SAB has opened an R80 million agricultural research and development facility in the Western Cape, which will pilot new farming techniques, technology and crop varieties to accelerate agricultural development in South Africa. https://t.co/eBDOcgxrxC
Who said farming can't be cool? Meet Thabo Ramaphala this year's overall winner Young Farmers Awards 2019, he strives to make farming cool & would love to see young people taking initiative and participating in the sector. #GDARDatWork#GrowingGautengTogether@fineliving_farm
Last week, we engaged distinguished food and Ag experts in a unique event in continuation of our collaboration with BBC and “Follow the Food” series, following the 1st Corteva event in Washington DC , in July. @corteva remains committed to collaborate to develop solutions.
Privatization of the Agricultural Research and long-run effects Dr Sifiso Ntombela, Chief Economist :Markets and Economic Research Center, National Agricultural Marketing Council
I hail @AmbMuchanga + his team for their relentless work to ensure the entry into force of #AfCFTA in a record 18months,ushering in the world 's largest trading market of 1,2 billion people with a combined GDP of 2,5trillionUSD. Today is a historical win for the #AfricaWeWant !
Some farmers have installed enough #solar to power their own operations and feed back into the national grid. But the journey has been bumpy and costly. @macmoleli finds out more this Sunday at 7pm on #CarteBlanche channel 101 @MNet. https://t.co/0fv9iWGkhh
@FarmersWeeklySA SAGRA is of the view that majority of extension officers are not incompetent, but capable and dedicated development officers that are not supported by the industry. @GrainSagra supports our extension officers.
Until such time Fertilizer in Africa is controlled like bread the dishonest pricing Models by Fertilizer Cartels will remain the core of the negative Agriculture Outlook on Africa and less production affecting food security @FertilizerDaily@agrifop @DAFF_ZA @AGRAAlliance