Lindi Botha

Agri systems are targeted by cyber criminals because it delivers a real world impact – can kill crops and livestock, poison water and soil. Traditional attacks cause intangible loss – data, money, reputation. - Billy Petzer #AAT2023 @FarmersWeeklySA

South Africa has a terrible cyber security record: SA is 8th worst worldwide in terms of ransomware and is ranked as having the 5th worst cyber security globally. - Billy Petzer at #AAT2023 @FarmersWeeklySA

Cyber attacks are a big threat to food supply. Says Billy Petzer at #AAT2023: “FBI has issued a warning that farms are being targeted during harvest and planting seasons. Attacks have affected automated feeding systems at farms and vaccine production."

"Farmers are constantly attacked by media and public. This negative perception of agriculture is a misnomer on a continent that is so dependent on farmers." People need to get to farms to see the good work that is actually being done" - Lennox Plaatjies #AAT2023

“Farmers don’t talk about the good work they do and the empowerment they enable. I have to draw it out of them when I visit. Farmers need to tell and share the good story; not everyone is as embracing of farmers as they should be." - @LynetteFrancis1 #AAT2023 @FarmersWeeklySA

King of Corn Kevin Kalb: "Think outside the box. When we started improving our yields we shunned the norm. There's a lot of low lying fruit easy to reach if you change just a few practices. There're much more efficient ways to achieve high yields." #AAT2023 @FarmersWeeklySA

RT @trulyjanine: Congratulations to Dr Faffa Malan, who has been inducted into the SA Agriculture Hall of Fame. Dr Faffa has been a mainsta…

Climate change pushes up food production costs - farmer Danie Bester says "Climate change is shortening the ideal climate window in which to plant. I had to buy another planter and a high speed planter to get everything done in that window." #AAT2023 @FarmersWeeklySA

Long term world trends show that maize production has not increased in area over the last two decades, but in yield. Thanks to technological advancements and higher skill, productivity is keeping up with demand without having to increase area." - Ferdi Meyer @BFAP6 #AAT2023

"In 50 years the most populous cities will be in Africa. We HAVE to achieve a greater level of food production. Embracing technology will get us there." - @AkiAnastasiou #AAT2023

The crucial role of technology in the advancement of agriculture is front and centre at the #AAT2023 Africa Agri Tech conference held in Pretoria this week. Said @AkiAnastasiou “Africa has the potential to be the world’s biggest food producer. It’s sad we are not."

How could we forget...

Redi Tlhabi @RediTlhabi

Hey South Africa, believe it or not, two top transport officials in Spain have resigned over a botched order for trains that were too big to fit through tunnels. Sounds familiar? No, not the resignation part....we don't do that at home.

Absolutely no doubt! And let's not forget walking into a farm dam and having the mud ooze between your toes - I feel giddy just thinking about it!

Fairlady Magazine @FairladyMag

Going barefoot is being hailed for health benefits such as improved digestion, immunity and sleep; and relief from anxiety, depression, inflammation and pain. In the Jul/Aug mag, we investigate whether you should kick off those shoes and get grounded. https://t.co/ZD9zzWnA6r https://t.co/F1gQyerkEO

Not to mention regulations that make absolutely no sense! #openthebeaches

702 @Radio702

ICYMI: University of Pretoria's Prof Tinyiko Maluleke @ProfTinyiko says government's communication strategy has not worked well and has eroded confidence. #letswalkthetalk https://t.co/GniXD2l3PI

Too little, too late!

CNN @CNN

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says he is no longer a Republican following the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol incited by President Trump and criticizes the party for supporting his behavior https://t.co/L3kmcZookw

"Often only the father makes decisions and the son is out in the field, not part of business decisions. Parents need to bring their children into the business side quicker to enable a smooth transition." - @Bayer4Crops_SA #AgriWritersSA2020 #AgriHeroes2020

"No business can grow as fast as family so decide how you will handle diving assets in future. What is fair, and how do you approach fairness and equality." - @sakegesprek @Bayer4Crops_SA #AgriWritersSA2020 #AgriHeroes2020 @AgriWritersSA