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How coffee affects your cholesterol largely depends on the brewing method — specifically, whether it allows diterpenes (cafestol and kahweol) to reach your cup.Coffee beans contain these natural compounds, which are carried into the brew on tiny oil droplets.

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Case IH has expanded its Farmall range with the introduction of the new top-of-the-range Farmall M series — three medium-powered tractors (Farmall 100M, 110M, and 120M) designed specifically for small to medium-sized farms.These versatile utility tractors are powered by modern FPT 3.6-litre four-cylinder engines delivering 101, 110, and 117 horsepower respectively.

CRA Media is gearing up for something big in 2026: a major new project dedicated to honouring South African farmers and their families, the people who work tirelessly to put food on our tables every day. Details are still under wraps, but the team promises it will be their most ambitious farmer-recognition initiative yet. Keep watching their platforms for the official announcement and launch!

Big fruit always command better prices and sell more easily in both stone and pome fruit markets. According to experts, achieving good fruit size starts with high-quality flower buds formed the previous season.

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Science proceeds apace when new ideas emerge and we are bombarded with new angles and new data. It is both exciting and challenging as each new angle is re-examined. That is what several groups of researchers have done. Data from Zimbabwean giraffes that had also been culled were weighed and measured by researchers from the Mammal Research Institute in Pretoria.

Die OVK Groep, met sy hoofkantoor in Ladybrand, is n vooruitstrewende landboumaatskappy in Suid-Afrika. Die OVK Groep streef voortdurend na die uitbreiding en verbetering van sy dienste aan alle belanghebbendes. Die maatskappy is goed gediversifiseer met werksaamhede in verskeie landbougebiede en lewer n wye reeks produkte en dienste aan sy kliënte.

The global coffee industry was worth over $130 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $165 billion by 2029. Most coffee is grown in equatorial countries by smallholder farmers and exported to northern markets.

Traditional Agriculture can be defined as a primitive style of farming that involves the intensive use of indigenous knowledge, traditional tools, natural resources, organic fertilizer and cultural beliefs of the farmers. It is noteworthy that it is still used by about 50% of the world population.

2026 is 7 maande oud - 2030 is 4 jaar- en 2050 is 24 jaar in die toekoms. Tegnologie verander daagliks en die wereld is besig om 'n een digitale monster te word. Tegnologie het reeds honderde duisende werksgeleenthede oorgeneem- en robotte is besig om dit nog verder te vergemaklik- Dis tyd om jou aan te pas by die veranderde wereld.

US Customs and Border Patrol opened a web page Monday where importers can apply for tariff refunds. But the process is opaque and the Trump administration has said it may be months before refunds can be processed. The administration says that more than 330,000 separate importers have paid IEEPA tariffs that must be refunded by court order.

Check out the new Fresh Produce Market Intelligence Report — a powerful and user-friendly tool that delivers clear insights into the industry. It covers over 15 markets and more than 150 commodities, with key data on revenue, price per ton, and volume. Users can easily filter by period, commodity, or market, while enjoying dynamic insights and geographical mapping of performance across the country.

Flexbox is a beautifully designed, all-in-one workout bench that doubles as elegant home furniture. It lets you do resistance training, Pilates, and yoga — without clutter, compromise, or bulky equipment. Made for those who value wellness, space, and style.

Potatoes remain a vital staple for South Africa’s food security, but price volatility often makes them unaffordable for low-income households. Industry leaders at the recent Potato SA Congress emphasised that the sector must move beyond strong production and focus more on supply chain efficiency, consumer demand, and data-driven planning.

Agricultural inputs — such as seeds, fertilisers, machinery, irrigation, and labour — are essential for increasing farm productivity and ensuring food security. However, their access and use remain severely limited and inefficient in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Benfotiamine (B1), Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), and Niacin/Nicotinamide (B3) are commonly taken together to support better blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity, protect nerves (especially in diabetic neuropathy), boost energy production and mitochondrial function, and provide antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.

During the early years of the Great Depression in western Kansas, jackrabbits multiplied into a plague after dust storms destroyed crops and coyotes were wiped out by bounties. With little food left, the rabbits devoured what remained of the wheat and gardens.

Do you wish to share your insights in how decisions on agricultural policy matters are affecting your daily lives on the farm? Now is the time to be part of the discussion! It provides the perfect opportunity for women who live on farms or who are involved in a farming business or in the sector to become part of the discussion on how boardroom decisions on policy matters impact on your daily lives.

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Flexbox is a multi-purpose training platform to maximize your health and fitness potential. It has a stylish and compact design that blends seamlessly with a modern home aesthetic. Flexbox gives you the ability to do resistance training, pilates and yoga exercises without the need for bulky unappealing gym equipment.

Weidemann has expanded its 90 series wheel loaders with four new models: the 2090 and 3090 (standard) and the 2090T and 3090T (telescopic).The models offer strong lifting capacities — up to 5,620 kg and 6,660 kg for standard versions, and 3,970 kg and 4,840 kg for telescopic versions — with maximum lift heights reaching over four metres on the larger telescopic models.

Huidige strategieë kan lewendehawe se metaanvrystellings genoeg verlaag om die beesvleis-sektor in staat te stel om sy bydrae in terme van vrystellings te beperk ten einde die 1.5°C-teiken teen 2030 te bereik.

CRA Media is gearing up for something big in 2026: a major new project dedicated to honouring South African farmers and their families, the people who work tirelessly to put food on our tables every day. Details are still under wraps, but the team promises it will be their most ambitious farmer-recognition initiative yet. Keep watching their platforms for the official announcement and launch!

Iran’s closure of the narrow Strait of Hormuz stopped oil tankers reaching their destinations. But that wasn’t all. More than 60 gas and oil sites have been damaged in the conflict so far. Even if a durable ceasefire is reached, these impacts will reverberate for months and years to come.

There is growing unease in Southern Africa over South Africa’s dominance in regional agricultural trade. Countries like Namibia and Botswana have recently imposed temporary bans on South African fruit and vegetable imports, arguing they need to create space for local farming.

Farmers are using artificial intelligence to help grow food by combatting disease and pests,often times made worse by climate change, pesticide use, and more.You need real farming intelligence implanted in your DNA to use all these tegnologies in a world where nature is in charge and you need real men and women to get all of this in sync with each other to create perfect growth.

’n Groter kommer vir plaaslike uitvoerders as die nuwe premier van Brittanje, Burnham, is die moontlikheid dat Brittanje homself weer nader aan EU-reëls wil belyn. Dit sluit in om dieselfde sanitêre en fitosanitêre vereistes as die EU toe te pas op landbou-invoer. Dit is veral ’n bedreiging vir die plaaslike sitrusbedryf, want byna R4 miljard se Suid-Afrikaanse sitrus word jaarliks na Brittanje uitgevoer.