Sappi re-tools its small-scale timber grower programme
November 30, 2018 -
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Sappi was one of the early pioneers of forestry outgrower programmes through Project Grow, which started way back in 1983.…
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Building a sawmilling business in Zimbabwe
November 21, 2018 -
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Richard Saziya’s successful sawmilling businesses in Zimbabwe rely on Wood-Mizer sawmills to trade profitably, rebuild communities, restore roads, preserve forests…
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The AGFO Expo makes its mark
November 15, 2018 -
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The third annual Agriculture and Forestry (AGFO) Expo, held at the Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre in White River recently, continued to…
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Third generation extraction winch gets the green light
November 14, 2018 -
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The third generation timber extraction winch being developed by industry stakeholders in collaboration with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, was field…
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Growing importance of technology in forestry
November 8, 2018 -
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By Deon van Wyk, ABSA Regional AgriBusiness Manager (email: deonvw@absa.co.za) There is on-going pressure on farmers and producers to increase…
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Versatile Husqvarna pruner reaches new heights
November 5, 2018 -
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In the future, and in line with Husqvarna’s Silent Nature™ philosophy, the world will have more eco-friendly green spaces, and…
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Sappi Biotech’s Lignex product improves unpaved forestry roads
October 29, 2018 -
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The Pulp and Paper industry uses trees as its primary raw material to produce a variety of pulp, paper and…
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Precision planting the first step to autonomous, integrated operations
October 19, 2018 -
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By Jaap Steenkamp jaap@forestservices.co.za In the past, foresters were typically rough, bearded, axe-wielding men. But today they need to be…
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Tree size the biggest driver of harvesting costs
October 19, 2018 -
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By Andrew McEwan andrew@cmo.co.za I often ask people during harvesting training and consulting what they think is the most important…
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Drones vs pests and diseases
October 19, 2018 -
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Disease identification technology and database launched precision agriculture event… Cape Town start-up, Aerobotics, provides farmers around the world with world-leading…
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FSC appoints new Director for Africa
30 January, 2019
Dr Harrison Ochieng Kojwang has taken over as the…
Read MoreAll systems go for Focus 2019
29 January, 2019
It’s all systems go for Focus on Forestry 2019,…
Read MoreR18 hour minimum wage
29 January, 2019
The implementation of the National Minimum Wage became effective…
Read MoreHusqvarna extends its footprint in Africa
28 January, 2019
Pietermaritzburg-based Husqvarna South Africa has defied the general corporate…
Read MorePonsse voted most reputable company in Finland
23 January, 2019
Ponsse is the most reputable company in Finland in…
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