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May 13, 2019
pakhouse-agri-processing of oilseeds

Agro-processing of oilseeds

Faced with current economic realities, farmers worldwide are investigating new ways of surviving, as well as expanding their business. One of the many opportunities to grow markets, turnover and profits, is by adding value to farm […]
March 15, 2019
Pakhouse-Swartland-Winter-Rainfall

According to weather experts drier winter awaits Swartland farmers

The precipitation outlook for the Swartland region does not look favourable this winter, according to Overberg Agri weather forecaster, Giel Hugo. Speaking at the annual SKOG Pre-Plant Information day on Langgewens Research Farm near Moorreesburg, Hugo […]
March 15, 2019
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South Africa’s farming sectors

South Africa is divided into a number of farming regions according to climate, natural vegetation, soil type and farming practices. Agricultural activities range from intensive crop production and mixed farming in winter rainfall and high summer […]
October 23, 2018
Pakhouse Climate Change and World Hunger

Climate change has had a negative impact on agriculture

World hunger has risen for a third consecutive year, according to the United Nations’ annual food security report. The total number of people who face chronic food deprivation has increased by 15 million since 2016. Some 821 million […]