Crop production
What exactly is soil health?
Farming worldwide is changing. Farmers are realising that their soils have to be managed in a sustainable fashion if they are to continue producing high yields and quality produce. As a result there is a distinct move worldwide to change the focus of agriculture in such a way that[...]
Soya beans: A guide to nutrient management for every growth stage
Nutrient management is one of the important aspects for achieving higher crop yield and quality seed and oil. It is well known that macronutrients are essential for successful soya bean production, but certain micronutrients are supplementary to boost overall plant health and quality. Each crop growth stage has a[...]
Tru-Cape’s African growth story: Meet the rising demand for quality apples
With approximately half of all apples marketed by Tru-Cape sold in Africa, the fruit exporter continues to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences and developments in the continent’s fresh fruit industry. “Twenty years ago, Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious were the only varieties making their way to[...]
Potato news: Potato farmers benefit from expansion of potato moth monitoring project
A long-term potato moth monitoring project in the Sandveld has shown great successful over eight years and is now being expanded to the north of South Africa. Potato moth (Phthorimaea operculella) is a difficult pest to control and can cause significant economic losses to potato farmers. Yet, Sandveld farmers[...]
Food security and nutrition part 7: Hunger needs a new approach
Rates of hunger in Africa are unacceptably high and getting worse. According to the UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report, food insecurity is highest in Africa where undernourishment is presently 20,4%, or some 298,4 million Africans. This is more than double the global[...]