Research & Technical
Precision irrigation: A key component of precision agriculture
From producers to consumers, everyone is well aware of the statistics on water scarcity, agricultural water use, and the increasing demand for food driven by population growth. For many years,…
Read MoreSuidwes-Vrystaatse kultivarproef onder besproeiing by Petrusburg in 2025/26
Die Suidwes-Vrystaatse aartappelproduksiestreek produseer sowat 1.86% van die land se kommersiële aartappels op 954 ha. Die mees prominente kultivars wat in die streek se hoofoes vir tafelverbruik en verwerking geproduseer…
Read MoreSoft rot and blackleg in potatoes
Soft rot and blackleg are often treated as ‘bad luck diseases’: the kind that appear late, ruin a portion of the crop, and then vanish until the next season. In…
Read MoreRip tillage proves its value in 12-year Sandveld potato trial
Potato production in the Sandveld is carried out in deep, sandy soils that are well suited to cultivation. However, these soils are vulnerable to compaction, wind erosion, and declining organic…
Read MoreGrowing potatoes under challenging soil conditions: GRIMME has the solution
Growing potatoes in stony and cloddy soil can be challenging, but it’s possible. Effective and precise soil preparation and cultivation enable the production of high-quality crops while maintaining production efficiency.…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State product trial under irrigation at Petrusburg, 2024 to 2026
The Southwestern Free State potato production region produces around 1.86% of the country’s commercial potatoes on 954 ha. The most prominent cultivars produced as part of this region’s main harvest…
Read MoreEastern Free State cultivar trial under dryland conditions at Reitz in 2024/25
The Eastern Free State is a major potato production region where nearly 19% of the country’s commercial potatoes are produced on roughly 9 523 ha. The most prominent cultivars produced…
Read MoreSuidwes-Vrystaatse produkteproef onder besproeiing by Petrusburg, 2024 tot 2026
Die Suidwes-Vrystaatse aartappelproduksiestreek produseer sowat 1.86% van die land se kommersiële aartappels op 954 ha. Die mees prominente kultivars wat in die streek se hoofoes vir tafelverbruik en verwerking geproduseer…
Read MorePotatoes on tired ground: The hidden cost of keeping yields high at any price
World Soil Day 2025 found potato fields across major production regions quietly signalling the same message: Some soils are tired. They still produce crops but behave increasingly like lifeless media…
Read MoreDie krag van kalk
Ultrafyn kalk bied nie net gemak van toediening nie, maar lewer ook uitstekende prestasie. Die aanwending van ultrafyn kalk in suspensie bied die nodige beheer tydens eenvormige verspreiding sonder enige…
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