crop protection

Knittex nets withstand the test of time

Arno Vlok grows table grapes and stone fruit in outside Riebeeck-Kasteel near Malmesbury in the Western Cape. For the past 23 years he has been relying on Knittex nets to provide protect...

Innovation

4 Oct 2023 · 5 min read

Corteva Agriscience™

Corteva Agriscience™ was founded in 1803 and was built on the rich heritages of Dow, DuPont, and Pioneer. Corteva Agriscience is a pure-play agriculture company dedicated to helpin...

Crops

18 Aug 2023 · 7 min read

Knittex manufactures nets sustainably: reduce, reuse and recycle

Knittex products are made from high-density polyethylene. This is a specialised type of plastic used to produce a variety of products, including agricultural netting, making it more dura...

Innovation

21 Jun 2023 · 5 min read

Improve your yield this cereal season with Corteva crop protection

As the annual cereal planting season is upon us, it is important to have a comprehensive crop protection solutions offering on hand. Corteva Agriscience™ offers a wide range of high...

Crops

11 May 2023 · 7 min read

Knittex quality tests the limits to ensure reliability

Knittex is known for its high-quality ranges of shade netting. To ensure that every net meets the high-quality standards promised to the user, the nets go through rigorous testing throug...

Innovation

5 May 2023 · 4 min read

Bayer shapes the future of agriculture through innovative products

Improving production and profits while minimising expense and effort is every farmer’s goal. Bayer understands this and continuously develops products that will enable a farmer to achi...

Crops

30 Aug 2022 · 5 min read

Dekalb® to the rescue: More than just a seed

Constant attacks are launched against farmers by various vicious pests and plagues. Fortunately, Bayer offers a complete arsenal of weapons for farmers to defend their crops against thes...

Crops

20 Jun 2022 · 5 min read

Managing Pests in tomato, peppers, potatoes and tobacco with Plesiva™Star

With temperatures rising, growers are experiencing increased pest pressure from common insects such as lepidoptera, aphids (aphidoidea), and whiteflies (aleyrodidae). Growers should f...

Crops

13 May 2022 · 3 min read

Plants perform much better with mulch

Better results can be expected if plants are well fed, and protected from extreme temperatures. One of the ways to achieve this is through mulching. Mulching means placing the organic or...

Crops

11 May 2022 · 8 min read