Compliance with agricultural industry standards and norms across the value chain enables the sector to deliver quality produce to consumers, and for producers and other stakeholders to maintain a good reputation in the sector. The livestock agent’s job is to act on behalf of his or her client, the seller, and to protect their interests […]
In the agricultural cropping and fresh-produce sector, industry standards act to guide planting and management of fields, orchards and vineyards. Standard compliance improves yields and quality, boosts profits and makes for a lucrative export trade in high-quality South African produce. Praveen Dwarika, managing director at Lemang Agricultural Services, says South Africa’s heavily regulated farmers do […]
Livestock farming is to a large extent regulated by the laws of nature, but state-mandated regulations are also in place to protect national herds and flocks from disease and to safeguard trade. At another level, vets and animal health technicians help farmers set up and maintain standards and norms that ensure the health of their […]
Gerswin Louw was the right man for commercial farmer Schalk Viljoen to bring in as a shareholder in Dasberg Farming, an agricultural transformation project in the Riviersonderend district of the Overberg. Livestock manager Gerswin has a solid background in sheep that he continuously grows while building his farming experience and his leadership skills. Gerswin says […]
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given? To make every opportunity one to remember and to give it your best shot. Is there anything you would have done differently if you had the choice? At this stage it’s difficult to say because I’ve achieved so much of what I dreamt about for so […]
In our final episode of African Farming season three, host Tony Ndoro spends time with cattle, goat and sheep farmer Thabo Dithakgwe and our panel experts discuss the future of farming. Tune in this Thursday at 19:00 on Mzansi Wethu, DStv channel 163. Source link
African Farming presenter Tony Ndoro discusses compliance with industry regulations and standards across the value chain with industry experts, Ratselane Marumo of Afrivet, Allan Sinclair of Vleissentraal Bloemfontein and MD of Afgri’s Lemang Agricultural Services, Praveen Dwarika. Source link
Lioness Weekender spoke to founder, Jane Maigua, to understand more about her entrepreneurial journey, and what drives her to make a difference both in terms of the environment and to job creation for women and youth. What does your company do? We source macadamia nuts in shells from thousands of smallholder farmers, processing and exporting […]
What inspired you to start your company? We wanted to make a difference and found that with helping SMEs hire we could make a dent in unemployment. Why should anyone use your service or product? We focus on SMEs and helping them hire fast while being cost effective as we know all about cash flow! […]
What inspired you to start your company? Being British born and of both Kenyan and Rwandan heritage, I’ve always had a very strong affinity with my East African roots and had a desire to amalgamate all my worlds while giving back in a sustainable way. In addition, I used to sell jewellery when I was […]