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Your crops ready for a hot summer ahead? Another breakthrough Coda biostimulant, one that protects crops from excessive sun or UV exposure. sthenos is a suspoemulsion (SE) of complexed calcium and other compounds with photoprotective and antioxidant properties, developed to protect fruit from sun exposure. sthenos reduces oxidative damage and lowers the surface temperature of fruit, thereby reducing the risk of production and post-harvest quality losses due to over-exposure to solar radiation. Often applied proactively when high temperatures and/or UV expected. Its lfb complex provides triple fruit protection: screen, filter, and antioxidants: reducing oxidative damage and lowing the surface temperature of fruit thereby reducing the risk of production losses or a drop in harvest or post-harvest quality due to over-exposure to the sun. sthenos does not leave marks that require cleaning and does not generate residues. Let one of our agronomists assist: info@rhinoagrivantage.co.za / 021 975 4633 Solution Driven Agricultural Science. #agronomy #fruits #precisionagriculture Sustainable Agro Solutions S.A.U. #cropprotection #southafrica #westerncape #zambia #zimbabwe #seychelles

Leaf senescence and maximising grain yield Noticed your #hemp crop’s leaves starting to yellow and dry out towards the harvest time?  This is leaf senescence, a natural process signalling that the plant is redirecting its energy towards grain production. It's an important stage in the growth cycle, especially when aiming to increase grain yield. The photo shows a crop with leaves beginning to yellow. The variety in the photo doesn’t have the stay green trait. #Staygreen varieties keep their green leaves longer, which helps extend the grain-filling period and increase yield. Understanding leaf senescence isn't rocket science, but it can be tricky, especially in hemp. The principle is simple: nutrients and sugars move from the leaves to the seeds during this time, which is essential for achieving high grain weight and quality. Proper management of water and nutrients during this stage can make a big difference. Ensuring the plants have what they need to avoid #Yield #Limitation #Syndrome (#YLS) can delay premature senescence and result in a better #harvest. And don’t forget about disease control, especially #Heliothis in #Australia. Keeping the plants healthy ensures they stay photosynthetically active for as long as possible. We are excited to announce our #new #variety, #HGT1 (not the one in the photo), which stays #green longer. When it comes to harvest time, timing is everything. Harvesting too early might result in lower #grain fill while waiting too long can lead to issues like over-drying or #shattering. We’d love to hear your thoughts. #Agronomy #Grain #Harvest #Management #Yield #HempGenTech #Wandarra

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐩𝐇 is crucial for optimizing plant growth and crop yields. Soil pH affects the availability of nutrients, microbial activity, and the overall health of your plants. 𝐀 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐇 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥: 1. 𝐀𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 (𝐩𝐇 < 5.5): If your soil's pH falls below 5.5, it is considered acidic. In such soils, there are elevated levels of aluminum, iron, and manganese, which can be toxic to plants. Furthermore, essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium become less available to plants, leading to stunted growth and lower yields. 2. 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 (𝐩𝐇 6-7): Neutral soil is ideal for most plants, offering the perfect balance where essential nutrients are readily available. Maintaining a neutral pH ensures optimal plant health and growth, leading to higher productivity. 3. 𝐀𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 (𝐩𝐇 > 7): When the pH level rises above 7, the soil becomes alkaline. In this environment, nutrients such as phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, and boron become less accessible to plants, potentially leading to deficiencies and reduced crop quality. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫? By knowing your soil's pH, you can take the necessary steps to amend it, whether by adding lime to raise pH or sulfur to lower it. This proactive approach ensures that your crops get the right nutrients at the right time, maximizing yield and quality. #Agriculture #SoilHealth #CropManagement #SustainableFarming #SoilPH #PlantNutrition #Agronomy #MaxxGroAgrology #AgriculturalScience #FarmersFirst #SoilManagement

The Compo slow release fertilizers benefit from a unique and sophisticated coating technology. Each fertilizer prill is evenly coated with an elastic polymer that controls water penetration and thus the dissolution of nutrients inside the coating. It is designed to ensure a long-term and consistent nutrient supply for up to 16 months. The Climate Adapted Release (CAR) Technology is linked to ambient temperature and guarantees nutrient availability according to individual plant requirements. The coating and release rates are not affected by soil properties such as pH, microbial activity, salinity etc. These characteristics prevent nutrient dumping and associated seedling mortality that is often experienced when fertilizers with inferior and brittle coatings are used. After application, moisture slowly penetrates through the pores of the coating, dissolving the nutrients which then dissipate into the soil by osmosis and diffusion. The coating thickness determines the rate at which water can be absorbed into the granule, and the rate at which nutrients can diffuse. info@rhinoagrivantage.co.za 021 975 4633 #fertilizers #sustainableagriculture #agronomy #cropyield COMPO EXPERT - South Africa

🌱 We had some great questions from our Soil Health Event on August 15th ... Here's one we wanted to elaborate on “When will we know that implementing practices from the soil health fundamentals will pay off and actually show financial profitability?” 🌱 Answer: We first must start to look at things from a perspective of ROI or profit per acre, rather than just yield per acre. Looking at your farm in just terms of yield per acre as a way to measure success is not sustainable. Our industry has been trained over decades to always think about yield per acre above anything else. 💡 Implementation of the Soil Health Principles will allow you over time to lessen the amount of inputs on your farm – whether that is fertilizer, herbicides, fuel for tillage passes, etc. However, lessening inputs must be earned and is not something that a farmer can just do right away. First, you must be stewards to thriving biological and fungal networks in the soil. Once you earn the right to lessen inputs, then you will start to see the financial gain. You may be yielding 20% less because you are spending 50% on fertilizer compared to prior years, but you could be profiting $100 more an acre! 🌱 Final point is to stop always focusing on yield per acre as your only metric for profitability. #SoilHealth #RegenerativeFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmersOfInstagram #HealthySoil #Agronomy #Agribusiness #SustainableFarming

🌾New Research Alert!  Excited to share our latest research published today in the Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Our paper, "Weed Management and Yield Performance of T. Aman Rice as Influenced by Artocarpus heterophyllus Leaf Residues," explores the potential of using jackfruit leaf residues for sustainable weed management and enhanced rice yield. This study highlights an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic herbicides, showing promising results in improving grain yield and managing weeds effectively. Our National Fruit Jackfruits leaves residue considerably impacts T. aman rice yield and can limit weed growth. The remainder of Jackfruit leaves residue may be utilized to manage weeds efficiently and sustainably while cultivating crops #Research #Agronomy #SustainableAgriculture #Foodsecurity  #WeedManagement #Agriculture #Yield #Rice #Allelopathy #JackfruitLeaves #Bangladesh #Nationalfruit #Jackfruit

As the 2024 growing season comes to an end, it is crucial to evaluate options for the 2025 season. The potential adoption of a bio-fertilizer solution for corn or soya bean production presents several advantages. The estimated cost of utilizing Agnyte with Bio-Energy is $18 per acre, comprising $9.95 for Agnyte and $7.76 for Bio-Energy. It is essential to compare this cost to current input expenses to assess potential cost savings and benefits associated with transitioning to a bio-fertilizer solution. Should you contemplate this transition and seek further discussion with an agronomist, we encourage you to visit www.maskell-growers.com or contact us at sales@maskell-growers.com. Our team is committed to offering assistance and direction to facilitate a smooth shift to bio-fertilizers. Adopting bio-fertilizers can offer myriad benefits, including enhanced soil health, minimized environmental impact, and potential long-term cost savings. We understand that this decision demands careful deliberation, and we are prepared to provide the information and support necessary for an informed decision for your operation. #BioFertilizers #SustainableAgriculture #CropProduction #Agronomy #CostSavings #SoilHealth #2025GrowingSeason #Agriculturalinnovation

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜 (𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚q) 👉𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 :- Intercropping can improve soil health and fertility by increasing nutrient levels, especially nitrogen and phosphorus. It can also help cultivate strong microbial communities and prevent soil erosion. 👉𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥:- intercropping can help prevent the spread of pests and diseases by naturally suppressing them. Turmeric root exudates or curcumin in rhizomes present in soil probably assisted in disease suppression by reducing the activity and population of 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬. The orchard was also found to be free from 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧. 👉𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:- Intercropping can promote climate resilience by increasing plant resource efficiency, such as using space, nutrients, and water more efficiently. 👉𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:- Intercropping can increase profitability for farmers by providing more returns and ensuring profit even if the primary crop fails. 👉𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲:- Intercropping can promote biodiversity by creating a more diverse habitat. 👉𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞:- Intercropping can help farmers use natural resources like water and solar energy more efficiently by distributing them to secondary crops. #intercropping #turmeric #sweetleomn #mango #citrus #orange #Javaneseginger #turmericTemulawak #curcumin #Bortoqal #Laranja #橙 #Naranča #Pomeranč #Appelsin #Sinaasappel #Naranja #Douce #Apfelsine #Dolce #maltese #Appelsin #Meski #Sucrena #ZedoaryWhite #agronomia #agro #agronegocio #agroindustria #agronomist #agronomie #agroécologie #agrobrasil #agricultureandfarming #agriculture #agribusiness #agritech #agriculturaregenerativa #agriculturasostenible #agriculturalinnovation #agriculteurs #agriculturasustentavel #greenhousefarming #vegetables #vegetable #hydroponics #hydroponicfarming #farmer #openfarming #intercrop #fruitcrop

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐂𝐄𝐂) 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? CEC is a measure of how well your soil can retain and supply vital nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. The higher the CEC, the more nutrients your soil can hold and provide to plants when they need them. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (positively charged elements) like calcium (Ca++), magnesium (Mg++), and potassium (K+) are stored on negatively charged particles in the soil called colloids. When plants absorb these cations, new ones from soil water take their place. Soils with a higher CEC have a better capacity for nutrient retention, ensuring healthy, productive crops. Ideal CEC for good plant production: 10 cmol(+)/kg or higher. Soils with high organic matter, like humus, can have up to 30 cmol(+)/kg. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥'𝐬 𝐂𝐄𝐂? 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐇 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬. #soilmanagement #sustainableagriculture #agronomy #soilscience #clay #agriculture #fertility #fertilizer #organicfarming

𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dZU4zM7B The #Seed_Treatment Market is projected to #grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 10.5% from 2023 to 2030. Seed treatment is the process of applying various substances or methods to seeds before planting to enhance their growth, protect them from pests, diseases, and environmental stress, and improve overall crop performance. 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Cereals Oil Crops Fruits and Vegetables 𝗕𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 : Syngenta, Bayer, Monsanto Company, Platform Specialty Products Co, Nufarm, FMC Corporation #SeedTreatment #CropProtection #SeedHealth #AgriculturalInnovation #CropYield #PlantProtection #SeedCoating #FarmTechnology #SustainableFarming #SeedCare #Agronomy #PestControl #Fungicide #BioStimulants #PlantGrowth #Syngenta #Bayer #Monsanto #PlatformSpecialtyProductsCorporation #NufarmLimited #FMCCorporation #snr #statsandresearch