Newskoop Agriskoops (English)

Agriskoops (English)

Agriskoops, hosted by Eddie Goldberg, focuses daily on the latest developments in the agricultural sector – from farm to market. We bring you agricultural news and insightful interviews with producers, farmers, organised agriculture and other important role players in the agricultural sector. We focus on the challenges and opportunities in the sector with practical information, trends and technology that shape the future of farming, but also talk at grassroots level with the people who make up the heart of farming. Feel free to listen to Agriskoops – for your daily harvest of agricultural knowledge.
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83 Episodes
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Agriskoops - 1 July 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses an initiative allowing farmers in North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo to dispose of obsolete pesticides free of charge. He explains that farmers can hand over their pesticides without fear of prosecution or any costs,…
1 Jul 2AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 30 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by aviation consultant Braam Hechter, who works with Wagtail Aviation. He discusses the use of gyrocopters in agriculture and explains their growing role in modern farming. Hecter unpacks the advantages of using a gyrocopter for agricultural purposes, the range of applications it can be…
30 Jun 1AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 29 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses an initiative allowing farmers in North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo to dispose of obsolete pesticides free of charge. He explains what farmers need to know about managing unwanted pesticide stock, how to safely hand…
29 Jun 3AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 26 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Jeromeo Mento, Horticulturist and Irrigation Scheduler at DFM Technologies. He explains what DFM Technologies offers farmers and how its software solutions can assist with irrigation scheduling, soil moisture probes and day-to-day farm management. DFM Technologies helps producers use water more efficiently while maintaining…
26 Jun 3AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 25 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Marketing and Development Manager for Rovensa Next in Sub-Saharan Africa, Stephan Marais. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Marais discusses the role of humic and fulvic acids in plant and…
25 Jun 3AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 24 June 2026

On Agriskoops today: We speak to Breyton Milford, General Manager of Agri-Expo. Agri-Expo will host the 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference in Cape Town in November this year. Milford shares more about the conference, who can attend, how delegates can register, and some of the key highlights attendees can look forward…
24 Jun 12AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 23 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Sarel Henderson of Complete Pothole Repair. He explains the damage potholes are causing to vehicles and equipment that regularly travel on rural and farm roads. Henderson also discusses the knock-on costs for farmers when bakkies, tractors and delivery trucks are damaged by deteriorating…
23 Jun 7AM 6 min

Agriskoops - 22 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the CEO of the Zen Consortium, the originator of the AgriHero Challenge 2026. He shares more about the competition, who can enter and the benefits of taking part. The initiative forms part of the broader Africa-Asia Platform and is supported by the African…
22 Jun 3AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 19 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Alan Rosenberg from the company Lindros Whole Earth Consultants. He explores the concepts of fertile, healthy soils and agroecology and explains why food security and food sovereignty are increasingly important. Rosenberg also discusses how Effective Microorganisms (EM) and sustainable farming systems can help…
19 Jun 4AM 6 min

Agriskoops - 18 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Marketing and Development Manager for Rovensa Next in Sub-Saharan Africa, Stephan Marais. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Marais discusses the role of humic and fulvic acids in agriculture, explaining…
18 Jun 2AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 17 June 2026

On Agriskoops today: We speak to Breyton Milford, General Manager of Agri-Expo. Agri-Expo has been recognised for industry innovation by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Milford explains what the award means to the organisation. He also discusses why the recognition is particularly special, as it acknowledges Agri-Expo’s…
17 Jun 4AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 15 June 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She shares more about the different solutions available to businesses and farmers from the company Baytrac, from vehicle tracking to fleet management.
15 Jun 12AM 3 min

Agriskoops - 12 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Leslie Ter Morshuizen of Aquaculture Solutions. He provides an overview of the company’s work and explains why aquaculture is important for South Africa’s food security. He also highlights the key advantages of fish farming and aquaponics compared with traditional crop and livestock farming…
12 Jun 12AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 11 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by a member of the technical and marketing team at Rovensa Next Sub-Saharan Africa, Karla Hüsselmann. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Unlike most other companies, biological solutions are the focus of…
11 Jun 6AM 6 min

Agriskoops - 10 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Bennie van Zyl, general manager of TLU SA. Sakeliga recently submitted proposals to the U.S. Trade Representative on the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). Van Zyl shares TLU SA’s views on these proposals and explains why the organisation supports…
10 Jun 2AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 9 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we listen to excerpts from a statement by the Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen following the arrival of another batch of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines last week. According to the minister, South Africa is, for the first time since the outbreak began, increasingly setting the pace of the…
9 Jun 2AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 8 June 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She shares more about the company and why they are well-known in the agricultural sector. She also outlines what the advantages are of working with Baytrac.
8 Jun 12AM 3 min

Agriskoops - 5 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Wijnand Marquart from C STAR. Farmers rely heavily on the transport of their produce and livestock, making fuel a significant input cost. C STAR develops sustainable fuel by using a proprietary process-catalyst system that converts CO₂ into fuels through a high-efficiency, single-pass process…
5 Jun 5AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 4 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the a member of the technical and marketing team at Rovensa Next Sub-Saharan Africa, Karla Hüsselmann. Rovensa Next is a multinational company that provides biological solutions for farmers who want to farm more sustainably. Unlike most other companies, biological solutions are the focus…
4 Jun 6AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 3 June 2026

On Agriskoops today, we speak to the CEO of Microcare Energy, Gareth Burley Microcare Energy designs and manufactures solar and other renewable energy products in South Africa, including inverters, MPPTs, geyser controllers, solar pump controllers, and mini-grid systems. Burley explains how the company’s locally manufactured clean-energy solutions are helping homes,…
3 Jun 2AM 5 min
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