Cage systems and other equipment for poultry farmers of all sizes Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 “We can supply poultry farmers with all their equipment requirements. We offer the complete package.”
Complete equipment solutions for Africa’s poultry industry Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 Peninsula Poultry Appliances (PPA) – one of South Africa’s oldest poultry equipment companies – supplies equipment to farmers across the African continent.
Erdvark – robust low-maintenance agricultural equipment for African conditions Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 Erdvark, a South African-based manufacturer of agricultural implements and machinery, is offering African farmers quality solutions to their equipment needs.
Many farmers still don’t realise the importance of vaccination Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 “Many farmers in Africa do not understand the importance of vaccination, especially the up-and-coming farmers,” says Dr. Thembinkosi Ramuthivheli from MSD Animal Health’s Sub-Saharan Business Centre.
Good nutrition essential for animals to perform at optimal levels Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 NuTec is offering farmers in Africa high quality premixes for all commercial and companion animal species.
Looking to become wealthy? Consider rice farming in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 8 December 2011 Global agricultural company Olam says the cultivation and processing of rice in Nigeria has the potential to be a lucrative industry.
KFC’s African growth won’t show significant profits in short-term Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 December 2011 Even though some Nigerians hold their wedding receptions at KFC, the brand’s African expansion strategy is not expected to show significant profits for the next decade.
Kenyan poultry entrepreneur turns $6 into a $100,000 business Published by James Karuga on 6 December 2011 The frustrations associated with finding a good egg incubator drove Geoffrey Kago to invent one.
How Brazil benefited from China’s growing appetite for meat, and why Africa can too Published by Claude Harding on 29 November 2011 As China’s economy continues to grow, meat consumption is expected to increase together with the demand for livestock feed.
Ranked: Africa’s top 20 agribusiness companies Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2011 The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, in a recent report titled African Agriculture: From Meeting Needs To Creating Wealth, published a list of Africa’s top 20 agribusiness and food companies.
South African market too competitive, says Silk Invest CEO Published by Claude Harding on 17 November 2011 Zin Bekkali, CEO of Silk Invest says that the food and beverages industry in South Africa is too competitive and that retailers hold all the power.
12 ways how mobile technology can boost African agriculture Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 November 2011 In a recent report, titled Connected Agriculture, Vodafone and Accenture identified 12 opportunities for mobile phone technology to increase agricultural income and productivity.
Unlocking the wealth of Africa’s agriculture: Partnership for commercial projects on offer Published by Staff Writer on 8 November 2011 “We firmly believe that the economic development and prospering of the African continent, also as economic and trading bloc, is inextricably linked to its ability to unlock the economic potential and value of its rich agricultural resources, and that commercial farming and agribusiness is essential for this to happen.”
Turning smallholder farmers into business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2011 Poor African farmers are understandably reluctant to invest a year’s income in agricultural equipment. However, for those who do take the risk, the rewards can be substantial.
