South African vegetable production is entering a more robust biological era. For growers producing peppers, tomatoes and other high-value crops under tunnels, shade nets, greenhouses
Choosing the right growing medium is one of the most decisive technical decisions in professional horticulture. In tunnel, greenhouse and shade-net production, growers are not
Undercover farming is no longer just about protecting crops from the weather. It has become a strategic way to produce more food with greater consistency,
Vertical farming is becoming an important part of the conversation around food production, especially where space, labour and water must be managed carefully. The Vertipots
Undercover farming is no longer a small, specialised corner of agriculture. Across South Africa, more producers are turning to greenhouses, shade-net systems, tunnels, hydroponics and
At the Gauteng Undercover Farming Conference & Expo, held on 25 and 26 March 2026 at the CSIR International Conference Centre in Brumeria, Pretoria, Nico Uys
Alternative Energy Solutions, Battery Storage, and the Real Economics of Solar Power for Greenhouse Farming Greenhouse agriculture is rapidly transforming food production across South Africa.
Why soil biology, nutrient density, and regenerative farming practices are becoming essential for profitable greenhouse production. The Critical Role of Soil Biology in the Future
The MOST POWERFUL Agricultural Event of 2026 — An URGENT Call to Commercial, Small-Scale, and Urban Farmers ensuring Farmers stay Profitable South African agriculture is
Various greenhouse automation equipment like computer software and sensors are connected and used to collect data in the greenhouse environment to boost crop yields. This
The Predictions of Robert Malthus In 1798, Robert Malthus an English economist, predicted that population growth would be curtailed by the inability of agriculture to
Cooling Needs – The average consumer in the developed world, may not be aware that the domestic refrigerator is only the final link in a
Artificial intelligence, together with automation, are rapidly evolving the landscape of the modern workplace, changing the way that humans and technology interact. But rather than
In the dynamic capital equipment rentals and materials handling industry a new entrant, Smith Power Equipment has emerged as a prominent player with its exciting
As consumers, we tend to take packaging for granted, often discarding it without a second thought. However, behind the scenes, a great deal of thought
Good crop management depends on having the right information to make necessary decisions. In the past, the grower has been the greenhouse sensor and control
KZN Premier and MEC for Agriculture Introduce Innovative Smart Farming in Mkhondeni KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube together with MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, launched
Refrigeration – Located near Groblersdal in Limpopo, the region known as the Golden Mile is where some of the country’s best export-quality citrus fruit and
As technology continues to reshape industries across the globe, the horticulture sector stands on the brink of an exciting transformation: the use of drones. These
Greenhouse agriculture plays a major part in our economy, livelihood, and the environment. Solar technology along with traditional farming holds numerous benefits and enables farms
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects plants in all growing scenarios though it particularly affects fruit grown inside poly-tunnels. The infection spreads through
Scientists from the National Research Center in Cairo, Egypt, have reported the development of a hydrophobic thin film coating for harvested fruit preservation. Their findings
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