Technical Articles in this Edition
February / March 2023
POWDERY MILDEW in SA vineyards
New research on the spread of grapevine powdery mildew is underway to help improve its management in the table-grape and wine industries.
February / March 2023
Climate change science report for the Western Cape
Planning for an agricultural future in a changing climate must be based on the best available data and scientific analysis.
February / March 2023
Extension briefs for February and March 2023
Integrated pest management, Grondgedraagde siektes, Citriculture, Geïntegreerde bemesting/integrated fertilisation, Fungicides.
February / March 2023
Useful recommendations regarding foliar nutrition of citrus
Effective use of foliar nutrition of citrus orchards requires correct application practices.
February / March 2023
SPILLING THE BEANS The coffee bean weevil on citrus
The coffee bean weevil was first reported to feed on citrus in 1885.
February / March 2023
Spider Mites
Mite pests are a huge problem on many crops around the world. However, this hasn't led to them being well-managed pests.
February / March 2023
Besproeiingstegnologie
Produsente het toegang tot meer - en beter - tegnologie. Wat moet hulle weet om eersteklas opsies vir hulle boorde te kies?
February / March 2023
SOIL-WATER POTENTIAL and plants at work
Knowing the physical properties of your soils is essential for optimal irrigation scheduling.
February / March 2023
Sustainable agriculture needs ecological infrastructure
Ecosystem investment builds ecological infrastructure that enables sustainable agriculture.
February / March 2023
Smart Orchard 2.0
Die vinnige toename in nuwe tegnologieë is 'n gemengde seën vir vrugteprodusente.
February / March 2023
Ozone and the treatment of superficial scald
The long-term cold storage needed to successfully export fresh fruit, can cause harm to the very produce it's meant to protect.
February / March 2023
Avocados travel better with ice
Dry ice as an excellent travel companion for avocados.
February / March 2023
Grondwater
Wat het ongeveer die helfte van alle mense en gewasse op aarde in gemeen?