MEC Sambatha extends solidarity and support to farmer Christopher Maema following tragic loss of 53 cattle due to lightning

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the livelihood of Ngaka Modiri Molema farmer Mr. Christopher Maema was severely impacted when a lightning strike tragically claimed the lives of fifty-three (53) of his valuable cattle on Sunday, 10 November 2024, on his farm located 40km Northwest of Zeerust town.

Satellite Monitoring: a Tool to Support Agriculture
On the fourth day of the EIMA International exhibition of agricultural machinery the Italian Confederation of Farmers (CIA) demonstrated the advantages offered by new satellite monitoring systems along with the issues that still need to be resolved in order to make the most of these innovative technologies.

Saai and Landworks launch 100 new job opportunities in Ireland for agricultural students

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) has partnered with Landworks, a dedicated recruitment platform for the agricultural sector, and Crewit, an Irish specialized recruitment service, to launch 100 job opportunities in Ireland. These roles, available to agricultural students, range across critical industry sectors including agri-mechanics, HGV and bus mechanics, panel beating, and truck driving.

Understanding ISOBUS: Revolutionising Precision Agriculture

In today’s farming landscape, technology is transforming the way we work, driving efficiency, reducing waste, and maximising productivity. One of the key technological advancements in precision agriculture is ISOBUS, a universal communication protocol that enables different machines and systems to communicate seamlessly, regardless of their manufacturer. But what exactly is ISOBUS, and why does it matter? Let’s explore.

Social media: a new channel to talk about agriculture

Hundreds of them exist already and they are changing communication in agriculture. Young agro-influencers showcase life and work in the fields on major social media platforms, debunking myths and stereotypes. At EIMA International they relate their life experience in a creative and direct style

OPINION: A Climate of Denial: Food Systems offer Environmental Vigour amidst Political Churn

It’s now certain that 2024, which delivered intense heat-waves, the warmest consecutive days globally and catastrophic storms, will also be the hottest year on record – according to projections by Copernicus.

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