Research & Technical
South 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…
Read MoreDiscover Nutrico’s synergistic solutions for consistent potato quality and productivity
It is no secret that healthy crops are the best defence against disease and the key to top potato quality and yields. However, achieving this degree of consistent quality and…
Read MoreVerwerkingskultivarproef onder besproeiing: Loskopvallei 2024
Die Loskopvalleiomgewing is ‘n aartappelproduksiestreek waar sowat 3.3% van die land se kommersiële aartappels, hoofsaaklik vir verwerkingsdoeleindes, deur 18 produsente op ongeveer 1 715 ha produseer word (2024-oesjaar). Die prominentste…
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