• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  Niekerk is the Managing Director of Mayfly Agri and has been a specialist in recruitment within the agricultural industries in Southern Africa for the past 12 [...] ed jobs shifts beyond the farm, upstream, in agricultural service activities and downstream, in the food value chains. The rapidly unfolding digital revolution [...] declines, and the profile of the agricultural labour force changes. The farm workforce becomes older, more wage-oriented, and less domestic. In high-income

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs [...] have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  s can be applied from the start of the cultivation. These enrich the microbial composition of the rhizosphere. The consortium of beneficial microbes induces [...] attackers, and the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must [...] introduction of natural enemies. Strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies In the case that you do resort to the use of chemicals, make sure that

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy The impact of ants on fruit orchards can be significant, making ant control an essential component [...] killing the entire nest. This method targets the root of the problem and can be very effective if placed correctly. Insecticides: Direct applications of in [...] understanding the role ants play in pest dynamics and employing a range of control methods within an IPM strategy, growers can mitigate the impact of ants and

• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  records of your findings, including the type and number of pests and beneficials observed, the locations within the orchard, and any signs of pest damage [...] practices. The importance of regular scouting Monitoring and scouting involve systematically inspecting the orchard for signs of pest activity and the presence [...] presence of beneficial organisms. The key benefits are: Early detection of pest problems Assessment of biological control efficacy Data-driven decisions Monitoring

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  January 1, 1970

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of [...] of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  January 1, 1970

  plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower [...] population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  It supports in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused [...] is easier to balance in the crop. This supports in lowering the risks of impact by drought, salinity, wind pests and diseases. In other words using an [...] It supports in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused

• A decade of investing in South African soil

  August 24, 2022

  for the company, Frank remembers: “The winter months in the early years delivered no income. In the last few years, we had to face COVID and now the war [...] Frank’s passion for the work Koppert does and the values it represents is clear: “I really like the people we get to work with in agriculture and horticulture [...] co-founder, of Koppert South Africa to bring the best Dutch innovation roots and plant them firmly in South African soil. This year we celebrate the 10th a

• Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control of stinkbug done by parasitic wasps

  August 1, 2022

  left open in the field, preferably in the centre of the field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively, an open container could be carried throughout the field for [...] wasp that targets the eggs of various stinkbug species. The adult wasps lay eggs inside the stinkbug eggs. Trissolcus larvae feed on the stinkbug larvae [...] larvae inside the egg and pupate. The stinkbug eggs changes from a cream colour to black. The newly hatched Trissolcus wasp emerges from the stinkbug egg and