As Earth’s resources dwindle and its population increases, we need to find a balance between feeding the planet and securing the food for future generations. This is where sustainable farming comes in. What is sustainable farming? Sustainable farming is the name for a loose set of agricultural practices that work together to: Limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals Employ …
At Zylem, we have been providing agricultural technical services for almost three decades. But where did it all begin? And how have our services evolved and expanded over the years? Read on to find out more about our story… Farming runs in the blood of Zylem’s founder and managing director Justin Platt. Justin grew up on a farm in Mooi …
Soil health, plant health for human health. It’s right there on our logo and at the core of everything we do. Why? Because human wellbeing can only happen when soils are healthy. It is a direct relationship. Let’s start by taking a look at the point at which we have arrived. In the last 50+ years, intensive, industrial farming practices have …