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South Africa continues to be a global pacesetter in many aspects of agriculture.
Landbouweekblad Conference. Editor, Chris Burgess, noted it is interesting that SA and New Zealand are among the most advanced countries in the world in agricultural development.
Read more hereImpressive line-up of science and technology speakers addressed delegates at Day 2 of AAT 2020.
A humanoid, Pepper, co-hosted the Tech day and Delegates enjoyed presentations from more than 20 speakers. This day was dedicated to exploring trends and the impact of science and technology going forward.
Read more hereThe AFGRI / Grobank Conference focused on the economic outlook and challenges.
Three-panel discussions saw a robust debate on a range of topics impacting farmers. A recurring theme was the lack of land tenure inhibiting the development and growth for small and emerging farmers and socio-economic challenges.
Read more hereLaunch of Agriculture Development Agency
The launch of the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA) at the three-day Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo in Pretoria
today (Tuesday, February 18) has been heralded as a landmark in the history of South Africa.
Afgri highlights importance of access to innovation
I think it is important that we have events such as AAT to showcase innovation and technology. It is also important for ag businesses such as ourselves to take innovation to farmers to ensure their sustainability which in turn will make us sustainable.
Read more hereDay 3 Conference: Grobank CEO Bennie van Rooy
“Grobank is proud to partner with an event that effectively brought the growing impact of technology and digital transformation to the fore, while also offering solutions to small and subsistence farmers,” said Van Rooy.
Read more hereSA Continues to be a pacesetter in agriculture
South Africa continues to be a global pacesetter in many aspects of agriculture. This was evident from many of the presentations on the first day of the inaugural Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo in Pretoria today (Tuesday, February 18). South Africa continues to be a global pacesetter in many aspects of agriculture The first…
Read more hereFounding of Agricultural Development Agency “A New Landmark in SA History”
The launch of the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA) at the three-day Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo in Pretoria today (Tuesday, February 28) has been heralded as a landmark in the history of South Africa by bringing together the various role players in the agricultural environment to be part of a powerful initiative led by…
Read more hereAfrica Agri Tech is an ideal event at the right time for SA’s agricultural stakeholders
South Africa has taken the initiative in promoting the use of advanced technologies in agriculture by staging a focused, international conference and expo, Africa Agri Tech, at the Sun Arena in Pretoria East, from 18 – 20 February. The theme will be “2020 and Beyond”.The three-day event explores the impact of evolving specific data and…
Read more hereBrenda Tlhabane joins AAT as ambassador
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The renowned young farmer, Brenda Tlhabane joined Africa Agri Tech (AAT) as ambassador, and will advise the organisers on a number of inclusive activities. Ms Tlhabane is the founder of Temo Ya Tlhabane Holdings and is well known in the red meat industry as a cattle breeder, but also as a producer…
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