One could argue that water is the most valuable resource on the planet. Equally, one could propose that, with sustainability being one of the buzzwords of the current century, sustainable development remains one of the biggest challenges we are faced with as society’s impact on the environment is becoming increasingly evident.
The inadequate management of waste water is one of the challenges that the agriculture sector specifically needs to find solutions for.
Héliosec is an ideal and cost-effective tool for the management of waste water from equipment used in phytosanitary treatments and on-farm equipment like boom sprayers.
Héliosec is a French invention designed to contain and then concentrate pesticide waste for disposal using evaporation. This method minimises the risk of soil and water contamination in a safe, compliant and efficient manner.
As part of Syngenta Seedcare’s sustainability efforts, the company recently installed Héliosec treatment systems at four customer sites, namely SSK in Swellendam, Limagrain in Bethal, AST in Delmas, and ZAR Seed Production in Orkney, says Stefan van Zyl, Syngenta Seedcare business manager for South Africa.
“This system is a practical tool for our customers in the framework of responsible and sustainable agriculture, integrating waterprotection measures in agricultural practices.
“Seed companies needed a water management solution that is simple and cost effective for seed treatment effluent, and by partnering with Tandem Circular Consulting, we were able to address this need.
“At Syngenta, we bring innovation to farmers everywhere around the world. Our sustainability initiatives are implemented in collaboration with our partners Tandem Circular, experts in waste and water management,” he explains.
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Syngenta Seedcare celebrates a decade of innovation
Syngenta's ambition is to enable their customers' investments to grow in healthy soil from treated seeds to young plants through innovation and collaboration, writes Magda du Toit.
Agri workers shine at Western Cape awards
Lindie-Alet van Staden, a garden and olive orchard manager at L’Ormarins Wine Estate in Franschhoek, was crowned as the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker of 2024 at a gala event recently held near Paarl.
Small and large farmers recognised at grain awards
The annual Grain SA/Syngenta awards ceremony bears testimony to the quality of farmers in the grain industry.
Growing partnerships: Fedgroup's flexible and innovative approach
Janine Ryan spoke to Warren Winchester, general manager of impact investing at Fedgroup, about why the company became involved in agriculture, and what it offers farmers and their immediate communities.
Why fish farms fail, and how to avoid becoming a statistic
The popularity of launching fish farms is not matched by their success. Leslie Ter Morshuizen, owner of Aquaculture Solutions, explores the factors that cause most of these businesses to go under.
Where history and modernity meet in a luxurious setting
Brian Berkman kept his eyes peeled for ghosts in the oldest continuously run hotel in South Africa, but all he found was a fabulous two-night stay.
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Cutworms: check the weeds on your fields!
Zunel van Eeden explains why understanding the ecological interplay between cutworms and weeds is crucial for effective pest management. Producers should disrupt the life cycle of cutworms to minimise crop damage.
Does high-density grazing mimic grazing patterns of game?
In their paper on high-density grazing in Southern Africa, professors Angelinus Franke and Elmarie Kotzé from the Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences at the University of the Free State say high-density grazing systems may not accurately reflect natural ecosystems. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
Global grain outlook: 2024/25 marketing season
In its latest summer crops report, the Crop Estimates Committee says South African farmers intend to plant 4,47 million hectares of summer grains and oilseeds in the 2024/25 season, up 1% from the previous season. As South Africa exports maize and soya bean, Annelie Coleman reports on the latest trends in the international grain and oilseed markets, amid fluctuations in weather conditions and ongoing armed conflicts.
