rice processing firm has big plans for the future Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 24 May 2011 The 2011/2012 agriculture season looks bright and promising for YamBEEji Honey and Rice Products, a processing firm based in the rural areas of Zambia.
Nigerian banks turning their focus towards agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2011 “The fact that you have a bank that has its origins in investment banking looking seriously at agriculture, is a positive development.”
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.
Nestlé partners with Kenyan farmers to boost milk production Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2011 Nestlé, one of the world’s largest food manufacturers, has partnered with local farmers in Kenya to improve the quality of milk produced in the region.
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.
Kenyan food company riding healthy living wave Published by Regina Ekiru on 8 May 2011 Azuri Health, a Kenyan enterprise that manufacturers and distributes healthy foods, is helping Kenya’s rural farmers get market access for their cereals and fruits.
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.
How Africa can learn from Chinese agriculture Published by Steve Davis and Jonathan Woetzel on 20 April 2011 African countries have spent decades trying to jump-start agricultural production. In the search for new approaches, many experts are looking for answers in China.
