Research & Technical
Limpopo cultivar trial under irrigation at Dendron in 2024
Limpopo is a major potato production area where approximately 24.8% of the country’s total commercial potato harvest is produced by 121 producers on approximately 12 760 ha. The most prominent…
Read MoreCultivar trial under irrigation at Loskop Valley 2024
The Loskop Valley area is a potato-producing region where about 3.3% of the country’s commercial potatoes, mainly for processing purposes, are produced by 18 producers on approximately 1 715 ha…
Read MoreSouth African good experimental practice
The publication of the new regulations relating to agricultural remedies on 25 August 2023 saw the introduction of good experimental practice (GEP) in South Africa. For many companies operating within…
Read MoreImportant safety measures for pesticide use
The importance of safe pesticide use on farms cannot be emphasised enough. Given the threat they could pose to humans and nature, it is essential to adhere to regulations and…
Read MoreEmbracing greater growth by nurturing nature
For generations, farmers have cultivated the land with time-tested tools, relying on traditional methods that worked in sync with the environment. While these practices encouraged safe, chemical-free foods, they often…
Read MoreBiological crop protection: Essential questions
In the dynamic field of agriculture, biological crop protection products have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional synthetic interventions. As the demand for sustainable farming practices continues to rise, producers…
Read MorePut your tubers in pole position with potassium nitrate
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are a cultivated crop originating from the highlands of South America. The oldest centre of the potato crop was probably the highlands of Peru and western…
Read MoreCultivar check: Markies
Description Key facts Agronomic traits Cooking type Tuber characteristics Disease tolerance For more information, visit www.hzpc.com or www.potatopro.com/potato-varieties/markies Disclosure: The information provided here is sourced from global data and general…
Read MoreLimpopo-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Dendron in 2024
Limpopo is ‘n groot aartappelproduksiestreek waar ongeveer 24.8% van die land se totale kommersiële aartappels deur 121 produsente op nagenoeg 12 760 ha geproduseer word. Die mees prominente kultivars wat…
Read MoreDie voordele van gemikroniseerde kalk en gips
Ultrafyn kalk bied die voordeel van gemaklike toediening, maar daarmee saam lewer dit ook uitstekende prestasie. Die aanwending van ultrafyn kalk in suspensie gee jou die beheer wat nodig is…
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