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If you've ever wondered why grape berries sometimes split or crack open, you're not alone. This physiological disorder is a significant challenge in both vineyard management and post-harvest quality control.

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Nearly 800 Meatco employees face reduced wages, voluntary separation packages and possible retrenchments as Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis threatens the survival of the state-owned meat processor.Meatco warned that its monthly wage bill of approximately N$15 million is becoming increasingly unsustainable as international beef export markets remain closed.

Regenerative Farming Without Synthetic Fertilizers: Harnessing the Jasmonate Pathway and Biological Methods -Introduction Modern agriculture faces critical challenges—soil degradation, dependency on chemical fertilizers, and declining biodiversity. However, alternative approaches can reduce or even eliminate the need for synthetic fertilizers while maintaining productivity.

Die wêreld van voedsel verander vinnig danksy tegnologie wat elke stap van die voedselketting – van produksie tot voorbereiding – vinniger, slimmer en meer volhoubaar maak.

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Once mostly associated with water filtration systems and industrial purification, this high-porosity substance is now a critical component in modern farming practices. According to Research Intelo, the Activated Carbon for Agriculture Market was valued at USD 432.7 million in 2024 and is expected to nearly double by 2033, reaching USD 837.4 million.

Demand for premium beef is rising worldwide, and South Africa is well positioned to supply it. The country’s red meat sector benefits from high-quality beef and lamb, skilled producers and increasing interest from international buyers, particularly in the Middle East, Asia and parts of Africa.

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.

A severe El Niño event could cause losses of up to US$11 trillion across national economies over the next five to six years, according to a new report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development and Türkiye’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

SA tractor and combine harvester sales ticked up in October 2026, but the increase may not last long.After a few months of declining tractor sales, we are starting to see a slight pick-up. Data released by the South African Agricultural Machinery Association shows that in October 2026, tractor sales were up 8% from a year ago, with 926 units sold.

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.

South African vehicle manufacturers can now leave lead-acid batteries out of qualifying semi-knocked-down kits exported for assembly abroad. The change, effective November 6, follows requests from vehicle assemblers supplying African markets where local sourcing rules apply to certain components.

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Suid Afrika Rand - Dollar 16.54 Rand - Pond 22.11 Rand - Euro 18.44 Platinum 1,540.44 Palladium 1,021.33- Goud 4,061.13- Silwer 51.93 Brent-ruolie 90.40-White Maize: R3,837.00 Yellow Maize: R3,832.80 Soybeans: R9,113.00 Sunflower: R10,500.00 Wheat: R5,901.00 Sorghum: R5,574.00 Groundnuts: R20,193.00 Cotton: R11,100.00 per ton

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.

The Weidemann 90 Series is a new generation of wheel loaders and telescopic handlers designed to increase productivity, comfort and safety for agricultural, livestock, municipal and industrial operations. The range includes four completely redesigned models, the 2090, 2090T, 3090 and 3090T, available with a traditional or telescopic loading arm.

Legumes such as dry beans, cowpeas, pigeon peas and groundnuts are vital for food security, nutrition and rural livelihoods across southern Africa. They supply affordable protein and calories to millions of households and generate essential income for smallholder farmers.

CRA Media is gearing up for something big in 2027: 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!

This greater understanding of screw caps and their impact on wine is perhaps one reason that the tide is turning for screw caps in the U.S. In the same 2021 survey, screw cap usage by wineries jumped to 52 percent of respondents, up from an average of 30 to 40 percent over the past decade.

South African small and medium enterprises in the natural ingredients, cut flowers and sustainable seafood sectors will receive support to reach buyers in Germany and the wider European Union through a partnership between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk.

Terwyl vyf inmaakprodusente in die Wes-Kaap hul stryd teen Premier Foods in die hooggeregshof voortsit, het die maatskappy die ander produsente 10 dae gegee om uit drie skikkingsopsies te kies, anders verval hul leweringsaanbod.

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.

Summary - Suid-Afrikaanse Boere Kry Min StaatsondersteuningSuid-Afrika se boere ontvang van die laagste vlakke van staatsondersteuning ter wêreld, terwyl mededingers in Europa, Noord-Amerika en Asië dikwels deur subsidies, invoertariewe en inkomste-programme beskerm word.Volgens die OESO se 2025-verslag het die gemiddelde produsentesteun vir 54 lande van 14,1% in 2015 tot 11,9% in 2024 gedaal

Digital applications are helping South African farmers monitor crop health, detect problems early, and make better management decisions. Regular scouting remains essential to identify pests, diseases and other issues before they cause serious losses.

In collaboration with the Veterinary Conservation Coalition, funding was recently provided to upgrade a black rhino transition camp at Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary.For orphaned rhinos, the journey from rescue and rehabilitation to life in the wild is a gradual process, and every stage plays an important role in their long-term success.

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Slegs 23% van respondente in Graan SA se September 2026-Barometer het gesê hulle is winsgewender as ’n jaar tevore. Die indeks vir die huidige finansiële uitkyk het skaars beweeg, van 38,4 in Junie tot 39,1 in September.

CBOT-mielietermynkontrakte het Dinsdag hoër gesluit nadat die USDA se November WASDE-verslag laer as verwagte Amerikaanse mielie-opbrengs- en produksieskattings bekend gemaak het.

In South Africa 70% of children are born outside of marriage against a global average of 40%. Seems high but An increasing proportion of the world is growing up outside a formal nuclear home. This is undermining the relevance of marriage as an institution. Disruption happens when alternatives offer more benefits at lower cost but higher convenience.