Category: AGRIBUSINESS

Flikweert Vision has reached a significant milestone, producing its 200th QualityGrader just three years after the machine’s market debut. Initially developed for the optical sorting of unwashed potatoes, the QualityGrader has evolved into a versatile solution capable of sorting onions and washed potatoes. This technology is now in use globally, from the United States to…

The new week marked a significant milestone as South Africa assumed the presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) and took the helm of the Business 20 (B20), the official private sector engagement group of the G20. SA agriculture is ready to drive sustainable growth and food security opportunities that this offers. “This leadership position…

With all farming operations, the key objective is to improve yields and quality. This is achieved through nutrition, water, genetics and climate. Focusing on water, a farmer’s chosen irrigation system can make or break his business. To get the best from an investment in irrigation, a farmer should ensure that the right system is implemented from…

After last year’s fire season, it was reported that two firefighters lost their lives and more than two million hectares of grazing land were burnt in fires across South Africa, while Namibia lost more than half a million hectares. “Fires are the number one threat in our industry,” says Bruce Hart from SOS Contractors, who…

These loaders offer the durability, versatility, and ease of use needed to tackle everyday tasks and improve overall farm operations. Increase efficiency and productivity John Deere loaders streamline labour-intensive tasks on the farm. With high lift capacities and extended reach, models like the 520M, 540M and H310 enable farmers to handle more material in less time.…

Bangladesh, one of the most populated countries in the world, is experiencing strong economic and demographic growth demanding expansion of their agri-food industry supported by government projects food security. Symaga is proud to have participated in Modern Food Security Project (MSP), led by the Bangladesh government, by manufacturing and delivering two silo installations of silos…

Symaga has succesfully managed to fully implement its new SGA and MES IT systems, enabling us to more efficiently control and manage the inventory of our raw material and finished product warehouse. SGA now allows us to carry out in real time our raw material reception process which is also interconnected with our ERP System, allowing…

We have completed the assembly of six flat-bottom silos SBH0920/10 for pistachios storage. The “green gold” will be stored during the next harvest in October. These silos are specially designed to guarantee the best conservation of the pistachios by incorporating the most suitable aeration systems for this valuable fruit. The ventilation Systems supplied to preserve…

Solar energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential in addressing the specific needs of the primary agricultural and agri-processing sectors. The financial burden of escalating electricity tariffs is a major concern. Energy-intensive activities such as irrigation, refrigeration and processing are becoming increasingly costly. By harnessing South Africa’s abundant sunshine, solar power can significantly…

Growing up near the coast, cousins Rowan Delport and Juan Rabe were interested in aquaculture, so they decided to study biological sciences at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. However, during their first year at university, they got hooked on plant sciences and ended up doing their honours in plant physiology. As a result,…