Agriskoops (English)

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...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the 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 explains citrus creasing, including what caus...

On Agriskoops today, we speak to the CEO of Microcare Energy, Gareth Burley Microcare Energy designs and manufactures solar and other renewable energy products in South Africa, including inverters, MPPTs, geyser controllers, solar pump controllers, and mini-grid systems. Burley explains how the company’s locally manufactured clean-energy solutions are helping homes, farms and businesses reduce ele...

On Agriskoops today, we speak to Breyton Milford, General Manager of Agri-Expo and organiser of the South African Preservation Championships. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, preparations are now underway for an even bigger second competition. With entries now closed, the judging process will begin. He shares more background on the panel of judges and explains what the judging...

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She shares more about the company and what sets it apart from its competitors. Schoeman also explains the company’s Baytrac “smart solutions”, and highlights the importance of strong after-sales service and long-term client relationships.

On Agriskoops today, we listen to excerpts from a talk by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. He discusses the impact of recent floods in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape on agriculture, explaining that while the damage is currently localised, it could have wider implications for agricultural production across South Africa in the months ahea

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. Unlike most other companies, biological solutions are the focus of Rovensa Next. Stephan tells us more about the role of potassium in plants and f...

On Agriskoops today: we speak to the Managing Director of the company, Complete Pothole Repair, Sarel Henderson. He unpacks the current condition of farm access roads and rural routes affected by potholes and deteriorating road surfaces. Henderson explains how failing road infrastructure impacts daily farming operations and how their product can help farmers and contractors repair problematic poth...

On Agriskoops today: we speak to Junel van der Merwe, a lecturer at the Institute of Cape Wine Masters and a proud advocate for South African wines and cultivars. She was recently awarded the prestigious Dave Hughes Trophy at the Cape Wine Masters Annual General Meeting. She shares what the award means to her, reflects on her work within the wine industry, and explains her passion for South Africa...

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the sales manager at the company Baytrac. She shares more about their vehicle camera solutions and explains how these systems can help prevent accidents. She also discusses the affordability of the technology, as well as addressing common privacy concerns around in-vehicle monitoring systems.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the managing director of Agri Tourism Africa, Jacqui Taylor. She tells us more about Agrirourism. What is Agritourism and how van farmers benefit from it. She also explains why the South African agricultural sector is ideal for Agri Tourism.

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. Unlike most other companies, biological solutions are the focus of Rovensa Next. Stephan tells us more about the role of potassium in plants and h...

On Agriskoops today, we listen to excerpts from a talk by Wandile Sihlobo. He is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz). He discusses the conflict in the Middle East and explains why the region remains an important market for South African agricultural exports.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to the founder and owner of Puglia Cheese, Davide Ostuni. Their handmade burrata has been named the 2026 South African Dairy Product of the Year at the SA Dairy Awards. Davide shares the secret behind a good burrata and what winning this award means for him and his team.