Radical Change as Nation Woos Investors to Boost Crop, Livestock, Fisheries Value Chain by Daily News TANZANIA is poised for radical change as the government has invited international investors to invest in projects that will add value to such key sectors as crop, livestock and fisheries to support an improved and friendly investment […]
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Kenya’s Grain Basket Moves To Wean Itself From Cereals by Wycliff Kipsang Farmers in the North Rift, Kenya’s grain basket, are moving away from overreliance on maize and other cereals and are embracing a diversity of crops in a bid to boost their livelihoods. In Uasin Gishu County alone, more than 800 farmers already […]
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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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Binga Farmer Strikes Gold with Castor Bean by Mthandazo Nyoni KENT Yeatman, a farmer based in the drought-prone Binga district in Matabeleland North, believes he has finally struck the right chord by venturing into castor bean production. Over the years, Yeatman tried growing sugar cane, tobacco, coffee, citrus fruits and vegetables, but all […]
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Beyond the Pandemic – Impact Investment for Sustainability and Growth By Anton Verwey & Johan Maritz (inavitiQ) August 2020 Background In an article published in June this year, titled “The Recovery from Black Swans: Philosophy, Principles and Practices”, the philosophy, principles and practices required to craft the new normal were explored. Some examples of […]
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Erreppi: A New Tractor is Born to Farm in Africa The Erreppi Buffalo tractor, designed to perform in all types of terrain, while respectful of the environment, provides innovative solutions, especially where high power is redundant and versatility is a must. Efficient, affordable and easy to maintain, the first prototype of this […]
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