Posts Tagged ‘cover crops’
Rip 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 MoreCover crops: A solution for nematode control
Nematodes pose a significant threat to potato production in South Africa. These microscopic pests attack the roots and tubers of potato plants. When infestation occurs early in the season, root…
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