HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRIP LINE IRRIGATION
Drip line irrigation is one of the most effective methods of irrigation. General Manager at Lemang Agricultural Services, Praveen Dwarika is joined by Bathabile Modutoane…
Category: Crops
PANNAR SEED’S REGGIE MCHUNU CHATS RISK IN AGRICULTURE
This week on African Farming, Key Account Manager at Pannar Seed South Africa, Reggie Mchunu discusses the risks involved in the world of agriculture. Article…
FACTORS AFFECTING MAIZE CROP PRODUCTION WITH PIONEER’S KULANI MACHABA
This week on African Farming, Bathabile Modutoane sits down with Regulatory Lead at Pioneer, Kulani Machaba to discuss the topic of emergence and germination. He…
HERE’S WHY THE JOHN DEERE CH570 HARVESTER IS IDEAL FOR SUGAR FARMERS
In our latest recap from the African Farming experts, John Deere Sales Manager for Western Africa, Jean Elloh explains why the John Deere CH570 Sugarcane…
PATRICK SEKWATLAKWATLA EXPLAINS WHICH PESTS LIVESTOCK FARMERS NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR
This week African Farming talks to Patrick Sekwatlakwatla, Head of Transformation at Sernick. We discuss pests that livestock farmers have to look out for, especially…
what is crop rotation?
People are always talking about crop rotation but what is it? This short video gives the basics of crop rotation. For more information go to…
What are pulses and why are they important crops for food security
The International year of Pulses 2016 (IYP) aims to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed…
FARMING CHEATS: SEVEN TIPS FOR A GREAT MAIZE HARVEST
Maize yields have skyrocketed. Back in the 1980s and 1990s 10 tons per hectare was exceptional, with the average on dryland typically being between 3…
Exploring How Lentils are Grown & Their Sustainability Attributes
Ever wondered how lentils are grown? What a lentil plant looks like? What about how growing lentils contributes to sustainable food production? This video will…
How To Grow Peas – A Step by Step Guide
Learn how to grow peas with this handy video tutorial from Quickcrop and expert organic vegetable grower Klaus Laitenberger. Peas are well-suited to cooler temperate…
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