RELEASE LPH™: Where soil biology meets root performance and yield
Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical IntroductionSoil probiotics and prebiotics improve soil function through different mechanisms. Probiotics are live microbial inoculants (e.g., Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Azospirillum, Rhizobium, Trichoderma) that must establish in the rhizosphere to deliver benefits such as nutrient solubilisation, hormone production and pathogen suppression. Their performance is often inconsistent because establishment depends on environmental […]
Groei Power Lawn: Die kunsmis wat Suid-Afrikaanse grasperke transformeer
Jaco Engelbrecht, Besigheidsontwikkelingsbestuurder, Groei Groei Power Lawn het die afgelope 18 maande ’n merkbare impak op die Suid-Afrikaanse kleinhandelbedryf gemaak. Hierdie gewilde NPK-formulasie is besig om die harte van ’n verskeidenheid van gebruikers te wen, van groot skoolrugby-grasvelde tot die kleinste agtertuin grasperk. Die toestroming van positiewe terugvoer uit alle oorde is klinkklare bewys […]
Hoë-pH gronde: ’n Unieke oplossing vir pekanneute
CJ van Zyl: Senior Agronoom, Agri TechnovationBennie van Niekerk: Gewasadviseur, Laeveld Agrochem PrieskaJakkie Stander: Kommersiële hoof – Produkte en dienste, Agri Technovation Unieke uitdagingDie pekanneutbedryf in Suid-Afrika groei vinnig, maar streke soos Prieska in die Noord-Kaap bied unieke uitdagings wat optimale boomgroei en opbrengspotensiaal beperk. Die streek word gekenmerk deur alkaliese gronde, hoë bikarbonaatvlakke […]
BRIGHTBLUE and BRIGHTRED Colour that stays, accuracy that delivers
Allan Huysamen, Business Development Manager – Adjuvants Introduction Accuracy and consistency have a crucial influence on the efficacy of field treatments at farm level. Whether spraying herbicides, applying stem treatments or managing bush encroachment, knowledge of the exact location where a mixture had previously been applied can significantly reduce application overlaps and misses and […]
The hidden season of success – why flower induction defines citrus yields
Dr. Jakkie Stander, Commercial Head Products & Services, Agri Technovation and Dr. Elmi Lötze, Head of ITEST™ CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™ LEAF In South Africa, the months from March to June mark the most critical, yet least visible stage of the citrus production cycle: the period of flower induction. During this time, buds on the […]
The revolutionary mid-row ripper with Vibrosoiler® technology
Marnus Ferreira, Technical Head of Soil Science and ITEST™SOIL The challenge of established orchardsThe improvement or correction of soil-related limitations in existing orchards has presented many a challenge to producers in the past. Up to now, using available technologies, it has been very difficult to fix the impact of mistakes made or shortcuts taken during […]
Redefining Kelp: The science behind KELPURA™ in fruit crop phenology
Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical KELPURA™ is a pure liquid kelp-based plant biostimulant derived from the South African kelp species Ecklonia maxima. It is produced using a proprietary room-temperature extraction technology that preserves the integrity of the kelp’s natural bioactive compounds, including phytohormones, phenolic acids, amino acids and polysaccharides. This preservation is critical, as […]
SUGAR RUSH™: Not all sugar products are equal
Allan Huysamen, Business Development Manager – Adjuvants Effective pest management with stomach-action insecticides does not only depend on the active ingredient, but also on how well it is ingested by the pest. This is why phagostimulants – the compounds that encourage feeding – are crucial in ensuring optimal uptake of the relevant thripicides. While many […]
CALCINATOR™: Foliar calcium for fruit crops
Dr. Jakkie Stander, Commercial Head of Products Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical Calcium is vital for maintaining cell-wall structure, where it cross-links pectins in the middle lamella, as well as for membrane integrity and signalling processes. However, when applied foliarly, Ca faces several physiological and physical bottlenecks. Because Ca is transported predominantly via the xylem […]
The use of NutriCAST™ in row crops
Dr. Teunis Vahrmeijer, Director Business Development, Victus BioDr. Stefan van Wyk, Head of Biological Research and Product Development, Victus Bio NutriCAST™ for healthy soilsFrom the very birth of the concept Soil Health in 1909(1), it was recognised that soil fertility not only refers to the nutrient status of soils, but also includes the carbon content […]