Calcium is an important macro-element and is a basic element in plant health. It helps to build and maintain strong cell walls. In our program of 21 February, Lindi Grobler Director of Agri-Alchemi talks about the symptoms of calcium deficiency, how to identify and treat the deficiency in plants.
Dr Hendrik Smith Regenerative Agriculture Facilitator of Asset Research explains the basic principles of regenerative agriculture and how to apply them. The principles are reduced soil disturbance through no-till agricultural practices, keeping cover on the soil, living roots, diversity and the integration of animals in the system.
Dirk Laas, Chairman of the Ottosdal no-till club, tells us about the farmer led-trails. These trails are the basis of aspects such as plant densities, crop rotations, soil health and cultivars.
Gerry Weber of Green-Bio talks about sustainable farming and the use of pesticides in regenerative agriculture practices.
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