Apple varieties with low chill requirements suitable for warmer parts of Africa are doing well in South Africa on nearly 500ha of trial plantings established in warmer areas across the country.
These varieties, that do not require the same number of chilling hours in winter as normal apples, are one of two ways in which climate change is being addressed and show much potential to enhance apple production elsewhere in Africa.
South African packhouses walk a tightrope between the optimal amount of automation that can help them to pack away their large crops while also making an impactful contribution to employment and social economic growth in mostly rural communities, Malan adds. “By finding the balance we add value to be able to expand, recruit more people and uplift people.”
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One of the most important investments a farmer will ever make is a centre pivot irrigation system. Despite the initial outlay, the cost-benefit ratio is extremely favourable in the long term, particularly in areas like Botswana where natural precipitation can be irregular or scarce. This is the story of Request Tuli Fresh farming in Botswana.
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FCS Anywhere is our hybrid cloud-accessible software platform that makes farm management easier and more accessible than ever. With FCS Anywhere, you can access real-time data from any device, whether it be a phone, tablet or computer.
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Agriculture has transformed dramatically, moving from simple tools to sophisticated systems that enhance efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and quality. At the forefront of this transformation is Dutoit, a leading farming, packing, and marketing enterprise. Celebrating 130 years of leadership in South African agriculture, Dutoit has spent the past five years rigorously researching and partnering with innovative companies to identify the most impactful technologies for their pome and stone fruit production.
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Volkswagen Group Africa has announced the start of operations of its multifunctional facility to pilot modern farming with e-tractors in Rwanda. The GenFarm Project is a holistic ecosystem of e-powered mechanised farming service for rural areas in Africa that is reliable, sustainable and environmentally friendly. The GenFarm Project is supported by the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
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Agriculture has transformed dramatically, moving from simple tools to sophisticated systems that enhance efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and quality. At the forefront of this transformation is Dutoit, a leading farming, packing, and marketing enterprise. Celebrating 130 years of leadership in South African agriculture, Dutoit has spent the past five years rigorously researching and partnering with innovative companies to identify the most impactful technologies for their pome and stone fruit production.
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Agriculture has transformed dramatically, moving from simple tools to sophisticated systems that enhance efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and quality. At the forefront of this transformation is Dutoit, a leading farming, packing, and marketing enterprise. Celebrating 130 years of leadership in South African agriculture, Dutoit has spent the past five years rigorously researching and partnering with innovative companies to identify the most impactful technologies for their pome and stone fruit production.
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The fourth phase of Rwanda’s strategic plan for agricultural transformation (PSTA 4) marked a significant chapter in the country’s journey towards modernizing the sector since 2018. The plan aimed at boosting productivity and resilience, had various initiatives aimed at enhancing agricultural yields and profitability.
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In this exclusive Q&A, we speak with Josephine Nakoma Mukumbya, who leads the team at the Agribusiness Development Center (ADC). ADC is a joint initiative by Rabobank Foundation and dfcu Limited, dedicated to building the capacities of farmer-based organizations and agribusiness enterprises. Their goal is not only to enhance these businesses but also to link them to markets and finance, fostering opportunities for growth, job creation, and sustainable business practices.
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