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Across South Africa, farmers are under increasing pressure. Export markets are tightening regulations, minimum residue limits are dropping, and the demand for cleaner produce keeps growing. For many, this means rethinking how pests and crops are managed on farm. For Jaco Jacobsohn, Production Manager at AL3, this shift did not happen overnight. It has been … Read More

In the warm, fertile farming region of Brits, a quiet revolution is taking place at Alphaberry – a blueberry farm proving that the future of berry production lies in smart, science-driven biological farming. What started as a strawberry farm has transformed into a thriving blueberry operation, and at the heart of that transformation is a … Read More

In the dry heat of Tolwe, Limpopo, tobacco farming is not just a job, it’s a legacy. For four generations, the Schoeman family has cultivated tobacco in this region, adapting to shifting seasons, fluctuating market demands, and evolving pest pressures. Today, Johan Schoeman carries this heritage forward, farming his own lands since 2012, while tradition … Read More

At the foot of the Magaliesberg, where the land is rich with history and farming is a way of life, lies Food Fair Farm, the agricultural heartbeat behind the beloved Jasmyn store in Hartbeespoort. This is not just another farm-to-market operation, it’s a living demonstration of what a true circular agricultural economy looks like. Everything … Read More

Dragon fruit farming in South Africa is emerging as a viable horticultural opportunity. However, effective pest and disease management is essential to maintain yield quality and sustainability. RealIPM South Africa supports producers through science-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems tailored for dragon fruit. Common Pests & IPM Recommendations Thrips (Thrips palmi): Use of Real Metarhizium … Read More

In fruit production, effective pest management is not only about spraying or trapping—it starts from the ground up. One of the most essential, yet sometimes overlooked, components of pest control in fruit orchards is sanitation. This is particularly crucial in managing pests such as Fruit flies and False Codling Moth (FCM), whose life cycles are … Read More

Having the status of being a Biodiversity and Wine Champion is not easy to achieve, yet the team at Gabriëlskloof have managed to truly set themselves apart through their dedicated approach to creating a sustainable vineyard and olive farm that produces quality yields without impacting the natural environment. Dean Leppan, Gabriëlskloof’s farm manager and viticulturalist … Read More

In-field results showing Thrips management and bee health Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) occur worldwide and reportedly feed on over 300 plant species while being recognised as the most abundant thrips species on vegetable crops (Visser, 2015). It attacks nearly all vegetables, with the most prominent problems occurring in onions, cabbages, and beans (Visser, 2015). Severe … Read More