Agriskoops (English)

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Arno Moore of BISA (Bio-Insectaries SA) He explains how they use biological methods to control flies on farms. He gives an overview on how the wasps reproduce on their own where they are released, how it survives extreme conditions, such as cold winters, and that it poses no danger to humans or animals.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by R&D Programme Manager of MilkSA, Doctor Heinz Meissner. He talks about the greenhouse-gas emissions from the dairy industry. He explains what contribution manure management, fertiliser use, electricity, transport and processing make to the dairy industry’s total carbon footprint. He also unpacks what role healthy soils, pasture management and carbon sequestration play in offsetting or reducing dairy-related emissions, and how farmers can measure these benefits.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the Sales and Marketing Manager of Algar, Charlotte Esterhuizen. She talks about what farmers should consider when planning a livestock-handling kraal. She unpacks the importance of the quality and thickness of the steel and explains whether a farmer needs to purchase an entire kraal system at once or can add to it over time.

On Agriskoops today, we talk to Adelle du Toit of the South African Rooibos Council. She explains why safeguarding the origin of Rooibos is becoming increasingly important as international demand continues to grow. Du Toit discusses the value of protecting Rooibos as a uniquely South African product, and why preserving its authenticity is essential to the industry's future and the continued success of its export markets.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by R&D Programme Manager of MilkSA, Doctor Heinz Meissner. He talks about greenhouse-gas emissions from the dairy industry. He gives an overview of the gases and sources that are most important to understand, and explains how significant dairy farming is within South Africa’s overall emissions profile.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Sarel Bam of NuWater Systems (Pty) Ltd. He talks about the importance of managing water quality and water usage on the farm. He explains how their systems utilise combinations of ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis to recycle and recover water. He also provides an overview of the importance of sound water management regarding environmental regulations concerning wastewater and runoff. NuWater’s plants are mobile, adaptable, and rapidly deployable.

On Agriskoops today: We listen to extracts from a Croplife SA Webinar on the importance of taking advice from a trusted crop advisor. A senior lecturer from the University of the Free state, doctor Pieter Bruwer, explains why verifying credentials is the most important sustainability tool in terms of crop advisors.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Francois Kruger of InteliGro. He talks about a new virus detected on tomatoes. He explains that although the virus has not yet been detected in South Africa, farmers should still be on the lookout for signs of it. He gives an overview of the symptoms and warning signs of the virus and explains its possible impact should it develop locally.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the Area Manager for the Central and Southern Cape at Inteligro, Tiaan Schreuder. He talks about the 2026 Southern Cape grain season, giving an overview of the season and explaining how rainfall patterns and weather conditions throughout the season influenced crop development and yields across the region. He also discusses which grain and oilseed crops performed best this season.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined the Compliance Officer at Winfield United South Africa, Jandri Nienaber. She was recently appointed as the company’s first Group Compliance Officer. She gives an overview of what her new position entails and how growing up on a farm influenced her decision to pursue a career in agriculture, and shares a valuable message for women in agriculture about the role they can play in the sector.