INDUSTRY NEWS
Advertise in the Shukela Plus Tech Edition
The next edition of Shukela Plus - aptly titled Shukela Tech - which is due for publication early in July, will reflect the growing trend in the sugar industry towards production diversification and technology innovation. Renowned sugar industry scientist, Dr Kathy...
SA Canegrowers and Kwanalu celebrate Women in Agriculture this August
Become part of the Women in Agriculture network or nominate someone you think may benefit from it, and find out more about the Women in Agriculture Webinar on 31 August. For further information on women in agriculture, farming in KZN and Kwanalu visit the website www.kwanalu.co.za/women-in-agriculture/
Tongaat Hulett sells agribusiness in Eswatini for R375m
The sale of the country’s largest independent sugar estate comes as Tongaat seeks to reduce debt by R8.1bn by March 2021
The cannabis industry in SA – still a field of dreams
The industrial, medical and recreational potential of the cannabis plant is touted as being worth between $150bn and $250bn. South Africa could be a world leader in this emerging industry, but rather than being bold, the government is fiddling with incremental changes to legislation.
Land Reform in South Africa: ‘We are shooting in the dark’
This article appeared in the Daily Maverick and was authored by Ed Stoddard following a webinar hosted by Richard Poplak. In his new book on inequality, Capital and Ideology, French economist Thomas Piketty asserts that a land reform programme in South Africa has been...
Update from the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials
RSB’s community of members and certified operators around the world are adjusting to the coronavirus crisis – working remotely and responding to challenging economic and social situations, mitigation regulations and navigating new and proposed policy shifts. We've...
South Africa Introduces Some of the Most Lax Laws on Cannabis Yet
After years of banning cannabis in all forms, South Africa is quickly jumping through hoops to become one of the more lenient countries when it comes to using cannabis, and a likely massive competitor in the world hemp growing market. In South Africa, the term to use...
Investment in technology vital to boost agricultural output and exports
Investment in technology vital to boost agricultural output and exports South African agriculture needs more investment and the implementation of the latest technology to boost output, not only for local consumption, but also for vitally needed exports to boost...
DISTELL IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF AGRI-BUSINESS AND ECO-TOURISM FORUM, ANGOLA-SOUTH AFRICA
Co-Hosted by AIPEX, CACIAAS and Cape Media Corporation Cape Town International Convention Centre 26 & 27 September 2019 CAPE TOWN – With less than two months to go, the countdown has officially begun for the inaugural Agri-Business and Eco-Tourism Forum,...
Protecting crops and reducing farming costs
An advanced range of field monitoring equipment is allowing local farmers to fine-tune growing conditions and maximise yields of their crops, while avoiding potentially catastrophic crop failures as a result of pests or chemical damage.HOBOnet Field...
ELB Equipment – New branch records impressive machine sales
New branch records impressive machine sales Equipment sales have skyrocketed in the Port Elizabeth region where multi-franchise supplier, ELB Equipment recently opened a modern branch and fully equipped workshop in order to meet growing customer demand for its...
Agri Giants Partner to Drive Growth in African Agriculture
Boksburg, South Africa – 06 June 2019 -John Deere, the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment and Corteva Agriscience, the global leader, in two large, attractive markets – seed and crop protection – underpinned by expanding digital capabilities have...
Pratley launches new gasket maker and flange sealant
A new flange sealant and gasket maker in the form of a tough and elastic silicone rubber for superior sealing was launched by Pratley in February 2019. It can tolerate extreme temperatures of -50°C to +300°C for short periods, and is chemical-resistant to petrol,...
Standard Bank, Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the University of The Free State Combine Forces to Bring Transformation to Local Agriculture.
A five-year, multi-pronged programme which brings together government, academia and the private sector’s financial expertise has been launched in the Free State. The programme aims to enhance the delivery of crucial skills to black farmers involved in the production...
Bell brings home Exporter of the Year awards
Bell Equipment won Exporter of the Year Award (Large category; turnover >R200 million) and was runner-up in the Exporter of the Year Africa Award (turnover >R100 million) at the inaugural Exporter of the Year Awards for capital equipment manufacturers held in...