Agriskoops (English)

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the head winemaker at Leopard's Leap, James Ochse. He talks about the Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin that won Red Wine of the Year and Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class at the 2026 National Wine Challenge. The 2021 Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin & 2024 Culinaria Pinot Noir were also included in the Top 100, and both wines received Double Platinum awards.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Chair of the Local Organising Committee of the Grassland Society of South Africa, Khululiwe Ntombela. She discusses why farmers and agricultural advisors should pay close attention to South Africa’s grasslands and rangelands, highlighting their importance for sustainable production. She also provides background on what delegates can expect at the 61st Annual Congress of the Grassland Society, taking place from 20 to 24 July in Grabouw.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses an initiative allowing farmers in North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo to dispose of obsolete pesticides free of charge. He explains that farmers can hand over their pesticides without fear of prosecution or any costs, and outlines how farmers can participate in the programme

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by aviation consultant Braam Hechter, who works with Wagtail Aviation. He discusses the use of gyrocopters in agriculture and explains their growing role in modern farming. Hecter unpacks the advantages of using a gyrocopter for agricultural purposes, the range of applications it can be used for, and what farmers need to consider before adopting the technology. He also explains why the Trojan gyrocopter is specifically suitable for agricultural use.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses an initiative allowing farmers in North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo to dispose of obsolete pesticides free of charge. He explains what farmers need to know about managing unwanted pesticide stock, how to safely hand it over to CropLife SA, and what happens to the products once they have been collected for safe disposal.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Jeromeo Mento, Horticulturist and Irrigation Scheduler at DFM Technologies. He explains what DFM Technologies offers farmers and how its software solutions can assist with irrigation scheduling, soil moisture probes and day-to-day farm management. DFM Technologies helps producers use water more efficiently while maintaining strong yields through smarter, data-driven decision-making on farm operations.

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. Marais discusses the role of humic and fulvic acids in plant and soil health, and explains how specific products such as their H-85 can enhance the uptake of these compounds by plants, improving nutrient availability and overall crop performance.

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.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Sarel Henderson of Complete Pothole Repair. He explains the damage potholes are causing to vehicles and equipment that regularly travel on rural and farm roads. Henderson also discusses the knock-on costs for farmers when bakkies, tractors and delivery trucks are damaged by deteriorating road surfaces, and outlines the solutions offered by Complete Pothole Repair to address these challenges.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the CEO of the Zen Consortium, the originator of the AgriHero Challenge 2026. He shares more about the competition, who can enter and the benefits of taking part. The initiative forms part of the broader Africa-Asia Platform and is supported by the African Development Bank and the universities of Pretoria, Cape Town and Tokyo. The competition is aimed at entrepreneurs developing practical solutions for the agricultural sector, with entries closing on 30 June