by vf_admin | Jul 13, 2022 | climate change, fruit industry
The physics and chemistry of climate change have been around for more than a 100 years. The intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC), who was established in 1988 on the basis of what the scientists were saying, published the very first assessment report in...
by vf_admin | Jul 13, 2022 | pepper, seasons, seisoene, soetrissie
Johan Stronkhorst – SAKATA Die produksie van blokvormige soetrissies het in die afgelope jare heelwat groei getoon soos die gewildheid by verbruikers toegeneem het. Dit het egter ook gelei tot verskeie uitdagings wanneer die produksie en die verbruik wipplank...
by vf_admin | Jul 13, 2022 | olives, the future
Gerhard du Toit, Director of Research, Development and Transformation at SA Olive. SA Olive is an association representing the common interests of the South African olive industry and is committed to supporting a healthy future, i.e. ensuring a healthy future for its...
by vf_admin | Jul 12, 2022 | drones, Orchards, Spraying
Jan Greyling – Editorial co-worker The key global challenge of the moment remains the provision of healthy, balanced and affordable meals to a growing global population. Current levels of rural poverty and concerns about natural resource management and public...
by vf_admin | Jul 12, 2022 | Berries, Irrigation
Netafim South Africa Blueberries are a very special crop. It is challenging to produce, due to its sensitivity to water stress, salinity and acidity levels. It is typically grown in cool climates with specific growing protocols. This makes moving production to warmer...
