by Carien Daffue | Jun 1, 2026 | apples, Brassica, fruit industry, Irrigation, Macadamia, Nuts, olives, Orchards, pepper, soetrissie, Vegetables
Netafim From producer to consumer, everyone is well aware of the statistics around water scarcity, agricultural water use, and increased food demand driven by population growth. For many years, the challenge has been clear: produce more food while continuously...
by Carien Daffue | Apr 1, 2026 | apples, fruit industry, Orchards
Tru-Cape Fruit marketing recently celebrated an achievement by its shareholder, Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG), which was named BRCGS Certificated Site of the Year by Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS). The award was presented in London and...
by Carien Daffue | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Brassicas, including cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower, remain among the most economically significant vegetable crops in South Africa. They form a cornerstone of both formal retail supply chains and informal fresh markets, offering steady consumer demand and...
by Carien Daffue | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Suzette Smalberger SQM Brassica crops such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, canola, and brussels sprouts are known for their high nutrient demand and sensitivity to imbalances in plant nutrition. Achieving strong growth, good head formation, and high market...
by Carien Daffue | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
JACQUES FOUCHÉ Hoof: NexusAG Tegniese Afdeling Ruitrugmot is `n algemene pes van koolgewasse in Suid-Afrika en wêreldwyd. Ruirugmot veroorsaak aansienlike skade, veral as beheermaatreëls nie noukeurig toegepas word nie. `n Geïntegreerde beheerprogram wat uit...
by Carien Daffue | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Picture a flawless potato season in South Africa, where neither early- nor late blight dares to truncate a crop’s vibrant cycle. Plants push boundaries, stacking 5 to 7 tons per hectare weekly in those crucial late stages, as revealed by Dr Christine Jones of...
