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The Forum Articles
Bean Enclave
The Bean Enclave’s first trial results and data showed tremendous potential for multipurpose use i.e. fresh-, processing-, freezing- and export market.
Nitrospray Plus
Nitrospray Plus is formulated to stimulate growth during the vegetative growth stage or first crucial weeks after transplanting seedlings or young trees.
Pollinator Safety
Read up on the Do’s and Don’ts of keeping your pollinators safe when applying pesticides and insecticides on your crops. (By CropLife)
Digging into SA’s soaring food prices
Unpack the themes driving the Agri and Food sector, the outlook for the sector, food inflation, and for South African food security.
Butternut Squash Fritters
Whether enjoyed as a delightful appetizer or a side dish at your next gathering, these fritters are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Nu-Film P – Deposition on Onion Leaves
A trial was conducted to confirm the ability of Nu-Film P to improve the deposition of agri-chemicals during sprays on onion leaves.
Asco-Gro on Citrus
South African citrus producers report the successful inclusion of Asco-Gro as part of their total fertigation practices during production.
Tuta Absoluta
Tuta absoluta has been a constant thorn in the side of many growers across South Africa, costing them millions of Rands worth of revenue.
Pruning Tomato SCX824
The pruning of indeterminate open field tomato plants is a rather unconventional practice. However, the results were excellent.
Quality Sweetcorn
Hygrotech is very proud to announce that it will be introducing, marketing, and selling the May Seed sweetcorn programme in Southern Africa.
Stellenbosch Farmer’s Day
Hygrotech held their annual Farmer’s Day on the 10th and 12th March 2022. Read all about their great success!
Choosing a Butternut Variety
What are the specifications of the end user? Export, chopping, dicing, or whole? Also consider shape, disease resistance, yield and weight.
Hybrid Habanero Cultivars
Hygrotech has screened the first hybrid Habanero cultivars. In these trials all three cultivars stood out in plant sizes and fruit quality.
Carrot Sturgeon Stood Out In Trials
Carrot Sturgeon stood out in Hygrotech’s trials. Dorado came in at a close second. The two varieties complement each other excellently.
Cabbage Defender F1
Hygrotech had a successful farmers day in Lydenburg, where we had cabbage Defender F1 standing out and attracting a lot of attention.