Maize: The 100-Metre Sprinter Introduction With the recent Olympic Games still fresh in our minds, we can liken the maize plant to a 100-metre sprinter. There […]

Dryland Maize and Soybeans  By Renier Bothma, Ruan Gagiano and Etienne Bruwer (Kynoch Fertilizer)   Dryland crop production is subject to extreme climatic conditions, along with […]

Kynoch Fertilizer: Partnering with Farmers for a More Sustainable Tomorrow – Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative Agriculture from a fertiliser company’s perspective. Regenerative agriculture is no new concept. […]

Soil health refers to the ongoing ability of soil to function as a crucial living ecosystem that supports the existence of plants, animals and humans. The […]

For plants to thrive, the soil solution must be balanced in terms of nutrient concentration as well as pH and moisture levels, says Hentie Cilliers, optimiser […]

Thriving as a Small-Scale Farmer in South Africa: Tips and Strategies for Success   Small-scale farming is a vital component of South Africa’s agricultural sector, providing […]

Soil Health and Fertiliser Mankind is dependent on the soil for its needs for food and fibre for humans, feed for livestock, and, of late, contributing […]

Real time insights by remote sensing (NDVI) through the use of KynopreciseTM and  PACSys drone technology In order to optimize crop yield and quality, post emergence, […]

Acidity related definitions critical for interpretation Take note that reference is often made regarding soil acidity, without specifying the relevant pool of acidity that is being […]

Making the most of Calcium (Ca) as a soil plant nutrient. Calcium is a secondary nutrient and is taken up by the plant as Ca²⁺ it […]

Swael grondontledings (grond-S-ontledings) Plante bevat oor die algemeen dieselfde hoeveelheid swael en fosfor. Plante neem swael (S) in die vorm van sulfaat (SO42-) op. Swael bevorder […]

Pekan, water en voedingsinteraksie Die pekan is ‘n fassinerende spesie wat natuurlik in Noord-Amerika voorkom. Dit is ‘n hidrofiele plantspesie. Dit behels dat die gewas waterliefhebbend […]