Agriskoops (English)

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the a member of the technical and marketing team at Rovensa Next Sub-Saharan Africa, Karla Hüsselmann. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Unlike most other companies, biological solutions are the focus of Rovensa Next. Hüsselmann explains citrus creasing, including what causes the condition, how to identify it, and the steps producers can take to reduce the risk of fruit developing creasing and the associated quality losses.

On Agriskoops today, we speak to the CEO of Microcare Energy, Gareth Burley Microcare Energy designs and manufactures solar and other renewable energy products in South Africa, including inverters, MPPTs, geyser controllers, solar pump controllers, and mini-grid systems. Burley explains how the company’s locally manufactured clean-energy solutions are helping homes, farms and businesses reduce electricity costs, improve energy security and lower their carbon footprint.

On Agriskoops today, we speak to Breyton Milford, General Manager of Agri-Expo and organiser of the South African Preservation Championships. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, preparations are now underway for an even bigger second competition. With entries now closed, the judging process will begin. He shares more background on the panel of judges and explains what the judging process will entail.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She shares more about the company and what sets it apart from its competitors. Schoeman also explains the company’s Baytrac “smart solutions”, and highlights the importance of strong after-sales service and long-term client relationships.

On Agriskoops today, we listen to excerpts from a talk by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. He discusses the impact of recent floods in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape on agriculture, explaining that while the damage is currently localised, it could have wider implications for agricultural production across South Africa in the months ahea

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Marketing and Development Manager for Rovensa Next in Sub-Saharan Africa, Stephan Marais. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Unlike most other companies, biological solutions are the focus of Rovensa Next. Stephan tells us more about the role of potassium in plants and focusses on spesific products available from Rovensa Next.

On Agriskoops today: we speak to the Managing Director of the company, Complete Pothole Repair, Sarel Henderson. He unpacks the current condition of farm access roads and rural routes affected by potholes and deteriorating road surfaces. Henderson explains how failing road infrastructure impacts daily farming operations and how their product can help farmers and contractors repair problematic potholes quickly and effectively.

On Agriskoops today: we speak to Junel van der Merwe, a lecturer at the Institute of Cape Wine Masters and a proud advocate for South African wines and cultivars. She was recently awarded the prestigious Dave Hughes Trophy at the Cape Wine Masters Annual General Meeting. She shares what the award means to her, reflects on her work within the wine industry, and explains her passion for South African wine and its diverse cultivars.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the sales manager at the company Baytrac. She shares more about their vehicle camera solutions and explains how these systems can help prevent accidents. She also discusses the affordability of the technology, as well as addressing common privacy concerns around in-vehicle monitoring systems.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the managing director of Agri Tourism Africa, Jacqui Taylor. She tells us more about Agrirourism. What is Agritourism and how van farmers benefit from it. She also explains why the South African agricultural sector is ideal for Agri Tourism.