On Agriskoops today, we talk to Eben du Plessis, vice president of Agri Eastern Cape. He discusses this year’s Agri Eastern Cape and Eastern Cape RPO Annual Congress, taking place on 5 and 6 August, and gives an overview of what delegates can expect. He also explains the importance of partnerships and organised agriculture in helping the sector navigate uncertainty and outlines the key outcomes Agri Eastern Cape hopes to achieve by the close of the congress.

On Agriskoops today, we speak with Philip Moufarrige of Giraf Macadamia Milk. He provides an overview of the company’s macadamia milk, what sets it apart from other plant-based alternatives, and why Giraf is committed to ethical sourcing, profit-sharing with farmers, and transparency throughout its supply chain. He also highlights the product’s health benefits and its contribution to more sustainable food production.

On Agriskoops today, we talk to the CEO of the company AGRIvested, Chad Miller. He explains how the company’s approach differs from conventional crop protection and soil health solutions, and provides an overview of mycorrhizae and its role in sustainable crop production. Miller also discusses why the composition and functioning of mycorrhizal products are critical to improving plant performance and long-term soil health.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the founder of the company Mosala Agritech, Moeletsi Mosala. He explains how the company helps farmers improve soil health and crop yields through professional soil analysis. Mosala also discusses how accurate soil data enables producers to make informed decisions on irrigation, crop selection, planting times and other management practices to support sustainable farming.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Christo van Zyl of ChemDust. He explains how the company assists farmers with spraying and gives an overview of how its drone-spraying trailer systems make spraying more efficient and cost-effective. Van Zyl also discusses how these systems promote the responsible and precise application of pesticides.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Regional Development and Marketing Representative at Nutrico, Kenny Beeton. He discusses the importance of using a high-quality spray water adjuvant in agriculture and explains the role adjuvants play in improving spray performance. Beeton also provides an overview of Nutrico’s Absorpt adjuvant and how it can be incorporated into producers’ spray programmes.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Nicolene Schoeman, Sales Manager at Baytrac. She gives an overview of the biggest benefits customers gain from Baytrac’s service-driven approach and explains how the company builds long-term relationships with its clients through reliable support and customer care.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Automation Consultant at DFM Technologies, Matthew Wyngaard. He provides an overview of the company’s irrigation automation system and explains how it helps farmers improve efficiency and optimise water use. Wyngaard also discusses what sets DFM Technologies and its solutions apart from other irrigation automation systems on the market.

On Agriskoops today, we talk to Adele 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 speak to Breyton Milford, general manager of Agri-Expo. Agri-Expo will host the 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference in Cape Town in November this year. Milford shares more about the conference, who can attend, how delegates can register, and some of the key highlights attendees can look forward to.