Agriskoops (English)

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts from a talk by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. With the Western Cape planting season approaching, he unpacks how the Middle East conflict is affecting agriculture, particularly rising fuel and fertiliser costs.

On Agriskoops today: we talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the marketing manager at the company Baytrac. She tells us more about their wireless tracking technology. She explains what makes Baytrac's wireless tracking solution stand out. She also explains the term geofencing and why these tracking systems are secure and reliable.

On Agriskoops today: Veterinarian Dr Mark Chimes shares insights from a past webinar on how improved animal welfare can boost profitability on dairy farms. He unpacks what good welfare means in practice, including cost considerations and effective pain management strategies. We also hear practical guidance on the use of aspirin in dairy cattle.

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 African continent being an important importer of South African agricultural commodities.  

On today's Agriskoops: we dive into cutting-edge agribusiness tech with Nicolene Schoeman, Marketing Manager at Baytrac. Discover how their wireless tracking technology works, who benefits most, and what sets it apart from traditional wired GPS trackers.

On today's Agriskoops: Join us as Willie Kruger from The Herholdt's Group breaks down Sigenergy – how it works, why farmers love it, and its game-changing impact. Plus, get the inside scoop on their Premium Partner Program and how smart energy management boosts farm efficiency.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the marketing manager at the company Baytrac. She tells us more about safety and security and the benefits of personnel trackers.

On Agriskoops today: We speak to Paul Kuiper of the company RealIPM. He delves into the concept of integrated farming and why more farmers are moving towards integrated farming. He also shares how RealIPM supports farmers in moving towards integrated farming practices.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Elsje Schreuder, a member of the technical and marketing team at Rovensa Next Sub-Sahara Africa. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for producers who want to farm more sustainably. Elsje tells us more about the use of adjuvants in agriculture.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the economist and professor at the North West University, Professor Waldo Krugell. He talks about food insecurity in South Africa, despite having a thriving and successful agricultural sector.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Desmond Irabor. He is the CEO and founder of the company Agrofi, part of the Eyemere Group. We talk about the role they play in supporting food accessibility and nutrition in local communities.

On Agriskoops today, the head of Intercultural Relations and Cooperation at AfriForum, Barend Uys, and the development coordinator of agriculture at Saai, Leon Lourens, tell us more about a vegetable project in Tsheseng in the Free State. This joint project between AfriForum, Saai, and the local community produces spinach, carrots, pumpkin, and onions, and in the past month has managed to be able...

On Agriskoops today: The Biological Lead at the company Omnia Nutriology®, Venessa Moodley tells us more about biostimulants and how they can play a bigger role in sustainable agriculture. Biostimulants are becoming more important in modern crop production.

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo. He talks about South Africa’s recent maize exports as well as the expectation for the new marketing season.

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the CEO of CropLife South Africa, Rodney Bell. He explains who they are and what their role is in South African agriculture.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Desmond Irabor. He is the CEO and founder of the company Agrofi, part of the Ayemere Group. We talk about the challenges and opportunities within the egg production industry, especially in the South African market.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the marketing manager at the company Baytrac. She tells us more about safety and security and the benefits of personnel trackers.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Graham Barnes. He is the sales manager at the company Integrated Aerial Systems and tells us more about drone spraying as a professional, precise and legally regulated agricultural service. What farmers need to know when considering this as part of their operations.

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo. He talks about the impact of the current Middle East Conflict on South African agriculture.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Gerhard Cronje. He is the CEO of the company Maskam Water. They specialise in onsite sustainable water solutions. He tells us more about their systems and how it can improve sustainable water usage in your home or on your farm.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Desmond Irabor. He is the CEO and founder of the company Agrofi, part of the Ayemere Group. He tells us more about maintaining cost-effectiveness while upholding high standards of quality and sustainability in egg production. He also explains the importance of high-standard customer service.

On Agriskoops today: We share excerpts from a Croplife SA webinar. The senior lecturer in the department of zoology and entomology at the University of the Free State, Dr. Milad Rashidifard, shared his knowledge on the impact of roundworms in agriculture.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Ruan Barnard. He is the founder and CEO of TerraSol Africa. A commercial solar and agrivoltaics company operating across Africa. Ruan specialises in integrating renewable energy with agriculture and industry, delivering practical solutions that enhance energy resilience, food security, and sustainability while accelerating Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy...

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Ruan Barnard. He is the founder and CEO of TerraSol Africa. A commercial solar and agrivoltaics company operating across Africa. Ruan specialises in integrating renewable energy with agriculture and industry, delivering practical solutions that enhance energy resilience, food security, and sustainability while accelerating Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy...

On Agriskoops today: We speak to Professor Waldo Krugell, an economics expert at North-West University, about what South African farmers and policymakers can learn from Peru’s booming blueberry exports.