Elead Processing Solutions: Professional agro-processing technology Elead Processing Solutions, based in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa is part of the. 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, personal care, detergents and […]
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Cherry Irrigation Angola Opens Doors in Quibala and Makes Waves Cherry Irrigation reports that the Angolan Independence Day, 11 November, saw Quibala in the Kuanza Sul province in a flurry of activity this year. The townsfolk were expecting a very important visitor, namely the country’s vice president, Bornito de Sousa. Thousands of people […]
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Part 1: A Bevy of Black Swans and What it Means for Business Let’s start with the term a bevy of black swans, “A black swan is an unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences. Black swan events are characterized by their extreme rarity, their […]
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BOLAND TRAVEL Tour to Europe: Visit SIMA & EIMA Expo’s The SIMA Parisian show announced a change of dates and it will now happen in November 2020. It overlaps with the EIMA international exhibition and brought about the opportunity to combine these shows. Be sure to tour with Boland Travel Sima Paris, France and Italy! […]
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Aquaculture Conference 2020 The 14th AASA Conference will be held from 23 to 27 March 2020 on the Stellenbosch University Campus. The Aquaculture Conference 2020 Aims to: Increasing production and stimulate growth; Improving relationships with industry and Initiate a strong partnership with the WAS African Chapter. All interested parties are invited to attend this conference. 14th Aquaculture Association […]
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InteliGro Partnership prospers Cortina Farms The Myburgh family’s magnificent apple farm Cortina Farms is situated in the fertile valley of Vyeboom between Grabouw and Villiersdorp. They have partnered with InteliGro and the results have been amazing. Richard Myburgh grew up in these parts and was in the fruit industry for more than 30 years before […]
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Tanzania Wants to Become the World’s Biggest Cashew Exporter Tanzania plans to more than the triple output of cashews to 1 million tons over the next four to five years and potentially become the biggest exporter of the nuts. Tanzania cashews would be found in almost every country on earth! The output will increase from […]
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John Deere taps tractor-hailing tech in a bid to break ground in Africa NANYUKI, Kenya/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – It’s ride-hailing, farm style. John Deere & Co. (DE.N) is teaming up with the “Uber of tractors” in Africa and betting on a future where farmers summon machines with the touch of a button. The world’s leading farm […]
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OPINION PIECE: GM maize yields in SA proves it is the way to go Society still argues about the use of genetically modified (GM) crops and specifically GM maize. Whilst some sentiments may be centred around consumer perceptions, empirical evidence has showcased two advantages in yields and savings on inputs that are difficult to contest. […]
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Commercial cannabis, steaming all over Africa In his 2020 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on commercial cannabis that “this year we will open up and regulate the commercial use of hemp products, providing opportunities for small-scale farmers; and formulate policy on the use of cannabis products for medicinal purposes, to build […]
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