Hydraform: Setting A Block yard For Commercial Success While most Hydraform clients are NGOs or governments looking for affordable, quality building solutions, some clients are commercial operations that use the technology to get a competitive edge. One such is Yo Limba Block & Bricks Limited… According to MD Alistair McGlashan, Yo Limba presently makes and […]
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African agribusiness: Supporting growth with Ocorian! African agribusiness as one of Africa’s most important economic pillars has for long been at the heart of the solutions we have developed at Ocorian to support the development goals of the continent. With Africa’s agribusiness poised for further growth under the impetus of new technologies, we remain committed […]
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When is the best time for harvesting yam? Science says when the lower leaves turn yellow Yam is a staple food in Nigeria and harvesting yam takes time and patience. The country also accounts for 60% of the world’s yam output and 74% of West Africa’s. The challenge is that farmers often rely on guesswork […]
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Elead Packaging Solutions: The professional liquid filling technology team of choice! Elead Packaging Solutions, based in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa is part of The Elead Group that consists of member companies based on Shared Values and Vision. We are structured to optimize operational efficiencies and productivity for our clients in the food and beverages, […]
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CFAM Technologies: Ready-to-eat Grain Snacks CFAM Technologies have identified that Africa has the challenge of tackling increased poverty and a lack of food security. Large lower-income groups have the unfulfilled need for an affordable food product that is highly nutritious and long-lasting to support not only child development but also adults in need of nutritious […]
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Agro-processing of field crops: Peppers & Tomatoes By Theresa Siebert (ARC – Institute for Agricultural Engineering) Farmers worldwide are searching for new opportunities to grow markets, turnover and profits, and one way of doing this is by adding value to farm produce through further agro-processing, explains Theresa Siebert (ARC – Institute for Agricultural Engineering) The […]
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Agrifeed Systems: Cost-effective animal feed production South African-based Agrifeed Systems manufactures a full range of tested and proven feed processing systems that make the manufacturing of animal feed both labour saving and cost-effective. Established in the 1960s, and under the current ownership since 1999, Agrifeed Systems is one of the oldest manufacturers of feed milling […]
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Buhle Farmers Academy: Training Agribusiness Entrepreneurs to Succeed There are many thousands of emerging commercial farmers across Africa who have access to arable land, but don’t have the skills or support they need to grow a sustainable farming business. Buhle Farmers Academy is a non-profit organisation that trains, mentors and supports these aspiring farmers. […]
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Get smart with Agri4Africa DVDs and books Agri4Africa has partnered with Kejafa Knowledge Works, a publisher and distributor of agricultural books, DVDs and other training materials to make a number of practical resources available to African farmers, entrepreneurs, business people and other interested parties. The DVDs and books focus on a number of important areas […]
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Agricon: How the pelletizing of livestock feeds can save (and make) you money South African based Agricon Pelleting is a worldwide supplier of pelletizing machinery and feed handling equipment for Agri–processing and factories. Agricon was established in 1993 and serves various customers in the animal feed market and the organic material market for fertilizers, composts […]
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