Pecan nut farming in Africa has become a booming industry, thanks to the rising demand for high-quality nuts in the global market. African pecan nuts are renowned for their rich, buttery flavor and nutritional value, making them a popular choice among consumers worldwide. In this blog, we will explore the process of growing pecan nuts, the different varieties, where they are produced in Africa, their export markets, start-up costs, and the advantages and disadvantages of pecan nut farming in Africa.
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Welcome to the 6th edition of The African Agripreneur! The focus of this edition is to showcase the exciting opportunities there are in the agricultural sector in Africa, by providing new ideas for African Agripreneurs! This edition provides some wonderful success stories of African Agripreneurs in some unique farming, product, and technology ventures. I trust […]
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Warren Bam: “Organic table grape farming rewarding but challenging” UK and Europe eagerly waiting for organic table grapes from South Africa The first organic table grapes for the season from Warren Bam’s, WCB Farming in South Africa is expected to arrive in week 7 in the UK and Europe. His receivers in the UK and […]
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Demand for South African ‘Superfood’ Blueberries Booming by AFP Floppy hats and face masks on, hundreds of workers carefully pick a bumper crop of blueberries on the sunny slopes of the Groenlandberg, a spur of South Africa’s Hottentots Holland Mountains. Declared a superfood, the purplish fruit has allowed South African producers to […]
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Abueng Leepile, a South African Agripreneur Providing Healthy and Delicious Vegetables To the Country by Lioness of Africa South Africa has a long tradition of growing some of the world’s finest fruit and vegetables. In the North West province of the country, agripreneur Abueng Leepile, founder of Bokamoso Abu Farms, is playing her part […]
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Hydraform Impacts African Communities (Part 1) This article is the Part 1 compilation of how Hydraform played a role in impacting African communities in South Africa, Ghana and Sierra Leone. Constructing A Community in South Africa All businesses, but mining operations in particular, are under pressure to contribute to building up the […]
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A Guide to Farming Saffron in South Africa by Jay Ferreira Thousands of corns yield just a few grams of saffron. South Africa’s first saffron farmer, Renske van Zyl, explains the process of growing this delicate spice. Jay Ferreira reports. In Asia, Europe and North Africa, saffron (Crocus sativus) is renowned for […]
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FGW Generators Completes Specialised 5MW Back Up Solution for One of the World’s Top Seafood Companies Power is critical to business, especially if you are in the seafood industry. Any loss of electricity will directly affect the operation and bottom line of such a company. After winning a competitive tender process that included a […]
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Growing Mushrooms in Shipping Containers First Published by Budget Shipping Containers on September 10, 2019 Okay, so you might think an article about growing mushrooms in shipping containers is a little far-fetched? Well, what spurred us on to create this post was a short piece that was featured on Countryfile a few months ago. Following […]
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Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRF) Growers are working harder than ever to remain profitable. This quest for profitability has caused many growers to scrutinize their production systems, looking for ways to save money on materials and labour. Recent trials have shown that a change in fertilizer practices may offer growers a real chance to […]
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