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28 October

A Basic Fertilisation Strategy to Ensure Sustainability by Pieter Raath & Coenraad Fraenkel In addition to the negative publicity that the agricultural sector faces regarding the detrimental impact of unnecessary fertilisation on the environment, the cost of fertilisers is forcing producers to pursue ways to reduce fertilisation inputs. A proper balance between unreasonably conservative fertilisation […]

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26 October

Tips by Bagtech on How to Choose a Fertilizer Blending Machine Options can sometimes be overwhelming, how to know the best option fertilizer machine to take for operation? How do you ensure that you have taken all options into account? Then do you take a standard option or do you go for a customized option? […]

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22 June

  Building an insect farming business in South Africa   Insects are dried and powdered to produce EntoMeal, which is used in pet, poultry and aquaculture feed. In 2018, economics graduate Simon Hazell co-founded the South African insect protein company Inseco with Jack Chennells. Its core business is to use black soldier flies to convert […]

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14 December

Duratec® and Basacote® Fertilizers Are The Most Efficient Fertilizers In The World COMPO EXPERT has proven once again that using their enhanced efficiency fertilizers, are not only good for the environment (with less leaching and resulting pollution), but also increases yield and assist farmers to be more sustainable. Following is some results obtained using their […]

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02 November

Business Unusual with Mayfield Enterprises   The global pandemic of 2020 has irrevocably changed the landscape of the world. Who would have guessed that an essential worker is a cleaner? Or a truck driver? Not in living memory has the world been forced to assess priorities for survival. And never before has food security carried […]

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12 May

How to store and manage fertilizer Fertilizer management is not as simple as it looks. Proper storage and housekeeping practices are vital to the quality of the fertilizer. People must know that fertilizer can be dangerous if you do not use proper safety clothes during operation. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is vital when handling fertilizer. […]

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20 March

    Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRF) Growers are working harder than ever to remain profitable. This quest for profitability has caused many growers to scrutinize their production systems, looking for ways to save money on materials and labour. Recent trials have shown that a change in fertilizer practices may offer growers a real chance to […]

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03 February

COMPO EXPERT: A Strong Partner for Healthy Growth   COMPO EXPERT is an international company with locations in Europe, North and South America as well as Asia and South Africa. We produce and market special fertilizers and biostimulants for all areas of plant production and care. COMPO EXPERT, with its broad range of high quality, […]

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