Farmer's Inside Track Food For Mzansi

Currently, AECI Plant Health provides a range of nutrient-rich and crop protection products, such as biofertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Their approach to development is centred on innovation, blending pre-existing solutions and creating fresh ones to satisfy particular requirements.  
The technical manager of AECI Plant Health, David Hendricks, discusses how their company prioritises sustainability in this episode. They do this by developing solutions that have a low environmental impact and by encouraging plant health to lessen the need for interventions. 

Are you a farmer in South Africa trying to maximise the productivity of your pastures? 
The managing director of Healing Hoove, Roland Kroon, delves deeply into the topic of high-intensity grazing in this episode.

This innovative method of managing pastures can improve soil health, raise animal productivity, and even save you money.

Food For Mzansi's assistant editor, Duncan Masiwa, recently chaired an insightful discussion on food security with the African Agri Council.
In this dialogue, he helmed the inaugural Food Security Strategy Meeting, where industry leaders delved into the latest developments, future prospects, and essential requirements in food and agriculture.

This podcast offers a glimpse into that discussion, featuring insights from Gilles Mettetal, Chairman of the advisory board of the African Agri Council, Nhlanhla Nene, board member of the African Agri Council and former finance minister, and Frank Braeken, African Agri Council board member and advisor for major agro and food firms in Africa.

Ready to revolutionise your livestock rural farming game?
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Kenneth Malatji, an Animal Health Technician at Afrivet Technical and Training Service, where we uncover the keys to success in rural farming.

From small-scale to commercial ventures, Kenneth's insights will inspire and inform you on how to overcome obstacles, boost productivity, and succeed in the market.

The South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE) is inviting you to its International Symposium happening on 13 to 15 November 2024 at the picturesque Houw Hoek Hotel, Grabouw in the Western Cape.
This year’s edition will be in partnership with the Pan African Society for Agricultural Engineering, (PASAE), and promises to be a dynamic gathering focused on agricultural engineering advancements and global collaboration. Senzo Masikane, SAIAE Business Manager, provides further insights.

In this episode, Dr Gilbert Pule, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in Animal Production, unpacks factors essential to designing effective grazing systems, and explores how these elements differ based on cattle type and grazing terrain characteristics.
The episode also provides expert insights on determining the optimal stocking rate for specific grazing areas and touches on methods for accurately assessing carrying capacity.