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Our mission is improve human health and nutrition by offering integrated products and services to the extended agricultural and horticultural communities of Southern Africa, with a focus on sustainably and regeneratively improving soil health and plant health; and applying innovations in crop production technology.
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1y ago
We need better knowing, not more knowledge The modern focus on scientific and intellectual farming approaches has significantly advanced food production. Innovations such as fertilisers and machinery have enabled food production to keep pace with a booming population, and advancements in the preservation of food results ..read more
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1y ago
Hendrik Odendaal, a commercial farmer in Standerton, Mpumalanga, is on the road to more regenerative farming methods. His main crops are maize and soybeans. We recently got the chance to chat with Hendrik about his regenerative farming journey. Hendrik started farming in 2005 using conventional agricultural ..read more
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1y ago
We need better knowing, not more knowledge The modern industrial focus on scientific and intellectual farming approaches achieved its objective of advancing and increasing food production to keep up with a booming population. However, the drive to produce more and more food to feed more and ..read more
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1y ago
These three awe-inspiring soil health documentaries on Netflix showcase the current state of our planet, but also provide us with the simple solutions we need to change our future. Kiss the GroundFantastic FungiDavid Attenborough: A Life on our PlanetBONUS - more must-watch regenerative movies 1. Kiss the ..read more
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2y ago
We are what we eat, but so is our planet! According to a study published in Nature Food, our food system accounts for over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. But with every meal you eat, you have the opportunity to make a climate-friendly decision ..read more
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2y ago
The healthiest food is food grown organically in your own garden. In South Africa (more so than in European nations, for example), many people have access to a garden. Yet, despite worldwide concerns over food safety and food security, not many people are growing their ..read more
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2y ago
Around the world, conventional products and chemicals intended to guard crops against disease, weed pressure and pests are increasingly falling out of favour due to the negative impacts they can have on the natural environment, and even human health. So, what’s the alternative? Along with a ..read more
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2y ago
You’ve chosen a spot, prepped your soil, and now it’s time for the exciting part - deciding what to plant! If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, we suggest reading them now before moving on to Part 3: Read Part 1: Choosing the right location Read Part ..read more
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2y ago
“When building soil you not only improve your plants’ health, but you can also improve your own.” Author and respected gardener Frank Tozer Welcome to Part 2 of “The Ultimate Guide to Growing in your Garden”. In this article, we’ve moved onto the next step in creating ..read more
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2y ago
By this time, your organic home garden is well on its way to filling your fridge with nutritious, healthy produce. But, what about the other critters and creatures that also want in? In this article, we’ll focus on the best methods of organic pest control ..read more