As the noose tightens around maximum residue limits, a local biocontrol method seems the perfect solution. But the road to commercialising entomopathogenic nematodes for biocontrol has been littered with speed bumps. By Esté Beerwinkel. Surrounded by binders on her desk,…
Measuring is the first step in managing soil health. By Grethe Bestbier. Is there life in my soil? What kind of life? Does my soil provide enough food for microbes and plants? Soil health tests provide answers to these and…
Have you noticed a decline in your yields without a clear explanation? Experts warn that it could be due to plant-parasitic nematodes. By Jorisna Bonthuys. Each handful of soil contains hundreds of nematodes, most of which are so small that…