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International Macadamia Symposium Committee Reunites
The IMSC, the dedicated independent organisation championing the global Macadamia industry, recently convened in person for the first time post-COVID at the IMS in Zimbali this September. New Leadership in Sight With the departure of Mr. Jolyon Burnet, the former...
IMS 2023 a Great Success
“Celebrating Success and Innovation in the Macadamia Industry" We are delighted to share the fantastic news that the International Macadamia Symposium (IMS), held at The Capital Zimbali Coastal Estate from 18 - 22 September 2023, was an overwhelming success! IMS 2023...
Promising Update – Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) Reports Resilient Performance
Based on data from our trusted Handlers, the anticipated harvest comprises an impressive 77,532 tonnes of dry nut-in-shell, boasting a moisture content of 1.5%. What makes this projection even more impressive is its 12.6% increase compared to the crop yield of 2022....
R176m lifeline extended to growers as sugar industry battles milling sector crisis
2nd Aug 2023 SA Canegrowers welcomed the disbursement of R60 million in transformation intervention funding to black and small-scale canegrowers through the South African Sugar Association, said chairman of SA Canegrowers, Andrew Russell. This funding is critical as...
Eskom powers tough times for mac farmers
Despite the drop in South Africa’s diesel price in April, macadamia farmers say the cost of fuel to run generators during Eskom’s rolling blackouts is crippling operations. Against the backdrop of a bumper harvest, hundreds of farmers who expected to cash in on the...
TESSENDERLO KERLEY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF ITS FERTILIZER SOLUPOTASSE®
Tessenderlo Kerley’s flagship SOP (sulfate of potash) fertilizer, branded SoluPotasse®, is celebrating its 30th birthday this year. For three decades, SoluPotasse® has been providing farmers with the highest quality and sustainable water-soluble grade of SOP. In 1993,...
Farm safety improved with no extra effort
“For 50 years I stirred the spray tanks with my bare hands, and drove mist blowers with open tractors. These pesticides are the reason I am so strong and healthy today” Every farmer today have heard this said by the generation before them. It's no secret that farmers...
What’s New in 2022 at Farmable
Learn how 12,000 farms are using Farmable to manage orchard data. The Farmable team shares information on their free Farm Management App for Macadamia nut growers and their latest features including Timesheets and Reporting. Curious what is coming up in 2022? The...
Introducing Ant Goble – SAMAC Vice Chairperson
South Africa’s 2015 Young Farmer of the Year Ant Goble, who was recently appointed as SAMAC vice-chairperson, says the nomination and election to the position means he now has an ideal opportunity to serve an industry which has become vitally important for the...
UPL LTD. LAUNCHES NEW ‘NPP’ BUSINESS UNIT TO ENHANCE BIOSOLUTIONS CAPACITY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE OFFERING WORLDWIDE
• UPL is the largest manufacturer and distributor of biosolutions worldwide. • NPP will focus on UPL’s global biosolutions operations, accounting for 7% of total revenues. • Biosolutions market set to grow to US$10bn by 2025 as consumers demand more sustainable food...
MACADAMIAS’ WINNING STREAK HOLDS TIGHT
The global pandemic is not too tough a nut for the macadamia industry to crack! The sector’s future is bright as Green Farms Nut Company (GFNC) stays in keeping with tradition to be first to market with a strong 2021 price offer to macadamia producers; setting the...
Bell launches global pre-owned equipment website
Bell pre-owned equipment can now be shopped online thanks to the launch of a dedicated global website, pre-owned.bellequipment.com, which is also accessible from the company’s website. Doug Morris, Bell Equipment’s Managing Director: Europe, Middle East and Africa,...
Online auction opens mac markets
Since its launch three months ago the HelloChoice online macadamia auction has not only opened up unexpected markets such as the trade in young trees, but products and services have matured in response to market demand. In a world first, South Africa’s independent...
WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS
Conducting Water Use License Applications (WULA’s) for farmers form a prominent part of our agricultural client base. This includes the assessment of Water Rights documentation to establish the validity of Water Licenses or Water Registration for the farmer. Water...
Pollination guideline price 2020
In its recent analysis the WCBA recommended a pollination fee of R980 (excluding VAT) per hive for a pollination period of 48 days specifically applicable macadamia pollination at a recommended hive density of 4 hives per ha for the 2020 season. (reference www.wcba.co.za pollination sub-tab).
Investment in technology vital to boost agricultural output and exports
Investment in technology vital to boost agricultural output and exports South African agriculture needs more investment and the implementation of the latest technology to boost output, not only for local consumption, but also for vitally needed exports to boost...
DISTELL IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF AGRI-BUSINESS AND ECO-TOURISM FORUM, ANGOLA-SOUTH AFRICA
Co-Hosted by AIPEX, CACIAAS and Cape Media Corporation Cape Town International Convention Centre 26 & 27 September 2019 CAPE TOWN – With less than two months to go, the countdown has officially begun for the inaugural Agri-Business and Eco-Tourism Forum,...
Protecting crops and reducing farming costs
An advanced range of field monitoring equipment is allowing local farmers to fine-tune growing conditions and maximise yields of their crops, while avoiding potentially catastrophic crop failures as a result of pests or chemical damage. HOBOnet Field Monitoring...
Agri Giants Partner to Drive Growth in African Agriculture
Boksburg, South Africa – 06 June 2019 -John Deere, the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment and Corteva Agriscience, the global leader, in two large, attractive markets – seed and crop protection – underpinned by expanding digital capabilities have...
ELB Equipment – New branch records impressive machine sales
New branch records impressive machine sales Equipment sales have skyrocketed in the Port Elizabeth region where multi-franchise supplier, ELB Equipment recently opened a modern branch and fully equipped workshop in order to meet growing customer demand for its...
Bell brings home Exporter of the Year awards
Bell Equipment won Exporter of the Year Award (Large category; turnover >R200 million) and was runner-up in the Exporter of the Year Africa Award (turnover >R100 million) at the inaugural Exporter of the Year Awards for capital equipment manufacturers held in...
