Ridding the World of Plastic Pollution – One Pesticide Container at a Time
CropLife South Africa, the industry association that represents responsible manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of sustainable crop protection solutions, takes plastic pollution very seriously and aims to be a leader in the recovery and recycling of polyethylene pesticide containers and polypropylene bags used for seed, fertilisers and animal feeds. It maintains that there is no reason […]
Position Statement: Social media posts regarding product registrations
CropLife South Africa is aware of the various unsubstantiated statements that have been made on social media platforms by an individual offering services to the South African agricultural industry stating, amongst others, that: “data on pesticides are highly likely to have been invented” “80-90% of pesticides approved for sal (sic) in SA is (sic) illegally […]
Fall Armyworm Detected in the Clanwilliam District of the Western Cape
Fall Armyworm has been detected and positively identified in sweetcorn in Clanwilliam in the Western Cape. Large numbers of the moths have also been observed. All farmers growing cash crops need to scout for Fall Armyworm moths and for the egg parcels. Refer to the CropLife SA bulletin on managing Fall Armyworm (click to download) […]
Important Notice: Emergency Eradication Plan for Amaranthus Palmeri
The following important documentation has been made available in the Guidelines for Pest Management section in the Resources tab: Emergency Eradication Plan for Amaranthus Palmeri March 2019 Palmer Amaranth Information Bulletin March 2019 Palmer Amarant Inligtingsbulletin Maart 2019 Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the content and contact dr Gerhard Verdoorn on +27(0)82 […]
Regulatory Requirements for the Use of Drones for Aerial Application of Agricultural Remedies
Version 1, 7 March 2019 DISCLAIMER This position statement is based on CropLife SA’s interpretation of promulgated acts and regulations and is not a legal opinion. CropLife SA, its members and staff shall not be held liable for any damages to any parties as a result of their actions of interpretation of this position statement. […]
Can Canola Production and Bees Co-exist?
Barely 20 years ago, canola was a mere thought among grain experts, but the crop quickly found its roots in many places in South Africa where the yellow flower proudly boasts post-summer promises of healthy cooking oil and spreads for fresh bread. Such a canola field is picture perfect as well as a magnet for […]
Seed Treatment: Facts and Guidelines
Seed is the one element without which a grain farmer can’t even call himself a farmer. Other inputs such as fertilisers and pesticides, merely play a supportive role to seed, but can transform a harvest from valuable to highly profitable. As technology changes, so crop production potential increases and pesticides or crop protection products are […]
Manage Gerbils Effectively
Gerbils are one of the grain producer’s biggest enemies, but they can be managed effectively with the right methods without harming the environment. However, there are many ways in which legal rodenticides are abused and illegal pesticides harm the environment and its numerous gerbil predators. Producers need to take note of the following: The scattering […]
The Correct Procedure for the Disposal of Empty Pesticide Containers
CropLife South Africa, in co-operation with plastic processors, implemented a system to gather and process empty plastic pesticide containers in a legal and responsible way. All the details are available on www.croplife.co.za in the Resources tab under the heading Waste Management: List of CropLife SA approved plastic collectors and recyclers Guidelines for cleansing and disposal […]