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Husqvarna’s Versatile TF 545DE Diesel Tiller – The Small Farmer’s “Swiss Army Knife” Solution

Husqvarna’s Versatile TF 545DE Diesel Tiller – The Small Farmer’s “Swiss Army Knife” Solution For small farmers, keeping production costs as low as possible isn’t just a financial strategy, it’s a survival tactic. With profit margins that are often as narrow as a furrow, every Rand conserved is a victory won – so innovations that save time and money are a massive plus. Husqvarna is passionate about land care and agriculture and their cost-effective multi-tasking marvel, the TF 545DE diesel tiller, is a powerhouse tool that provides small-scale or light agriculture farmers with an all-in-one solution for

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volvo

Volvo unveils updated electric trucks designed for zero-emission city transports

Volvo unveils updated electric trucks designed for zero-emission city transports With an electric range up to 450 km, 50 percent shorter charging time and new active safety features, Volvo´s updated medium-duty electric trucks are designed for the urban environment – enabling safe zero emission city transport and logistics. With cities introducing clean city zones and companies stepping up their sustainability ambitions, zero emission trucks that can meet all needs for

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forests

Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests

Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests Above ground carbon stocks are at least 70% higher in mixed forests than in monocultures, with the highest carbon stocks relative to monocultures in forests comprised of four species Forests are excellent at absorbing and storing carbon and can play a role in meeting global net zero targets. As more countries commit to forest creation,

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Phytophthora

Phytophthora: an underestimated threat to agriculture, forestry, and natural ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa

Phytophthora: an underestimated threat to agriculture, forestry, and natural ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa Abstract Phytophthora species are highly destructive plant pathogens and pose a significant threat to plants in various ecosystems, including agriculture, forest plantations, and natural environments. In sub-Saharan Africa, a total of 77 Phytophthora species have been identified and this review aims to provide an overview of the species diversity and progress of Phytophthora research in this region.

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TALKING TIMBER WEBINAR – Structural design considerations and testing

TALKING TIMBER WEBINAR – Structural design considerations and testing On behalf of Sawmilling South Africa and its timber promotion partners, you are invited to join the next Talking Timber webinar on 12 December focusing on TALKING TIMBER WEBINAR – Structural design considerations and testing from 12:30-14:00. In this final Talking Timber webinar for 2023, we have Dr Johann van der Merwe and Prof Brand Wessels sharing their insights. Dr van der Merwe will

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Sappi

Sappi announces satisfactory earnings and declares dividend; releases financial results for fourth quarter and full year

Sappi announces satisfactory earnings and declares dividend; releases financial results for fourth quarter and full year Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: “Following the records achieved in FY2022, I am pleased that we have been able to deliver a satisfactory set of results under particularly difficult circumstances with an EBITDA excluding special items of US$731 million for the year ended September 2023. The widespread

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machines

Powerful new machines and robust harvester chain for forestry professionals

Powerful new machines and robust harvester chain for forestry professionals STIHL has launched two high-performance brushcutters that cut faster, better, for less – just what professional users need. STIHL also provides a specially-reinforced forestry chain that cuts smoother and lasts significantly longer. With our history of serving the forestry industry since 1926, we know what the forestry industry needs! Two iconic new machines The FS 161 (1.5kW and 37.6 cc)

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Husqvarna

Husqvarna’s Versatile TF 545DE Diesel Tiller – The Small Farmer’s “Swiss Army Knife” Solution

Husqvarna’s Versatile TF 545DE Diesel Tiller – The Small Farmer’s “Swiss Army Knife” Solution For small farmers, keeping production costs as low as possible isn’t just a financial strategy, it’s a survival tactic. With profit margins that are often as narrow as a furrow, every Rand conserved is a victory won – so innovations that save time and money are a massive plus. Husqvarna is passionate about land care and

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volvo

Volvo unveils updated electric trucks designed for zero-emission city transports

Volvo unveils updated electric trucks designed for zero-emission city transports With an electric range up to 450 km, 50 percent shorter charging time and new active safety features, Volvo´s updated medium-duty electric trucks are designed for the urban environment – enabling safe zero emission city transport and logistics. With cities introducing clean city zones and companies stepping up their sustainability ambitions, zero emission trucks that can meet all needs for

read more
forests

Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests

Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests Above ground carbon stocks are at least 70% higher in mixed forests than in monocultures, with the highest carbon stocks relative to monocultures in forests comprised of four species Forests are excellent at absorbing and storing carbon and can play a role in meeting global net zero targets. As more countries commit to forest creation,

read more
Phytophthora

Phytophthora: an underestimated threat to agriculture, forestry, and natural ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa

Phytophthora: an underestimated threat to agriculture, forestry, and natural ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa Abstract Phytophthora species are highly destructive plant pathogens and pose a significant threat to plants in various ecosystems, including agriculture, forest plantations, and natural environments. In sub-Saharan Africa, a total of 77 Phytophthora species have been identified and this review aims to provide an overview of the species diversity and progress of Phytophthora research in this region.

read more

TALKING TIMBER WEBINAR – Structural design considerations and testing

TALKING TIMBER WEBINAR – Structural design considerations and testing On behalf of Sawmilling South Africa and its timber promotion partners, you are invited to join the next Talking Timber webinar on 12 December focusing on TALKING TIMBER WEBINAR – Structural design considerations and testing from 12:30-14:00. In this final Talking Timber webinar for 2023, we have Dr Johann van der Merwe and Prof Brand Wessels sharing their insights. Dr van der Merwe will

read more
Sappi

Sappi announces satisfactory earnings and declares dividend; releases financial results for fourth quarter and full year

Sappi announces satisfactory earnings and declares dividend; releases financial results for fourth quarter and full year Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: “Following the records achieved in FY2022, I am pleased that we have been able to deliver a satisfactory set of results under particularly difficult circumstances with an EBITDA excluding special items of US$731 million for the year ended September 2023. The widespread

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Economy

News24 Business | Egg shortages may not be over for another 18 months, warns key SA producer

Consumers should brace themselves for intermittent egg shortages for at least the next 18 months as the fallout from bird flu continues to reverberate through the market, says Quantum Foods, [...]

News24 Business | Treasury demands big changes at Transnet in exchange for R47bn guarantee

The Treasury has provided Transnet with an immediate R47 billion guarantee. But in return it wants to see a fundamental change in Transnet and in the sector. [...]

News24 Business | Long-distance trains are back in time for holidays, says Prasa

Passenger trains from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Durban will resume next week [...]

News24 Business | Govt's failure to prevent load shedding breached Constitution, basic human rights, court rules

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has been ordered to ensure by the end of January that there is enough power to prevent interruptions at public health facilities, public schools and police [...]

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