RELEASE LPH™: Where soil biology meets root performance and yield
Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical IntroductionSoil probiotics and prebiotics improve soil function through different mechanisms. Probiotics are live microbial inoculants (e.g., Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Azospirillum, Rhizobium, Trichoderma) that must establish in the rhizosphere to deliver benefits such as nutrient solubilisation, hormone production and pathogen suppression. Their performance is often inconsistent because establishment depends on […]
The hidden season of success – why flower induction defines citrus yields
Dr. Jakkie Stander, Commercial Head Products & Services Dr. Elmi Lötze, Head of ITEST™ CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™ LEAF In South Africa, the months from March to June mark the most critical, yet least visible stage of the citrus production cycle: the period of flower induction. During this time, buds on the current season’s vegetative […]
Redefining kelp: The science behind KELPURA™ in fruit crop phenology
Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical KELPURA™ is a pure liquid kelp-based plant biostimulant derived from the South African kelp species Ecklonia maxima. It is produced using a proprietary room-temperature extraction technology that preserves the integrity of the kelp’s natural bioactive compounds, including phytohormones, phenolic acids, amino acids and polysaccharides. This preservation is […]
CALCINATOR™: Foliar calcium for fruit crops
Dr. Jakkie Stander, Commercial Head of Products & Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical Calcium is vital for maintaining cell-wall structure, where it cross-links pectins in the middle lamella, as well as for membrane integrity and signalling processes. However, when applied foliarly, Ca faces several physiological and physical bottlenecks. As Ca is transported […]
Stronger by nature: Calcium and silicon technologies
Stronger by nature: Calcium and silicon technologies Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical Calcium and silica are fundamental elements in plant and soil systems, each contributing uniquely to cell wall stability, stress mitigation and nutrient dynamics, making their combined role increasingly relevant in the development of sustainable agricultural practices. CALCINATOR™CALCINATOR™ is a pectin […]
Effective foliar formulations for plant physiological response
Effective foliar formulations for plant physiological response by Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical, Agri Technovation Introduction Nutrient uptake, transport and final assimilation are key factors in determining foliar fertiliser efficacy, however, the efficacy of the nutrient applied is determined by the ultimate plant physiological effects (1). In determining the efficacy of foliar-applied fertilisers, the […]
Transforming agriculture through satellite imagery
Transforming agriculture through satellite imagery by Werner Coetzee, Head of Yield: PICKLOGGER™, IFLY™, PPM™ In the ever-evolving agriculture landscape, the emergence of satellite imagery has sparked a transformative revolution for producers worldwide. One such ground-breaking service, IFLY VERDE™ by Airbus, is reshaping the way we perceive and manage crop cultivation. Unveiling IFLY VERDE™ A bird’s-eye […]
Crop carbohydrate status and TRY ME™
Carbohydrates in wine grapes. The future? by Rochelle Thuynsma (Head of Products: Technical) and Dr. Elmi Lötze (Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™LEAF) Introduction The carbohydrate status of a tree/organ is dependent on factors influencing photosynthesis in the leaves, the accumulation of sugars and starch in the leaves and the trans- location of sugars towards the […]
Carbohydrates in wine grapes. The future?
Carbohydrates in wine grapes. The future? by Dr Elmi Lötze (Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™LEAF) and Christoff van der Westhuizen (Horticulturist) Plant status and carbohydrates The role of non-structural carbohydrates (sugar and starch) in plant performance is well known in literature, also in viticulture (Martínez-Lüscher and Kurtural, 2021). However, the application of this information at […]
Build your own soil puzzle and unearth the soil’s full potential
Build your own soil puzzle and unearth the soil’s full potential by Schalk du Plessis, Senior Soil Scientist and Coenraad Janse van Rensburg, Data Scientist Unlock the full soil potential To date Agri Technovation has achieved great success with soil precision services performed locally and internationally. The ITEST™SOIL and MYSOIL CLASSIFICATION™ services have made it […]