Plant-based protein hydrolysates: Biostimulants for the future
BACK TO NEWS Plant-based protein hydrolysates: Biostimulants for the future by Rochelle Thuynsma Head of Products: Technical, Agri Technovation Introduction Plant biostimulants include a wide range of products derived from natural and biological sources that offer a potentially novel approach to enhance crop growth and quality, nutrient uptake, and/or resistance to stress.(1,2,3) Recently, protein […]
Optimise table grape production with PICKLOGGER™
Optimise table grape production with PICKLOGGER™ BACK TO NEWS Werner Coetzee: Commercial Head: PICKLOGGER™ Jan-Willem Boonzaaier: Commercial Head: Services Gerrie van Deventer: Horticulturist The future of table grape production lies in precision farming, where data-driven decisions can significantly improve yield and profitability. PICKLOGGER™ is but one of the innovative tools leading the precision […]
ZINC PHLOEM™: Improving nutrient delivery and plant physiological status
BACK TO NEWS ZINC PHLOEM™: Improving nutrient delivery and plant physiological status By Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical Role of zinc in plant physiology Plant growth and development are dependent on a sufficient supply of zinc (Zn). Photosynthesis, the main metabolic pathway in plants, can be significantly reduced by Zn deficiency, which leads […]
RELEASE the nutrient and microbiological handbrake in your soil
BACK TO NEWS RELEASE the nutrient and microbiological handbrake in your soil Schalk du Plessis, Senior Soil Scientist Introduction Like any other matter, soil nutrients in their simplest form are a collection and arrangement of various elements. For healthy plant growth to take place, these nutrients need not only to be present in the soil […]
Effective foliar formulations for plant physiological response
Effective foliar formulations for plant physiological response BACK TO NEWS Effective foliar formulations for plant physiological response by Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical, Agri Technovation Introduction Nutrient uptake, transport and final assimilation are key factors in determining foliar fertiliser efficacy, however, the efficacy of the nutrient applied is determined by the ultimate plant physio- […]
Transforming agriculture through satellite imagery
Transforming agriculture through satellite imagery by Werner Coetzee, Head of Yield: PICKLOGGER™, IFLY™, PPM™ at Agri Technovation In the ever-evolving agriculture landscape, the emergence of satellite imagery has sparked a transformative revolution for producers worldwide. One such ground-breaking service, IFLY VERDE™ by Airbus, is reshaping the way we perceive and manage crop cultivation. Unveiling IFLY […]
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 […]
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 […]
The critical role of CARBOFUEL™ during fruit production
The critical role of CARBOFUEL™ during fruit production By Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical Introduction In fruit crops, flowering time and intensity depend on the species, tree age and the prevailing climatic conditions.(1) Flower induction is the first phase of floral meristem growth and determines final flower intensity and ultimately, fruit set and yield. […]
The crucial role of formulation in the efficacy of nutrient foliar products
The crucial role of formulation in the efficacy of nutrient foliar products By Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical and Dr. Elmi Lötze, Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™LEAF Introduction Foliar-applied fertilisers have become an integral and significant part of sustainable and productive crop management worldwide. Successful application of nutrients in permanent crops has been reported […]