Omnia partners with producers to find the best way to achieve this success. Through our Nutriology® model — the science of growing — we support producers through every phase of the season, helping them understand their soil, track crop performance, and make confident, informed decisions from planning to harvest.
“Since partnering with Omnia, I’ve gone from strength to strength.” – Attie Smook, Sannieshof
For Attie, success starts with surrounding himself with the right expertise. He has partnered with Omnia for more than a decade, a relationship that’s grown from professional support into a partnership of trust.
Through regular visits and engagements with his Omnia agronomist, Anton, every conversation becomes part of a shared plan. One that combines experience, data, and foresight.
“Anton is invaluable to me. We talk at least once a week. Sometimes it’s about rainfall or soil conditions, sometimes just to check in. If you don’t have a trusted partner, things can go wrong.”
Turning Insight into Foresight
Across the country, producers are proving that the best yields start long before the season even begins.
“We do things much more scientifically these days,” says Johan Schickerling of Bosbult near Delareyville.
“To ensure future success, you have to embrace new ideas.”
Working closely with his Omnia agronomist, Johan begins each season with a detailed analysis of the previous crop performance. This is supported by new soil chemical and physical analysis, which provides insights into finalising the plan for the season ahead.
“Our plan is based on the data and insights from the previous season and the trusted guidance of our agronomist. That’s what Nutriology® means to me, real science behind the advice. This approach enables crops to handle stress better and produce optimally.”
For Johan, planning is also the producer’s greatest form of risk management. “You can’t control the rain, but you can control how ready you are for whatever the season brings.”
Planning Through Tough Seasons
For Hoopstad producer Pieter van den Berg, planning ahead was instrumental in negotiating the challenges that go with farming.
“Omnia’s agronomist helped me rebuild my soil and make better crop management decisions. From then onwards, things improved year after year.”
Through applying the Nutriology® model, Pieter turned depleted soil into fields producing financially viable yields.
“When I started farming, our soil pH was 4.5. It’s now 6.1, which is ideal for root development, enabling our plants to absorb water and nutrients optimally. Once your soil is right, the rest falls into place.”
Growing the Future Together
One thing that will never change is that farming will always come with risk. From droughts to market shifts, the amount of uncertainty can make the job seem impossible – but planning ahead turns that same uncertainty into opportunity.
At Omnia, planning is more than a process. It’s a partnership built on science, timing, and trust. Because when producers and agronomists plan together, they grow more than crops.
They grow knowledge.
They grow confidence.
They grow futures.
For more information, visit nutriology.co.za.
