• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  business case for production for high end markets in South Africa. Target groups of the centre include commercial and emerging farmers, students, agronomists [...] innovative Dutch technologies for profitable, productive, sustainable and climate smart agronomy and offering training to students (and eventually jobs) and [...] exchange on good farming practices and entrepreneurship for new and existing growers (students) and (emerging) commercial farmers. • Engage other important

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  absoluta, which originates from South America, has been popping up everywhere for the last twelve years. This tropical moth particularly likes tomatoes grown [...] nice and warm conditions. But this moth is a true nuisance that is also a master of concealment. So, be extra alert if this moth decides to visit your greenhouse [...] the bigger the problem. These moths prefer tomatoes but also have a taste for other members of the nightshade family of plants. They can also feed and survive

• Natutec Airbug

  the Natutec Airbug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airbug can be used for both full-field distribution and for specific hot spots [...] Extension handle to adjust working height Batteries (12V) with charger Belt bag for the battery Adjustable dosing pot and mixing pot Ear protector and mask Volume [...] start releasing the material Walk at constant speed Hold blower at a 90-degree angle to ensure optimal crop coverage Storage conditions Store the Airbug

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation.’ [...] at Koppert Spain have been instrumental in making this product effective for outdoor cultivation. We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to [...] plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube which is more suitable for agriculture.’ Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications

• Plant Health

  these natural defense mechanisms. Harnessing biostimulants for optimal crop growth Biostimulants for nutrient uptake and stress tolerance Biostimulants, comprising [...] blocks for plant performance Amino acids, as biostimulants, support plant growth in stressful conditions by directly delivering building blocks for protein [...] metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience against environmental stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities for a career in agriculture two valuable viewpoints [...] Southern Africa for the past 12 years. With a background in Chemistry, she quickly saw the need and opportunities available in agriculture for scientists. [...] now serves the agricultural industry through her role as Manager for Marketing, Student Recruitment and New Business Development of Agricolleges International

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

  directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation.’ Everything you need to [...] recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time. For this, we have developed a dedicated page about mealybugs and scales with more

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  speaking to any of our team, their passion for their work is self-evident. As Lizann Joubert, Technical Advisor for Free State and Lesotho describes it: “I [...] not take people away from the land, but instill in them even more respect for it, because educated people are in a position to understand what is being [...] agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive. With a long list of MSc degrees, our team is using their skills and education to assist, advise and educate

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  raising money for unprivileged students in South-Africa. “It was such an honour to share my dream for one purpose - to help unprivileged students to study further” [...] interventions, for increased yield and return on investment for the producer. All information available on MYFARMWEBTM for easier visualisation and the [...] jou liggaam of jou brein op ’n stadium net afskakel. Health for every day Valuable tips for sustained health wenke vir Waardevolle gesondheid volgehoue