Many misconceptions and misrepresentations exist about biostimulants, but research has started to separate the wheat from the chaff. According to the European Union, biostimulants are defined as products that stimulate plant growth independently from the product’s...
Biofertiliser works, but the circumstances under which it can be optimally utilised are not yet an exact science. Biofertiliser refers to a group of biological products that use microorganisms to increase soil fertility. Biological products are the umbrella term...
Biological product use is increasing drastically, but many unfounded misconceptions still exist regarding this technology. Ask ten farmers or consultants to define conservation-, regenerative-, sustainable- or organic farming, and you will probably get ten...
The benefits of Crispr technology for agriculture is infinite – from virus-resistant banana cultivars and caffeine-free coffee to drought-resistant maize, and even gluten-free wheat. However, the large-scale adoption of the technology is hampered by regulatory...
AgVentures, Africa’s leading, dedicated agrifood tech investor, announced an investment in Matrix Software. Matrix Software is the leading specialist software provider to the meat industry in Southern Africa, with more than 150 clients spanning from abattoirs, meat...
In the previous two instalments of this series of posts, we looked at the basic principles of blockchain technology, why the large scale adoption and application of it has not realised thus far, and how Hedera Hashgraph can overcome these barriers. The application...
The basic principles of bitcoin and blockchain technology were set out in my previous post. The possible applications of the technology, as well as why it has not yet materialised, are discussed in this post. Blockchain technology at its most basic level makes it...
Bitcoin is currently a point of discussion around many braais. With a price of more than R700 000 per coin and an increase of 380% in value over the past twelve months, this is understandably so. This three-part series takes a deep dive into Bitcoin and distributed...
AgVentures, Africa’s pioneering agrifood tech investor, recently acquired a stake in Skudu. Consumers are spoiled for choice with online marketplaces but the same cannot be said for the buyers and sellers of agricultural inputs and produce. This market is ripe for...
Jan Greyling is joining AgVentures as analyst in January 2021. Jan holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Stellenbosch University and has published several academic papers and book chapters in agricultural development, policy, and technology. Jan worked as...
