Agriskoops (English)

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Biological Lead at the company Omnia Nutriology®, Venessa Moodley. She talks about why nutrient efficiency, and not input volume, determines profit on a farm. She discusses how soil health has now become one of the biggest drivers of profitability and long-term sustainability on farms.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Tanja Potgieter of the company InteliGro. She discusses the importance of exposing young people to agriculture from an early age and how this helps cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders. She explains why modern agriculture offers exciting, high-tech and innovative career opportunities, and highlights the important role parents, schools and comm...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses the current state of pesticide management on South African farms and explains how CropLife SA assists farmers in managing pesticide waste responsibly.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the Sales Manager at Baytrac and talks about the importance of rapid response when a vehicle is stolen. She explains why every minute counts during a vehicle theft and discusses the role vehicle recovery plays as part of Baytrac’s comprehensive offering to its clients.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the chief executive officer of Mottech Water Management, Launce May. He explains how the company’s remote monitoring systems help farmers reduce water and energy consumption while improving the efficiency of their irrigation operations. May also shares practical examples of how remote monitoring delivers a return on investment and explains how the technology h...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the head winemaker at Leopard's Leap, James Ochse. He talks about the Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin that won Red Wine of the Year and Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class at the 2026 National Wine Challenge. The 2021 Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin & 2024 Culinaria Pinot Noir were also included in the Top 100, and both wines received Double Platin...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Chair of the Local Organising Committee of the Grassland Society of South Africa, Khululiwe Ntombela. She discusses why farmers and agricultural advisors should pay close attention to South Africa’s grasslands and rangelands, highlighting their importance for sustainable production. She also provides background on what delegates can expect at the 61st Annu...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses an initiative allowing farmers in North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo to dispose of obsolete pesticides free of charge. He explains that farmers can hand over their pesticides without fear of prosecution or any costs, and outlines how farmers can participate in the programme

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by aviation consultant Braam Hechter, who works with Wagtail Aviation. He discusses the use of gyrocopters in agriculture and explains their growing role in modern farming. Hecter unpacks the advantages of using a gyrocopter for agricultural purposes, the range of applications it can be used for, and what farmers need to consider before adopting the technology. H...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses an initiative allowing farmers in North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo to dispose of obsolete pesticides free of charge. He explains what farmers need to know about managing unwanted pesticide stock, how to safely hand it over to CropLife SA, and what happens to the products once they have been collected...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Jeromeo Mento, Horticulturist and Irrigation Scheduler at DFM Technologies. He explains what DFM Technologies offers farmers and how its software solutions can assist with irrigation scheduling, soil moisture probes and day-to-day farm management. DFM Technologies helps producers use water more efficiently while maintaining strong yields through smarter, data-...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Marketing and Development Manager for Rovensa Next in Sub-Saharan Africa, Stephan Marais. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Marais discusses the role of humic and fulvic acids in plant and soil health, and explains how specific products such as their H-85 can enhance th...

On Agriskoops today: We speak to Breyton Milford, General Manager of Agri-Expo. Agri-Expo will host the 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference in Cape Town in November this year. Milford shares more about the conference, who can attend, how delegates can register, and some of the key highlights attendees can look forward to.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Sarel Henderson of Complete Pothole Repair. He explains the damage potholes are causing to vehicles and equipment that regularly travel on rural and farm roads. Henderson also discusses the knock-on costs for farmers when bakkies, tractors and delivery trucks are damaged by deteriorating road surfaces, and outlines the solutions offered by Complete Pothole Rep...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the CEO of the Zen Consortium, the originator of the AgriHero Challenge 2026. He shares more about the competition, who can enter and the benefits of taking part. The initiative forms part of the broader Africa-Asia Platform and is supported by the African Development Bank and the universities of Pretoria, Cape Town and Tokyo. The competition is aimed at entre...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Alan Rosenberg from the company Lindros Whole Earth Consultants. He explores the concepts of fertile, healthy soils and agroecology and explains why food security and food sovereignty are increasingly important. Rosenberg also discusses how Effective Microorganisms (EM) and sustainable farming systems can help ordinary South African communities strengthen thei...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Marketing and Development Manager for Rovensa Next in Sub-Saharan Africa, Stephan Marais. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Marais discusses the role of humic and fulvic acids in agriculture, explaining how the fulvic acid component in particular benefits soil health an...

On Agriskoops today: We speak to Breyton Milford, General Manager of Agri-Expo. Agri-Expo has been recognised for industry innovation by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Milford explains what the award means to the organisation. He also discusses why the recognition is particularly special, as it acknowledges Agri-Expo’s measurable economic impact, practical innovation and the benefi...

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She shares more about the different solutions available to businesses and farmers from the company Baytrac, from vehicle tracking to fleet management.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Leslie Ter Morshuizen of Aquaculture Solutions. He provides an overview of the company’s work and explains why aquaculture is important for South Africa’s food security. He also highlights the key advantages of fish farming and aquaponics compared with traditional crop and livestock farming and outlines how communities and small-scale farmers can start a busin...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by a member of the technical and marketing team at Rovensa Next Sub-Saharan Africa, Karla Hüsselmann. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Unlike most other companies, biological solutions are the focus of Rovensa Next. Hüsselmann shares background on a product available to comba...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Bennie van Zyl, general manager of TLU SA. Sakeliga recently submitted proposals to the U.S. Trade Representative on the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). Van Zyl shares TLU SA’s views on these proposals and explains why the organisation supports a more flexible approach that could help preserve preferential access to the U.S. market for...

On Agriskoops today, we listen to excerpts from a statement by the Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen following the arrival of another batch of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines last week. According to the minister, South Africa is, for the first time since the outbreak began, increasingly setting the pace of the response rather than merely reacting to the disease. He shares his reaction to th...

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She shares more about the company and why they are well-known in the agricultural sector. She also outlines what the advantages are of working with Baytrac.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Wijnand Marquart from C STAR. Farmers rely heavily on the transport of their produce and livestock, making fuel a significant input cost. C STAR develops sustainable fuel by using a proprietary process-catalyst system that converts CO₂ into fuels through a high-efficiency, single-pass process. The company aims to secure the future of sustainable fuel while inc...