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Tag: pest control

Post-harvest pests, poor storage cut smallholder yields
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Post-harvest pests, poor storage cut smallholder yields

by Vateka Halile
9th February 2026
Cutworms cause significant damage to crops in South Africa. To manage infestations effectively, farmers must understand their life cycle, the extent of crop damage they cause, and appropriate control measures.
Farmer's Inside Track

Cutworm infestation: Here’s how to protect your crops

by Patricia Tembo
11th February 2025
The tomato leaf miner is a highly destructive, invasive pest that was first detected in South Africa in 2016.
Farmer's Inside Track

Tomato leaf miner control: Essential tips for farmers

by Patricia Tembo
19th November 2024
Effective crop protection strategies to take your farm forward
Farmer's Inside Track

Effective crop protection strategies to take your farm forward

by Patricia Tembo
22nd October 2024
When pests fight back: Pesticide resistance threatens crops
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When pests fight back: Pesticide resistance threatens crops

by Sinenhlanhla Mncwango
23rd May 2024
Aerial spraying to stop locust invasion have been suspended. Photo: Supplied/ Food For Mzansi
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Locust crisis: Farmers want grounded helicopters back

by Duncan Masiwa
24th March 2022
PowerCore technology uses combined modes of action to combat primary and secondary pests that can cause significant crop damage and subsequent production losses. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Maize farmers welcome new insect control solution

by Staff Reporter
18th March 2022
Fruit packing for Russia have stopped in South Africa. Exporters are hopeful that fruit will be exempt from sanctions Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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ICYMI: Citrus farmers protest EU cold treatment mandate

by Duncan Masiwa
9th February 2022
High rainfall in many mango-producing areas has created circumstances perfect for infestations of adult oriental fruit flies. The department of agriculture has issued pest control guidelines
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ICYMI: Fruit fly warning: Here’s how to protect mangoes

by Duncan Masiwa
5th February 2022
Delfin combats tomato leafminer on tomato plants. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Pest control: holistic approach your best bet

by Nicole Ludolph
6th December 2021
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Aucamp outlines strategy for biosecurity, trade, and infrastructure

by Tiisetso Manoko
2nd September 2026

In an exclusive interview with Food For Mzansi, agriculture minister Willie Aucamp outlines his vision to accelerate the AAMP, tackle...

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Tobias Doyer, CEO of Grain SA. Photo: Supplied/Grain SA Facebook

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Early calf care: Key growth targets every cattle farmer must track

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