• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  potential to address food insecurity.” With this insight, it is important to look to the future of what jobs may look like for women wanting to build a career [...] she emphasises that you do not have to compromise your femininity to be successful in agriculture. You do not have to be like a man, but rather work with [...] right skills and training. Laurika du Bois is just the person to talk to when it comes to skills and training. Having grown up on a farm herself, she now

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  women in South Africa to work within a space that was traditionally more a male working environment? “You have to be willing to take risks, educate yourself [...] female farmers, we also need to celebrate the network of women working within agriculture that support and equip these farmers to do the wonderful work they [...] are in a position to understand what is being lost. The future of the planet concerns all of us, and all of us should do what we can to protect it.” These

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  100% sustainable agriculture, we are always eager to find likeminded companies to come alongside us to partner with nature in making agriculture healthier [...] and various other role players to develop and promote sustainable growing practices. We are so excited for the week ahead to share more about the possibilities [...] s and helping you to discover the latest innovative solutions for pest control and optimising your yield. We believe the answers to many of the agricultural

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  and technology throughout the horticultural value chain: from seed to market, to aim to develop, together with South African farmers, a business case for [...] in partnership with Stellenbosch University, we feel privileged to be working together to lead farmers in climate-smart horticulture. The HortiDemoCentre [...] towards technologies by linking them to the sustainable farming aspects that are needed for future farming. • Contribute to food security by increasing the

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

  September 26, 2024

  report Analyse your data to determine the effectiveness of biological control. Compare current findings with previous records to gauge trends and impacts [...] importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards When it comes to building a successful IPM strategy for macadamia farming, knowledge truly [...] is power. Crop scouting holds immense importance in modern agriculture due to its instrumental role in optimizing crop management, increasing yields, and

• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  finding the best solutions. It is also important to us to help clients in putting out biological products to ensure the correct application and optimum control [...] Macro-Mite tag-team to help clients with natural fly control. “There may be similar products on the market, but we have found Biopar to really be superior” [...] the end of April. “ The team emphasises correct product use: “The key to success is to put out Biopar every 14 days and Macro-Mite at least 4 times per summer

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  connected to Durban harbour and will be upgraded in the future by Flying Swans to facilitate emerging farmers to have cold storage and be able to ship their [...] export to Rotterdam, and thus access to the European market.” The mission highlighted key opportunities for Koppert South Africa in helping to educate [...] 2000 Ha of citrus. “I believe we are finally in the position to offer support and business to emerging farmers, including Agri and Horti, in South Africa

• Thrips Identification Guide

  Yellow brown to black in colour. Head longer than width with clear red eyes. 8 antennal segments. Last segment tube-shaped. Adults migrate to terminal leaves [...] generation develop within a single gall. Adults exit galls and migrate to new terminal leaves to begin a new generation. The life cycle takes about 30 days. Thrips [...] Host plants Females 1.2 mm long, males 1 mm. Variable in colour, from yellow to dark brown. 8 antennal segments. Long setae below the compound eyes and 2

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

  August 1, 2022

  Female Trissolcus wasps can parasitize up to 300 eggs and they are a hardy species that can survive up to 2 weeks without food. Trissolcus feeds on pollen [...] eggs changes from a cream colour to black. The newly hatched Trissolcus wasp emerges from the stinkbug egg and proceeds to parasitize more stinkbug eggs. [...] field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively, an open container could be carried throughout the field for better distribution. Make sure to leave the container

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  and App ! To ultimately have a holistic approach to IPM and continue to strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies, you must work to have sufficient [...] above. You also need to consider your choice of crop variety. Crop varieties can differ significantly in their susceptibility to pests and diseases. And [...] induces systemic resistance and helps the plants to grow better. Tackle diseases and pests You should try to prevent infection with diseases and attack by