Build your own soil puzzle and unearth the soil’s full potential
Build your own soil puzzle and unearth the soil’s full potential by Schalk du Plessis, Senior Soil Scientist and Coenraad Janse van Rensburg, Data Scientist Unlock the full soil potential The ITEST™SOIL and MYSOIL CLASSIFICATION™ services have made it possible for many a producer to firstly identify variation in soil and then to apply informed […]
Carbohydrates in wine grapes. The future?
Carbohydrates in wine grapes. The future? by Dr Elmi Lötze (Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™LEAF) and Christoff van der Westhuizen (Horticulturist) Plant status and carbohydrates The role of non-structural carbohydrates (sugar and starch) in plant performance is well known in literature, also in viticulture (Martínez-Lüscher and Kurtural, 2021). However, the application of this information at […]
Carbohydrates and flower development in avocados
Carbohydrates and flower development in avocados Dr Elmi Lötze (Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™LEAF) and Wilmé Brown (Plant Physiologist) Flower development requires energy Avocado trees flower in abundance, though only a small percentage of these flowers set and develop into mature fruit. This process is influenced by carbohydrates and plant hormones. Carbohydrates (sugar and starch) […]
GIVE POTATOES A BOOST WITH INVIGORATE™
Give potatoes a boost with INVIGORATE™ By Marné Vermaak (Agronomist) and Gideon Celliers (Senior Agronomist), Agri Technovation The general needs The number of potato tubers to be produced per potato plant is determined by the climate, agricultural practices and the specific variety’s potential. While weather patterns can to some extent be predicted, they cannot be […]
Data mining in grain: Optimal profit management
Coenraad Janse van Rensburg, Data Scientist Theuns van Wyk, Soil Scientist Marnus Ferreira, Head of Soil Science Unlock the potential of your soil Agri Technovation measures the value of soil classification and fertility as well as the influence of the soil physical and -chemical properties on crop yield. Soil classification drives informed cultivation and management […]
In-furrow application: Excellent option for producer and plant!
Heinz Oellermann, Head of Grains, Agri Technovation The sustainable way forward These days farming practices are largely technologically driven. Technology comes at a cost however and should therefore be utilised effectively to ensure optimal return on your investment. A practice already widely used in the USA is in-furrow application of plant nutrients as well as […]
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 deficiencies and limited plant uptake may […]
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 when designing a […]
ITEST™ CARBOHYDRATES analyses for pome fruit
ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES analyses for pome fruit by Dr Elmi Lötze, Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™LEAF and Wilmè Brown, Plant Physiologist Biological indicator for management decisions The ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES service is now also available for pears and apples. Although the impact of carbohydrates on pome fruit cultivation has been investigated locally for many years, a commercial service making […]
Soil Health, Microbial Activity and Diversity, and How to Measure It
Soil Health, Microbial Activity and Diversity, and How to Measure It Ruth Anita Vaughan Soil health is defined as the capacity of the soil to function as a vital living system, within ecosystem and land use boundaries, to sustain plant and animal productivity, maintain or enhance water and air quality and promote plant and animal […]