The RELEASE LPH™ range of products
The RELEASE LPH™ range of products by Rochelle Thuynsma, Senior Product Manager Complex biological biostimulants for crop production Understanding the importance of plant nutrients and ensuring effective uptake by the plant, is essential for anyone interested in successfully cultivating healthy and productive crops. These nutrients are crucial for plant growth, development and reproduction, while nutrient […]
Inoculation of legumes
Inoculation of legumes by Neil Smit, Senior Agronomist, and Stefan van Wyk, Head of Biological Research and Product Development, Victus The need for nitrogen Nitrogen is an essential macronutrient required for the growth and development of plants. All vital processes in plants need nitrogen as a main building block in proteins and enzymes. It can […]
Almond mineral nutrition
Almond mineral nutrition by Antonio Perez Ortiz, Senior Agronomist Agri Technovation, California Considerable research has been conducted on the fundamentals of mineral plant nutrition for almond trees. The objective of this article is to provide a concise overview of the knowledge gained by the industry and to offer insights on what producers need to consider […]
Bedek! Of Gebrek
Bedek! Of gebrek By André Strauss, Hoof van Grondmikrobiologie Wat is ’n dekgewas? Net soos die vel van die mens beskadig word deur die radiasie van sonstrale, word grond ook beskadig indien dit nie bedek word nie. Een van die beste “sonbrandrome” vir grond is die plant van dekgewasse. Dekgewasse verwys na enige plantpopulasie wat […]
Tree crops: Soil variation and its impact on irrigation strategies
Tree crops: Soil variation and its impact on irrigation strategies by Gareth Glasspool, Senior Soil Scientist and Marnus Ferreira, Head of Soil Science Most producers over-irrigate As controversial as this may sound, it is true. To avoid this, all factors that impact irrigation must be understood and considered when deciding on an irrigation strategy. The […]