Fly farming, also known as maggot farming, is a sustainable and eco-friendly form of animal protein production that has been gaining popularity in Africa in recent years. The process involves rearing and harvesting larvae of various fly species to produce high-quality protein feed for livestock, fish, and other animals.
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Pecan farming is still in its infancy in South Africa, but with the global demand for nuts increasing, more producers are seeing opportunities to diversify their farms with pecans. Lindi Botha spoke to seasoned Gauteng-based pecan farmer Albert Bouwmeester Jnr about how he gets the most from his pecan orchard.
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Pecan nut farming in Africa has become a booming industry, thanks to the rising demand for high-quality nuts in the global market. African pecan nuts are renowned for their rich, buttery flavor and nutritional value, making them a popular choice among consumers worldwide. In this blog, we will explore the process of growing pecan nuts, the different varieties, where they are produced in Africa, their export markets, start-up costs, and the advantages and disadvantages of pecan nut farming in Africa.
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Whether you’re planning to start tilapia fish farming on a modest, small scale or at a commercial scale, you will need help. The aquaculture industry is both capital and skills intensive. It is a farming activity that requires day-and-night attention, so you’ll need as much help as you can get before even thinking of jumping in to get your hands dirty, or in this case, wet. As a practicing fish farmer with more than 30 years’ practical experience, David Fincham, founder of the Gauteng-based David Fincham Aquaculture, believes the small-scale farmer is vital to the food security of any economy. He offers ten tips to get aspiring fish farmers off the ground and in the water.
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Datamars Livestock Africa: Enhancing Animal Production With RFID Technology Datamars Livestock Africa (previously RFID Experts) is the leading Systems Integration Solution Provider in Africa. We specialise in – but are not limited to – the agricultural market. In this field, Datamars Livestock provides system based solutions to reduce the cost of labour and increase efficiency […]
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Sudan: African Development Bank Group commits nearly $74 million to boost wheat production Picture: Daf’Allah Mohamed Ahmed is one of more than 1,400 farmers and stakeholders taking part in the TAAT program, set to expand under the African Emergency Food Production Facility program for Sudan approved by the African Development Bank Board.” The Board of […]
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Centre Pivot Irrigation Ideal In Water Scarce Environment In a water scarce farming environment like often the reality in South Africa and many other parts of the African continent, water management for farmers is one of the most important aspects of their farming operations. Although certain parts of the continent traditionally receive abundant seasonal rainfall, […]
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European Investment Bank to Support Increased Rice Production in Liberia The EIB’s first support for agricultural investment in Liberia is expected to cover the entire value chain including rice production, storage and distribution. The European Investment Bank is planning to support large-scale investment to increase rice production and enhance food security in Liberia. The EIB’s […]
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Every year the Lowveld gold kiwi crop gains in mass Malcolm Deacon – Gold Tree Farms The gold kiwi harvest at Gold Tree Farms ended in the last week of February 2022 in White River, Mpumalanga, with two containers that were shipped to France beginning of March, says Malcolm Deacon, managing director of Gold […]
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Fabrinox Supports Local Agricultural Innovation Agriculture is one of the oldest human undertakings and has come a long way since stone tools and ox-powered machinery. Automation is the name of the game on the modern farm – and is on the increase – allowing farmers and agri-processors to standardize operations and utilize costly manpower in […]
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