The technology comprises an integrated passive acoustic monitoring system capable of long-term monitoring, capturing high-quality, distinctive sonar sounds from aquatic environments.

The acoustic monitoring system, incorporating a hydrophone, a micro-processing board and a mechanical release system...

The technology relates to a process for obtaining protein from Black Soldier Fly larvae (insects/worms). The process extracts protein from Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), separates the protein from undesired lipids and chitin and upgrades the protein to a consumer-acceptable grade, ultimately...

The technology helps the fresh produce industry prosper by being more competitive. By improving the packaging component, the technology assists:

  • Growers & Exporters be more competitive & sustainable thus to sell more product at better prices;
  • Shipping companies to be more competitive, by using less...

SoilTrac enables the monitoring,in real time, of soil respiration rates (microbial, microfauna and plant metabolic activity) and other physical parameters(temperature, soil moisture levels etc.) through the implementation of various sensors and cloud capabilities(Edge-to-Cloud Approach).

The patent...

Livestock Management Database System is a user-driven, holistic and easy-to-use mobile-based solution accessible on smartphones and computers (SaaS). It facilitates direct and two-way real-time communication among farmers, and between farmers and extension services, researchers, and agricultural...

In a year-end message, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen reflects on how 2025 strengthened South Africa’s agricultural sector across seven core priorities: partnerships, regulation, market access, farmer support, biosecurity, advocacy and food security. He notes that despite global economic...

We are a small custom fabrication and manufacturing firm specialising in the production of steel and wooden components for the architecture, industrial, mining, agricultural, transport, and infrastructure sectors.

Our operations are driven by precision manufacturing methods, including CNC cutting and profiling, CNC bending, CAD-based design, and other technologically enabled manufacturing processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across all projects.

The business is a startup piggery enterprise focused on the production and sale of quality pork, mince, ribs, and pork chops to local markets, butcheries, and individual consumers. The operation will run on a commercial yet scalable model, emphasising good animal husbandry, biosecurity, and efficient feeding practices. The business aims to generate sustainable income, create employment opportunities, and contribute to local food security while allowing for future expansion as market demand increases.

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The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), launches the Agro-processing Blended Finance Programme a transformative funding initiative designed to empower Black-owned agro-processing enterprises in Gauteng to scale operations, increase value-addition, access markets and create sustainable employment. This programme represents a strategic commitment to drive inclusive economic participation, food security and transformation within Gauteng's agricultural value chains.

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Jimma University, established in 1999 in Jimma, Ethiopia, is a leading public higher education and research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and community development. The university emphasises applied and interdisciplinary research, particularly in agriculture, health, technology, and rural development, to address local, national, and global challenges.

With a strong commitment to community engagement, Jimma University integrates teaching, research, and extension services to empower students and communities, foster sustainable development, and promote social and