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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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Stop the rot: Four steps to slash post-harvest losses

by Abeeb Omotoso Abiodun Omotayo Adeyemi Aremu and Olaniyi Fawole
18th October 2026

Did you know nearly a third of all food produced globally never makes it to the table? Poor roads, lack...

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A standing ovation for agriculture’s incredible talent! The Agri’s Got Talent 2026 top three celebrate their achievements: winner Honey Katoo of Endulini Fruit in Patensie, alongside runner-up Clareece Vlotman of Wolfpack in Wolseley and finalist Lwandile Nantsi of Laastedrift in Ceres. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Patensie claims Agri’s Got Talent crown for second year running

17th October 2026
The panellists at FNB Business’s “Farming together” discussion at the Royal Show explored how market access, mentorship, financial discipline and strong commercial relationships can help farmers build sustainable businesses. Featured from the left are Bertram July (FNB’s distribution sales lead), commercial farmer Shakes Shabalala; Sandy Gumede (co-founder of Zulu Girl Wines), and Janis Robson (FNB’s head of development and SME business development). Photo: Food For Mzansi

FNB puts relationships at the heart of commercial farming

17th October 2026
Agri Skills Transfer students gain hands-on experience at the institution’s Cullinan Farm Training Centre, where agricultural theory meets the realities of commercial production. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Build your future in agriculture with Agri Skills Transfer

17th October 2026
Durbanville Hills tastes sweet success at Michelangelo Awards

Promising early conditions predicted for 2027 SA wine harvest

17th October 2026

Stop the rot: Four steps to slash post-harvest losses

Farmworkers rally against rising evictions and housing insecurity

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How animal welfare and human rights shape food security

Agda conference to tackle finance, market access and agri growth

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