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Working at Boschendal as a young intern, Craig Clowes was exposed to regenerative agricultural practices and alternative methodologies to traditional farming. This sparked his interest and curiosity in sustainable farming methodologies and when he returned home to Scotston Farm (third generation) in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, he decided to undertake a journey that would lead to improved … Read More

Young, determined and making a regenerative plan! One should not confuse Bartho Smit’s young age with the deep knowledge and experience this young farmer has amassed and is putting into his farming practices. Bartho grew up on his father’s farm in the Eastern Free State and has been testing out his farming practices since he … Read More

True service extends beyond sales Stephan Scholtz has been working with Steve Venter, realIPM’s technical representative in Clocolan, in the Free state since 2021. Since his initial use of realIPM’s seed treatment (made up of Real Trichoderma TRC900 plus PopUp), Stephan has worked alongside Steve in his fields, and together, they have developed an excellent … Read More

Herman Enslin is not only a realIPM Technical Representative, he is also a farmer and part of the Riemland Study Group. Based in the Eastern Free State, Herman grew up on his family farm in Petrus Steyn, which he now farms.

CPS seedlings in Greytown, KZN is well known for their quality production of timber seedlings, vegetable seedlings, growing medium and vermiculite. It therefore makes sense that CPS stands for Care, Price and Standards – all of which they live up to. Michelle Lloyd the Seeding and Clonal Manager at CPS Seedlings explains that the company … Read More

The most common species of blight is caused by Botrytis cinerea. Botrytis infections are favoured by cool, rainy spring and summer weather usually around 15°C. Commonly called, Gray mould, Botrytis can be particularly damaging when rainy, drizzly weather continues over several days.

Written by Bates Booyens (Cert.Sci. Nat) Regional and Technical Manager – Western Cape North South Africa has limited available land for food production and it is therefore of the utmost importance that we nurture our soil resource. The way in which we manage our soil can either improve or degrade the quality of the soil. … Read More

Often, we fall into the trap of believing that farming is just about working the land, managing the growth of crops, and reaping the harvest. Perhaps this was the case hundreds of years ago, but it certainly isn’t Koshik Sitaram’s farming practice. Together with his brother Dicky, and son Yasteel, the men work together to … Read More

There isn’t much a farmer can do when it comes to the ravages of hail on their crop; however, if that crop is healthy and robust from the get-go, it can make a huge difference to the final yield.

Johan Conradie, ‘n boer van Bultfontein in die Vrystaat, het begin wonder of sy standaard boerderyprogram die enigste manier is om koring te verbou. In ‘n onlangse gesprek verneem Johan van sy pa dat hy so onlangs as twee dekades gelede slegs twee sakke kunsmis per hektaar benodig het om in sy bemestingsbehoeftes te voorsien. … Read More