NAMPO Harvest Day 2024: Optimal Yields Through Digitisation
Since its inception, the NAMPO Harvest Day has grown in leaps and bounds, evolving into the standard bearer of agricultural innovation on a one-stop platform in South Africa.
Promoting sustainable agriculture through advanced biostimulants : SICIT
Nowadays, agriculture faces the great challenge of meeting the growing demand for greater crop productivity with reduced inputs. As the world's population and demand for food continue to increase, the imperative to "grow more with less" has never been more pressing, underscoring the need for agricultural solutions that optimize efficiency and sustainability.
Using Technology for Early Disease Identification Among Livestock
It is no secret that time makes all the difference in effectively treating diseases. The earlier specialists detect ailments, the sooner treatment and mitigation measures can begin. Advancements in animal health technologies have made it possible to identify illnesses early, giving veterinarians more choices in saving lives.
John Deere's most cutting-edge agricultural equipment to showcase at NAMPO 2024
This year's NAMPO exhibition at Bothaville, South Africa, will feature not only the latest innovations from John Deere's renowned green and yellow machinery but also offer attendees a firsthand look at the company's most impressive agricultural equipment.
BKT takes the field with POWERTRAILER SR 331 – a new tire for transportation activities combining fuel economy and durability
BKT officially unveils POWERTRAILER SR 331, the All Steel radial tire, which has been announced a few months ago and is taking the field among the company's flagship products. As a matter of fact, the leading Off-Highway tire manufacturer has a portfolio of more than 3,600 products making it the most comprehensive tire range available on the market.
Olive Oil Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction with African Gold
Are you wary of using extra virgin olive oil when you sauté? Do you think imported EVOO trumps local varieties? African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil – a delicious blend of locally grown extra virgin olive oils – is on a mission to debunk these misconceptions and shed light on the real facts about olive oil.
Kenya Shines in Europe as Enviu's Sustainable Agriculture Program
FoodFlow, a sustainable agriculture program by Enviu , celebrates its selection by The Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra in Europe as one of 30 innovations championing circular solutions to combat biodiversity loss.
FARMERS REVIEW AFRICA published by Mailing Times media, it is Africa's premier farming magazine which provides updates of news and analysis on topical issues of national and international importance in agriculture. The publication links the technology applied in the Agricultural sector to the field experience of professionals in this area.
Zambeef has launched a waste-water heat recovery project in partnership with Trinity College Dublin (University of Dublin, Ireland) and the Southern Africa Institute of Policy and Research (SAIPAR). This is in response to addressing unprecedented climate change challenges. The launch was held at the Chisamba Huntley Farm. This project aims to recover heat from industrial wastewater and recycle this back into heating systems through Wastewater Heat Recovery (WWHR), which will help reduce both the significant costs and emissions associated with water heating.
VUKA Group : Première femme nommée Première ministre de la RDC "un moment mémorable pour la République démocratique du Congo"
"C'est une si bonne nouvelle, quel merveilleux moment pour la nouvelle Première ministre, Son Excellence Judith Suminwa Tuluka, et pour la RDC ! Que cela inspire de nombreuses jeunes femmes et filles congolaises à viser les étoiles et à devenir ingénieures en mines, géologues ou à choisir toute autre carrière passionnante que l'industrie minière offre."
Copper 360 milestone event – the first production outcome of copper concentrate in the Northern Cape for 21 years
Copper 360 has delivered the first copper concentrate from the Northern Cape Province in 21 years marking the start of a new era in copper production in South Africa. The achievement is remarkable in light of the fact that the record concentrate grades in excess of 30% were produced during the commissioning of the MFP 2 (the Nama Copper plant) that was recently acquired.
Invictus Energy Seals Gas Sales Agreement to Power Zimbabwe's Eureka Mine
Independent upstream oil and gas company Invictus Energy Limited has signed an MoU with mine operator Dallaglio Investments and power generation firm Himoinsa Southern Africa Proprietary for a gas-to-power project in Zimbabwe. The project will generate electricity to power operations at the Eureka Gold Mine – one of the country's largest.
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB make first battery-electric trolley truck system for underground mining a reality
"Over the past three years, we have worked in close collaboration with the ABB and Epiroc teams to bring the electric mine of the future one step closer," said Peter Bergman, General Manager Boliden Area, Boliden.
SRK bridges worlds to drive responsible mining in DRC
As African countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) see more investment from mining companies based in China, SRK Consulting senior consultant and geologist Frank Li is helping to pave their way.
First Mining DRC-Zambia is a journal that focuses on creating a networking forum for the decision makers in businesses and Governments across Africa's Copper belt region, who are either directly or indirectly involved in mining Developments. We inform ,educate and create business and networking opportunities for all Companies that are interested in expanding their business across DRC, Zambia and beyond. FMDZ is a bi-monthly magazine for the mining industry.