1. Purpose To ensure that representative fruit samples are collected in the orchard for quality evaluation/testing, as well as for fruit and peel analysis so that accurate prediction of bitter pit and quality sorting can be conducted. 2. Scope Entire orchards earmarked for export. 3. Responsibilities Management representative ~ communication with packhouse,...
On Thursday the 11th of July 2024, we had yet another very successful Technical Day, this time coupled with a laboratory tour, held at our Tzaneen branches new premises. In the agricultural sector well-informed, objective discussions are rare. Labserve acknowledges the significance of fostering such dialogues...
On 15 February 2024 we hosted our 2nd Technical Discussion, this time in Nelspruit, at LVCC (Lowveld Country Club). In the agricultural sector well-informed, objective discussions are rare. Labserve acknowledges the significance of fostering such dialogues and is committed to openly sharing our knowledge, as...
SOIL SAMPLING In order to correctly manage the amount of fertiliser applied to a crop for an optimal yield, an accurate analysis of the amount of nutrients already available in the soil is required. Sampling error is often the most significant source of error that affects...
It makes sense for producers to seek and maintain soil health. Let's explore how. By Pieter Raath (CRI) and Larne Auerswald (Labserve) • Published in the SA Fruit Journal OCT / NOV 2023 The UN Agency's Intergovernmental Technical Group on Soils (ITPS) defined healthy soil as “the...
On 21 September 2023 we had a fantastic turn out at our Labserve Mycro Stellenbosch branch for a technical discussion. In the agricultural sector well-informed, objective discussions are rare. Labserve acknowledges the significance of fostering such dialogues and is committed to openly sharing our knowledge,...
Pieter Raath & Coenraad Fraenkel In addition to the negative publicity that the agricultural sector faces regarding the detrimental impact of unnecessary fertilisation on the environment, the cost of fertilisers is forcing producers to pursue ways to reduce fertilisation inputs. A proper balance between unreasonably conservative...
In citrus new vegetative shoots provide the bearing positions from which flowers develop in spring. These new vegetative shoots are strong sinks for carbohydrate supply from both mature leaves and reserve carbohydrates from the previous season. One could expect that citrus trees should be able...
