How biotech crops can crash- and still never fail

The U.N. Food Systems Summit put biotechnology at center stage, although agroecological innovations offer greater promise for sustainability.

Friday. March 11th, 2022
How do you decide if your fruit trees need fertilizer? Ask an expert How do you decide if your fruit trees need fertilizer? Ask an expert

Gardening season has wrapped up for most people, but there are always questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool

Monday. February 28th, 2022
How the Scottish are finding food solutions using vertical farming How the Scottish are finding food solutions using vertical farming

LED lights are flashing to match world flags from around the world, a nod to the international visitors in Scotland. A robot is whizzing around the place

Monday. February 21st, 2022
Field peas and the future of farming Field peas and the future of farming

Securing the future of food, a constant weight on the food and agriculture industry, has always been core to the mission of Puris.

Thursday. February 10th, 2022
How to grow hydroponic lettuce - Instructions and plant care tips How to grow hydroponic lettuce - Instructions and plant care tips

There’s a reason why lettuce is one of the most popular hydroponic crops for both beginners and experts alike.

Tuesday. January 25th, 2022
Utilizing old dragon fruit branches to compost bio-organic fertilizer Utilizing old dragon fruit branches to compost bio-organic fertilizer

The Southern Horticultural Research Institute has introduced a new bio-organic fertilizers composting process utilizing discarded dragon fruit branches.

Thursday. January 13th, 2022
Growing leeks in your garden Growing leeks in your garden

Most people associate leeks with soup. For this reason, many of my farmer clients grow them only for inclusion in winter soup packs. But leeks have many other

Tuesday. February 11th, 2020
Getting ready to plant cucurbits Getting ready to plant cucurbits

Before planting a land to any of the cucurbits, you should kill off all broad-leaved weeds nearby, preferably well beforehand.

Monday. February 10th, 2020
The basics of maize production The basics of maize production

Also known as corn, maize was first domesticated in southern Mexico nearly 10 000 years ago. Many varieties have been bred to suit a range of conditions.

Thursday. February 6th, 2020
No-till: increasing soil organic content No-till: increasing soil organic content

With no-till farming, you need to try to gradually increase the organic content of the soil.

Tuesday. February 4th, 2020
Beware of that foliar feed mixture! Beware of that foliar feed mixture!

Company representatives often bombard farmers with products claimed to increase yield at little cost.

Monday. February 3rd, 2020
The need for manure to be broken down The need for manure to be broken down

Suggested application rates for some common crops, including tomatoes and potatoes.

Saturday. January 18th, 2020
How to fertilise a crop correctly How to fertilise a crop correctly

Readers frequently ask me for specific fertiliser programmes for their crops. I would happily oblige if all crops were the same!

Thursday. January 16th, 2020
The benefits of organic matter The benefits of organic matter

In contrast, in a chemically based system, the interaction between the minerals becomes critical and complex, and a farmer needs a great deal of experience

Wednesday. January 15th, 2020
Growing in hot and dry conditions – Part 1 Growing in hot and dry conditions – Part 1

Here are some guidelines for growing vegetables under drought conditions.

Tuesday. January 14th, 2020
Slow US planting, growing seasons end in delayed corn, soybean harvest Slow US planting, growing seasons end in delayed corn, soybean harvest

Late-planted feed crops in the US may see harvest challenges from weather, moisture levels, drying costs and quality, says analyst.

Tuesday. January 14th, 2020
Know your soil – Part 5: the value of phosphorous Know your soil – Part 5: the value of phosphorous

Continuing with our discussion of the soil analysis, we now come to phosphorous (P).

Friday. January 10th, 2020
Know your soil – Part 4 Know your soil – Part 4

The pH of soil is a reflection of its acidity or alkalinity. In the absence of base minerals such as calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K) and sodium (Na)

Thursday. January 9th, 2020
Know your soil – Part 1 Know your soil – Part 1

This year has been designated the International Year of Soils by the United Nations, so it’s a fitting time to learn more about the properties of soil

Wednesday. January 8th, 2020
Know your soil – Part 3 Know your soil – Part 3

Generally, the price per hectare of farmland does not vary much across a region, but the land’s true value does vary according to its productivity.

Tuesday. January 7th, 2020
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