September 2021
Articles in this Issue
New insights into producers’ perceptions of organic farming
What holds South African fruit growers back? By Jorisna Bonthuys. The demand for organic produce is increasing globally, but the…
Research reveals new facts about nematode pests
The highlights from three Hortgro-funded projects. By Jorisna Bonthuys. Three projects funded by Hortgro are generating new knowledge about plant-parasitic…
Plant-parasitic nematodes in orchards
Have you noticed a decline in your yields without a clear explanation? Experts warn that it could be due to…
Cover crops in orchards
It takes an ecosystem to grow a tree. By Anna Mouton. We humans often describe a clean floor as one…
Everything counts in large amounts
What are collembolans doing in your orchard? By Anna Mouton. Collembolans are among the most common animals on earth —…
Life in earth
The underground movement that supports orchards. By Anna Mouton. Plants put a lot of energy into cultivating microbes. A significant…
Soil health in Washington State
Q+A with Tianna DuPont. By Anna Mouton. The United States is the second largest apple-producing country — total production in…
A new agricultural revolution
The focus shifts to sustainability. By Anna Mouton. Agricultural production has grown exponentially for nearly two centuries. Outputs more than…
Organic matter… matters
Because orchard performance is rooted in the soil. By Anna Mouton. Most growers would agree that soil conditions can determine…
Carbon jargon
Your quick guide to carbon literacy. By Anna Mouton. CO2, CO2e and GHGs Greenhouse gases — GHGs — in the…
Confronting climate change
Carbon emissions and the future of South African agriculture. By Anna Mouton. Global warming threatens South African agriculture as much…