Research & Technical
SA’s National Collection of Insects: Preservation, research and sustainability
In the heart of the Agricultural Research Council’s Biosystematics Division in the Plant Health and Protection (ARC-PHP) campus lies a hidden gem: the South African National Collection of Insects. This…
Read MoreCultivar check: Up-to-date
Description Key facts Agronomic traits Cooking type Tuber characteristics Disease resistance For more information, visit www.potatopro.com or www.potatoesafrica.co.za/PAvarietiesUptodate.html
Read MoreCeres-kultivarproef onder besproeiing op Donkerbos in 2024/25
Produsente in die Ceresproduksiegebied plant sowat 1.27% van die totale hektaar onder aartappels in Suid-Afrika. Hulle plant verwerkingsaartappels sowel as tafelaartappels onder besproeiing (651 ha in die 2024-oesjaar). Die prominentste…
Read MoreForever chemicals: Pesticides that contaminate environments and food
Synthetic (human-made or anthropogenic) chemicals that belong to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) group have a broad range of industrial and household uses. PFAS chemicals are used in countless…
Read MoreLimpopo 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…
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