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)...
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...
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,...
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...
BASF Clearfield® Plus Production (CLP) System
There has historically been limited herbicide solutions available in sunflowers for weed control after crop emergence and producers were reliant on the residual action of pre-emergent herbicides applied during planting. The BASF Clearfield® Plus...
Voorspel jou kuilvoer se snyvenster só
Mieliekuilvoer is die belangrikste deel van ’n gebalanseerde voerkraal- of melkeryrantsoen. Die stysel in mieliekuilvoer is die energiebron van die rantsoen en ook die goedkoopste vorm van stysel.
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“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...
PORSCHE SOUTH AFRICA DEBUTS AT NAMPO
For the first time ever, Porsche South Africa proudly participated in NAMPO, fulfilling a vision over 15 years in the making. This momentous debut marked a new chapter in connecting with South Africa’s agricultural...
Bio Charge improves plant vigour and growth
Bio Charge is a unique in-furrow product designed to improve microbial activity in the soil, improve soil structure, improve stress tolerance, and ultimately improve plant vigour and growth. Bio Charge contains fish hydrolysate, condensed...
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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