No sterilisation needed with this growing system
A versatile hydroponic system developed in Spain is slowly making inroads in the South African fresh produce sector, thanks to a strong advantage.
Rise of the techno farmer
Digital technology and innovative machinery is enabling producers to run their operations more efficiently and quickly, while cutting costs. Christi van den Heever and Danie Viljoen, production managers at Graaff...
Save water through plant nutrition
The need to save water is so urgent that it is no longer enough to fix leaks and prevent over-irrigation. Haifa SA agronomist Gerrit Burger says that saving water today...
New malting barley varieties for the southern Cape
The South African Barley Breeding Institute promotes sustainable barley production. Francois Smit, barley breeder and plant pathologist at the institute, reports on two new varieties.
Efficient, solar-assisted macadamia processing
No macadamia processor in the world employs this method. In fact, as far as is known, no other processor of any kind uses stored solar energy on this scale, says...
Crisper, sweeter Forelle pears
The pear industry is saving millions, thanks to research by Dr Ian Crouch and the introduction of his Forelle Early Market Access programme.
Fence-sitter warning system, how it works
Farmers are often soft targets for attacks and other forms of crime. The newly developed fence-sitter warning system alerts farmers to possible fence tampering.
Controlling flies on dairy farms
Flies boost stress among cattle, which could reduce milk production. Dr Paul Burden, a veterinarian at Novartis, looks at other ways in which these pests could be harmful.
Alternative uses for sugarcane
Sugar industry body, SA Cane Growers’ Association, is to set up a plant to explore the feasibility of on-farm biogas and biofertiliser production.
Veld management systems that are sustainable
Researchers have developed techniques that will assist a farmer in implementing a successful veld management system.
Increasing the value of timber plantations
New eucalyptus hybrids have been introduced to the South African paper and pulping industry in an effort to become more competitive. CSIR environment science researcher, Karen Eatwell, explains.
Making money out of popcorn
Thanks to new hybrids under trial at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, popcorn production in South Africa is set to explode.
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