Technical Articles in this Edition
Extension briefs for June and July 2021
By J.J. Bester, MC Pretorius, Wayne Mommsen and Catherine Savage (Citrus Research International)
Is nette noodsaaklik? – Bedryfkenners deel hulle insigte
Die produksie van steen- en kernvrugte onder nette neem vinnig toe – maar is nette die antwoord vir alle boorde? Ses bedryfskenners vertel meer oor hulle praktiese ervarings met nette.
Nette in die boord van die toekoms
Hortgro Science het onlangs die eerste Boord-van-die-Toekoms-projek voltooi. Die projek het die ontwikkeling van vier innoverende appelboorde – op Bokveldskloof, Graymead, Oak Valley en Paardekloof – vir ‘n dekade gevolg.
Wat leer die Langkloofons oor nette? – Drie produsente deel hulle ervarings
Verlede Desember het die Langkloof tussen Krakeel en Joubertina erge hael ervaar. Die tweede rondte was vroeg in Januarie.
Nette is Ononderhandelbaar
Vroeg in Maart vanjaar het ‘n windstorm Grabouw en omgewing bykans 24 uur laat steier. Met winde wat plek-plek tot 90 km/uur gehaal het, was swaargelaaide vrugteboorde kwesbaar.
Finigas – Nuwe riglyne vir netstrukture
Produksie van vrugte onder nette is besig om die hoogte in te skiet. Die vraag vir baie produsente is nie meer of hulle nette moet opsit nie. Die vraag is eerder watter tipe nette. En wat is die beste manier om daardie nette op te sit.
Waarom nette plat val – En ander insigte van ‘n ingenieur
Wouter Visser van MBB Raadgewende Ingenieurs is deel van die span wat die nuwe FINIGAS-standaard vir netstrukture vir die vrugtebedryf saamgestel het.
Cover Crop Trials – Beneficial preliminary results for deciduous fruit Growers
Research on soil health and orchard floor ecology is an emerging theme in agriculture, as it is an important component of sustainability.
Integrated Pest Management – Are we there yet?
As early as 2500 BC, Sumerian farmers used sulphur to control insects and mites on their crops, illustrating the long history of the use of chemicals in agriculture.
Know your Bioproducts
In the last few decades, there has been a call to move away from traditional, highly toxic agricultural inputs to safer, less toxic products.
Table grape quality from vineyard to shelf – Maties researcher investigates
Grape quality from vineyard to shelf is under the spotlight in a new research project underway in the Robertson region.
Something bugging you? Blue Bug Insect Diagnostics
Blue Bug Insect Diagnostics help producers identify insect pests in vineyards and orchards.
Cold Treatment: Improving Blueberry Exports
A phytosanitary breakthrough that eliminates fruit flies can give South African blueberry producers access to markets in the East. This development will sustain the local industry’s growth and boost rural economies and employment.
Smart Technology : Tracks and traces how avocados move through packhouses
Consumer preferences matter and growers who want to sell fruit need to know what consumers fancy. They tend to choose fruit based on appearance – at least the first time they try it.