Insetkoste – die waarde lê in grondchemie
’n Onlangse gesamentlike mediavrystelling deur Graan SA en Fertasa het ’n duidelike en belangrike boodskap aan die Suid-Afrikaanse landbougemeenskap gerig: Insetkoste, veral kunsmis en brandstof, is onder druk en produsente moet waak teen ongeregverdigde...
T-series ripper unlocks the potential of sandy soils
In the deep sandy soils of the Northern Free State, the recipe for success remains simple: open up the soil, encourage deeper root growth, and make the most of every drop of water. For...
Neem veilige, betroubare onkruidbeheer na nuwe hoogtes
Onkruidbeheer bly een van die grootste uitdagings vir mielieprodusente oor die hele Suid-Afrika. Weerstandbiedende gras- en breëblaaronkruide, tesame met ’n toenemende uintjieprobleem, het deur die jare produktiwiteit en winsgewendheid onder druk geplaas. In hierdie...
Bestuur jou grootste bates sonder dat dit ’n las is
Enige suksesvolle produsent beskik oor betroubare gereedskap en werktuie – of dit nou ’n ingewikkelde trekker of ’n bossiekapper is. Daar is ’n paar sleutelfaktore wat in gedagte gehou moet word om te verseker...
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,...
Nematodes – the root of all ‘evil’
The heart of producer Estienne Smit sank as she noticed many patchy areas of poor growth in her tomato crop. The young plants were showing water and nutrient deficiency symptoms such as wilting, yellowing...
Class Act NG – four adjuvants in one drum
The herbicidal efficacy of glyphosate and glufosinate is reduced by various external factors. These include salt antagonism from carrier water, spray droplet bounce, insufficient droplet spreading and reduced absorption because of low humidity.
In the...
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...
