Staygreen in maize: the science behind the term
In modern maize production, staying green isn’t just a visual cue – it’s a measurable advantage and sign of a healthy, powerful crop. Understanding how genetics, physiology, and crop management interact to preserve staygreen...
Pivot sprinkler systems for efficiency and uniformity
When it comes to centre pivot irrigation, few things are as important as choosing the correct sprinkler package. While a trustworthy machine structure forms the backbone of the system, it’s the sprinklers that directly...
Effective weed control on wheat
Two new herbicide products that will be valuable tools to combat weed resistance are now available to producers in South Africa. Produced by Corteva Agriscience™, Quelex™ 200 WG (L10759) and Tarzec™ 320 WG (L10760)...
“Staygreen”: Die wetenskap agter mielies wat langer groen bly
In moderne mielieproduksie is mielies se vermoë om langer groen te bly nie net ’n visuele verskynsel nie – dit is inderwaarheid ’n meetbare voordeel en teken van ’n gesonde mielieplant. Deur te verstaan...
KI ontsluit nuwe geleenthede vir landbou
Kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) word beskou as die volgende revolusionêre konsep (na die koms van die internet) wat die manier waarop ons besigheid doen dramaties gaan verander. KI is reeds in 1956 die eerste keer...
The science behind the soybean meal
In the industrial heart of Pretoria West, a facility is reshaping the future of soya processing in Africa. Pretoria Protein Company operates the continent’s first energy-neutral soybean crushing plant, where environmental sustainability underpins every...
Deciding between PVC-M and PVC-U pipe for water transport in grain irrigation
PVC pipe remains the most economical way of transporting irrigation water, despite recent increases in the price of plastic. Agrico has recently started manufacturing modified PVC (PVC-M) pipe in addition to unmodified PVC (PVC-U)...
ASTRON ENERGY at NAMPO
We were thrilled to showcase our comprehensive range of farming and agricultural solutions at the 2024 NAMPO Harvest Day Agricultural Trade Show, held at Nampo Park in Bothaville, Free State. As one of the...
Pioneer celebrates 95 years as industry leader
For 95 years, Pioneer has been changing and shaping the agricultural world. What started as an idea for hybrid corn in 1926 has blossomed into a leading brand of one of the most robust,...
Voervloeiprobleme iets van die verlede met hawer
Hawer (Avena sativa) is ’n veelsydige kleingraan wat in die verlede grootliks vir die graanmark aangeplant is. Weens die gewas se goeie voedingswaarde en droëmateriaalproduksie, word dit deesdae ook as ’n belangrike weidingsgewas beskou.
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