Meet Africa Biomass Company – Experts in Wood Recycling and Equipment Sales Africa Biomass Company revolves around the novel concept of grinding up unwanted trees on site in order to create wood chip mulch which can be used in various applications. This process is known as tree or wood recycling. Since 2004, Africa Biomass […]
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Broiler Producer Uses Her Position to Uplift Others by Glenneis Kriel, Farmer’s Weekly Jo-andra Cloete, who farms in Joostenberg Vlakte near Cape Town, started producing broilers only a few years ago. She is now mentoring over a hundred farmers, whom she supplies with day-old chicks. She spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the growth of […]
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Farm In A Box: The Ultimate Guide To Container Farming When most of us think of farms, the first images that come to mind are usually large, open fields, big blue skies, and rows and rows of corn or wheat. Very few of us think of buildings, and even fewer of us think of […]
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Why PPE In Agriculture? by Jacqui Parsons, Basson Workwear Knowing the responsibilities of employers and employees, having the correct personal protective equipment and workwear is of paramount importance. Workwear has to not only comply with safety standard regulations, but must also be appropriate for the specific industry. Personal protective equipment must be efficient […]
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WAYNE – Africa’s Largest & Leading Gumboot Specialists for 80 Years by BBF Safety Group Wayne Safety started manufacturing gumboots an incredible 80 years ago, with Wayne Rubber producing rubber gumboots in KZN. This began a long tradition of manufacturing superior quality gumboots and serving workers right at the heart of industry. Today, […]
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Hydraform Impacts African Communities (Part 2) This article is the Part 2 compilation of how Hydraform played a role in impacting African communities in Chad and Uganda. Hydraform Blocks for Uganda Health Centre Having commenced the construction phase in 2010, a total of 20 buildings for the Ongutoi Health Centre in Uganda, […]
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Hydraform Impacts African Communities (Part 1) This article is the Part 1 compilation of how Hydraform played a role in impacting African communities in South Africa, Ghana and Sierra Leone. Constructing A Community in South Africa All businesses, but mining operations in particular, are under pressure to contribute to building up the […]
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Stainless Steel: The Metal of Choice in Agriculture and Food Processing Equipment by Columbus Stainless Columbus Stainless, a member of the Spanish based Acerinox S.A. Group of Companies, is South Africa’s and Africa’s only producer of stainless steel flat products. Founded in 1966, Columbus Stainless is the only fully integrated, technologically advanced, single site […]
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Smart Irrigation Design Proves Pivotal in Namibia’s First Successful Blueberry Harvest by Brandon Moss July 2020 saw the commencement of Namibia’s first-ever commercial harvest of blueberries by local company Mashare Berries Farming (Pty) Ltd. The historic harvest is currently underway on a 20 ha development located close to the Okavango River between Mashare […]
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Agri Equipment Showcase No 1/20 We bring you the best Equipment from Africa for Africa! AGRICO Tractors: Built in Africa for Africa AGRICO is the only indigenous tractor manufacturer in Africa and have already produced more than 700 tractors locally. Agrico tractors are robust, easy to maintain and excellent value for money! READ MORE DOWNLOAD BROCHURE […]
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