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We support the incredible work being done by Recruitagri. They expose graduates, who already have a diploma or degree in agriculture, to theoretical classes backed-up by a practical learning experience, resulting in employable graduates. The work they do in terms of equipping graduates with skills and knowledge to succeed in the workplace is instrumental in…

ORIGINAL ARTICLE : https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-09-18-for-farming-and-farmers-to-prosper-we-need-new-models-of-co-operative-agriculture/  When considering strategies to develop farming sustainability, it is doubtful that the notion of ‘profit above all’ will work over the long term. The sector requires strategies that shift towards broader community inclusion and social value creation. According to the recently launched Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s BFAP Baseline Agricultural Outlook…

Red Sun Hortitech’s Guacamole Recipe   INGREDIENTS 2 ripe avocados A pinch or two of salt and a dash of black pepper A squeeze of lemon juice ½ a red onion finally diced 1 ripe tomato chopped (remove the seed and pulp) A few drops of balsamic vinegar to taste *If you are feeling a…

ORIGINAL ARTICLE : https://www.agtag.co.za/category/14/post/23071 The International Nut Council Congress (INC), recently hosted in Florida in the United States, once more highlighted confidence in the macadamia sector. Green Farms Nut Company (GFNC) attended the event. Over 1 300 industry leading delegates from over 60 countries from all aspects of the nut industry attended the event. Macadamia supply…

ORIGINAL ARTICLE : https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/742/192514.html According to a 2019 report from the European Union titled Opportunities for South African emerging farmers in the European sustainable market, even with a 4% global market footprint, South Africa is still punching far below the growing avocado demand, which has seen a steep increase in international market prices. Image Supplied. Against…

ORIGINAL ARTICLE FROM : https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2019/05/30/south-african-avocado-export-forecast-up-eu-prices-decent/ With South Africa’s avocado season now well underway, the current forecast for exports is up from the initial estimate. In March, an early projection predicted the total export volume would be 30% lower than last year’s record, at 15.5 million cartons (equivalent to around 62,000 metric tons). Yet, as the season has…

ORIGINAL ARTICLE FROM : https://m.engineeringnews.co.za/article/interest-growing-in-cultivation-of-plant-based-protein-alternatives-2019-08-23/rep_id:4433 Plant-based food is the new hi-tech agritech, with research and development investment in plant-based protein alternatives at a high, while infotech and biotech are leading the future advancements of food production and farming, says Tzaneen-based multi-accredited tree nursery Red Sun Hortitech MD Mark Hassenkamp. New and innovative products that deliver on…

Agriculture for many years has been thought of as a “male profession” but several women at Red Sun Hortitech in Tzaneen, Limpopo are putting this notion to the test. They have set out to prove that women can stand on their own in this dynamic and ever-changing industry. On any given day there are over…

It is no secret that food security, health and sustainability are concerns around the world. The knock-on effect to this is the need to address hunger, lifestyle diseases and climate change. One of the primary considerations of this discussion is centred around changing how agriculture and farming are being done. Mark Hassenkamp, Director of Red…