Choosing a tomato variety
We have about 200 tomato varieties in South Africa. This fact alone makes the value of the variety list highly questionable.
Biological control of aphids
The subject of biological control of aphids is a complex one, as different crops require different approaches, and the season plays a role as well.
Answer that phone!
Businesses that practise good customer relations make sure their ‘frontline people’ – those who answer the phone – are trained, competent, friendly and helpful.
Communication complexities
Communication must be one of the most under-valued and misunderstood activities on a market floor.
Dealing with Hawaiian beet webworm the biological way
The Hawaiian beet webworm is a caterpillar that attacks beet and Swiss chard. The moth’s delta-shaped wings are brown with white stripes.
Keeping cabbages clear of pests and diseases
Cabbages are popular with South African consumers and can provide growers with sustainable short-term income. However, sound management is needed for keeping cabbages clear of pests and diseases.
Developing an IPM outlook
As we’ve said before, integrated pest management (IPM), or using the natural enemies of crop pests to help control those pests, has a long way to go in this country.
Transformation status
I recently attended a workshop on the transformation – or lack thereof – that’s taken place in market agencies since government launched its BBBEE requirements.
How tomato growers can practice IPM
When it comes to Integrated Pest Management (IPM), tomatoes have quite a complex array of requirements which will depend on the varieties planted and the region where they are grown,...
The giant stirs
At the recent Potatoes SA Marketing Seminar held in Pretoria, Africa came under the spotlight.
Practicing IPM with cabbages
It requires a lot of observation and experience, but Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be practiced with cabbages.