Carbohydrates and flower development in avocados
Carbohydrates and flower development in avocados by Dr Elmi Lötze (Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™LEAF) and Wilmé Brown (Plant Physiologist) Flower development requires energy Avocado trees flower in abundance, though only a small percentage of these flowers set and develop into mature fruit. This process is influenced by carbohydrates and plant hormones. Carbohydrates (sugar and […]
SoluPHOS™ offers a solution for macadamia orchards that will suit your pocket
SoluPHOS™ offers a solution for macadamia orchards that will suit your pocket by Riaan Brummer, Senior Agronomist, Agri Technovation Fertiliser prices necessitate effective application With the current price of macadamia nuts, it is now more important than ever to get the best value from your fertiliser. Large amounts of fertiliser are repeatedly applied over the […]
Data mining in grain: Optimal profit management
Data mining in grain: Optimal profit management By Coenraad Janse van Rensburg, Data Scientist , Theuns van Wyk, Soil Scientist and Marnus Ferreira, Head of Soil Science Introduction Unlock the potential of your soil Agri Technovation measures the value of soil classification and fertility as well as the influence of the soil physical and -chemical […]
The ITEST™ CARBOHYDRATES analysis program – a new tool for citrus growers
By Erik de Vries, Agri Technovation’s Joint CEO Introduction Photosynthesis is a process used by plants to convert light energy (sunlight) into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel the plant’s activities. This chemical energy is stored in carbohydrate molecules such as sugars, which are synthesised from carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). The hydrogen […]
Citrus vs the salt of the earth
LJ Venter & Markus van Renssen (Horticulturists, Agri Technovation) The challenge of salinisation Soil salinisation presents a serious challenge in areas with a semi-dry climate. Saline soils lead to a variety of complications, especially in citrus, which could have a direct or indirect impact on the producer’s pocket. Where soils are irrigated with high-salinity water (high […]
The Effects of Water Quality in Irrigated Agriculture
The effects of Water Quality in Irrigated Agriculture – By Allan Huysamen (Technical Manager – Adjuvants) Introduction Water is an excellent solvent for polar molecules and charged species, including simple inorganic anions and cations. Consequently, when water interacts with mineral deposits, soils, rocks or organic material, species are solubilised within the water, defining the water’s […]
PICKLOGGER™ is a game changer
PICKLOGGER™ is a game changer – By Albert Bijker and Erald Smith PICKLOGGER™ is a game-changing device that helps farmers and their stakeholders to identify and manage various factors that affect the yields of hand-harvested crops. By recording and logging data points during harvesting, PICKLOGGER™ makes it possible for farmers to produce yield maps, giving […]