Category Archives: Let’s Talk Indepth

Hormones: Essential to think of when feeding sows

Source: Jackeline Hornstra, Pig Progress, 19 May 2021, photo credit: National Hog Farmer Much attention ...

We’re a step closer to figuring out why mosquitoes bite some people and not others

Source: The Conversation, 18 May 2021, photo credit: PreventionWeb Mosquitoes contribute to the transmission of ...

Improving South Africa’s food security

Source: Unathi Mhlatyana, Bizcommunity, 21 April 2021, photo credit: US Wheat Associates South Africa ranked ...

Biotechnologies: EU Commission seeks open debate on new genomic techniques

Source: Agbiz e-newsletter, 7 May 2021, photo credit: European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Magazine The European Commission ...

Boar taint: SA pork compares with the best in the world

Source: Dr Francois Siebrits, SAPPO Weekly Update 14 May 2021, photo credit: South African Reserve ...

Covid-19 and the agricultural sector: We dare not waste this crisis

Source: Ishmael Sunga, Bizcommunity, 10 May 2021, photo credit: FIDIC The agricultural sector – particularly ...

The future of energy and fuel retail

Source: Kyle Durham, head of Alternative Energy Solutions at FNB Business and Ronél Fester, fuel ...

South Africa’s carbon emission targets not nearly ambitious enough to combat deepening footprint

Source: Robyn Hugo, Daily Maverick, 10 May 2021, photo credit: Cargo Compass To hear President ...

Cost-effective ways to feed weaners without zinc

Source: Vivi Aarestrup Moustsen, Pig Progress. 27 April 2021, phot credit: BASF Nutrition The search ...

African countries’ agricultural reforms will ensure free trade deal benefits SA too

Source: Wandile Sihlobo, Bizcommunity, 12 Mar 2021, photo credit: African Investor/African Trade Over the past ...

Sub-Saharan Africa’s food security has turned out better than feared. But risks remain

Source: Wandile Sihlobo, The Conversation, 3 May 3, 2021, photo credit: Blackstone Ranch Institute When ...

Agribusiness during Covid: How leadership creates winning strategies

Source: Bizcommunity, 23 April 2021, photo credit: AquitaineOnline The year 2020 will forever be defined ...