Innovations in soya bean crop production
New varieties and technology are ensuring that local soya bean producers are now better equipped to compete with farmers in other production areas around the world, reports Magda du Toit.
Rediscovering the importance of marula fruit in Namibia
For thousands of years, Southern African communities have used the bark, leaves, fruit and kernels of the marula tree for their medicinal and nutritional properties. Martin Rust spoke to Magda...
Are your seeds coated with advanced technology?
Advanced seed technology presents farmers with the opportunity to introduce more resilient crops, improve yields and adapt to a more dynamic farming environment to ensure a sustainable future.
Taking care of tomatoes after transplanting
You can save money by scouting your tomatoes regularly and catching diseases and pests such as African bollworm early, before they establish a bridgehead in your crop, says Bill Kerr.
How to identify and control eelworm
Potatoes are vulnerable to eelworm, which can significantly reduce yield and create unsightly marks on tubers, says Bill Kerr.
Global solutions for grain crops
Stoller South Africa offers a wide range of plant physiology solutions for leguminous and non-leguminous crops.
SA’s vineyards need climate-proofing
To combat the effects of climate change, South African wine farmers will have to plan the establishment of new vineyards more carefully, especially if they want them to achieve heritage...
Understanding a tomato seedling’s instincts
Plants are programmed to fight for survival in the competition for nutrients and light. To get the best fruit out of a tomato plant, for example, you have to fool...
How an SA producer grows 70 000t of citrus a year
Mahela Group is a third-generation farming business in Limpopo. Eddie Vorster, director of the company’s citrus division, spoke to Magda du Toit about the strategies and farming practices they follow...
How to control powdery mildew in vineyards
When it comes to managing powdery mildew in grape orchards, prevention is better than cure, and the key lies in taking action early in the season.
Micro-cloning powers SA avocado production
Allesbeste Nursery, established in the 1980s, has been expanded many times. Yet the end is still not in sight, according to Zander Ernst, the company’s director of marketing and production....
The most destructive disease of potatoes
Late blight can strike so rapidly and spread so fast that by the time you notice it, the damage has already been done, says Bill Kerr.
