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31 October 2024
Late planting Test of Zandra pays dividends in Botswana
Star & Liz is a farm located in Medie, about 90 kilometres from Gaborone, Botswana. Tomatoes are an important crop and many different varieties have been tested at various times... Read More on this
Tomato | 22 October 2024
Strong performance from determinate Saladette Tomato STAR 9068
Meet Lloyd Sivhangi, a tomato farmer from Vuvani in the Limpopo province. He produces vegetables for the informal market and his produce is much in demand. Tomatoes are an impor... Read More on this
Tomato | 17 October 2024
STAR 9065 Scores in Kenya
Kenyan farmers are renowned for being early adapters to change. This is evident in the fast switch many have made to the use of hybrid tomato varieties. Tomatoes are regarded as... Read More on this
14 October 2024
How to Boost Vegetable Growth Through Strategic Pairing
Maximize your vegetable harvest with companion planting! Discover top plant pairings that boost growth, reduce pests, and improve soil health. Read More on this
Tomato | 10 October 2024
Cultivating success with trinity tomato
Mr Clement Chizela farms in the Mpongwe district of the Copperbelt Province in Zambia and has grown tomatoes for over 20 years. During a recent visit it was noted that Mr. Chize... Read More on this
3 October 2024
Blye – An old favourite still Delivering in Pongola
With any vegetable crop some varieties will last in the market for years while others will disappear within a few seasons. In some cases the older varieties may not be as produc... Read More on this
Melon | 26 September 2024
Goldelixir performs again and again
High yields are any melon farmer’s goal. Together with an impressive disease resistance package and vigorous growth habit, Goldelixir offers precisely the edge that one needs to... Read More on this
Tomato | 19 September 2024
New dawn seedling services: A Shining success in the Copperbelt
New Dawn Seedling Services is a flourishing seedling growing enterprise based in Luanshya, a town in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. This nursery is focused on the supply of top-q... Read More on this
13 September 2024
Low-Maintenance Flowers for Busy Gardeners: Beauty without the Fuss
Discover low-maintenance flowers that bring beauty to your garden with minimal effort. Starke Ayres shares top picks for blooms without the fuss. Read More on this
Butternut | 12 September 2024
Squashing misconceptions about Gummy Stem Blight
Growers of butternut, pumpkin and squash are all too familiar with a disease known as gummy stem blight (GSB). The fungal pathogen, previously known as Didymella bryoniae, may c... Read More on this
Chilli | 4 September 2024
Red hot Chilli Zinger
The Pongola area of South Africa is renowned for its’ Thai chillies. STAR 6604 has been a leading variety in the region for many years but recent trials have identified a new co... Read More on this
Namibia | 29 August 2024
Irati for late sowing in Namibia
Namibia produces a significant quantity of short-day onions but is unable to plant longer-day-length varieties due to latitude. This means that at some times of the ye... Read More on this
Onions | 22 August 2024
Brits Onion News – Tusker the young bull on the block
Although Brits in the North-West province of South Africa may not be the biggest onion-producing region of the country, it is certainly an important part of the overall supply p... Read More on this
16 August 2024
Creating a Colorful Haven: A Guide to Planning Your Flower Garden in Time for Spring
Get your garden ready for spring with Starke Ayres. Learn how to plan a vibrant flower garden that blooms with color and vitality throughout the season. Read More on this
Onions | 12 August 2024
Tacana Onion achieves in Namibia
Namibia is a vast country, and onions are produced from North to South. The wide range of latitudes, soils and climatic conditions means that it is unlikely that any single vari... Read More on this
Pepper | 8 August 2024
Peppers in the bush
Sweet peppers are an important source of income for many farmers in the Western Bushveld region of the Limpopo Province in South Africa. The area has mild winters, which allows ... Read More on this
18 July 2024
Record onion yields with Irati in Zambia
Mr Joe Daka is a successful grower of soybeans, seed and commercial maize in Zambia. These crops have been the backbone of his operation for many years, but in 2021 he diversifi... Read More on this
17 July 2024
Profitable Crop Selection: Analyzing the Best Vegetables for Commercial Farming
Discover the best vegetables for profitable commercial farming with insights from Starke Ayres, your trusted partner for quality seeds and agricultural expertise. Read More on this
Lettuce | 11 July 2024
Introducing Vernalia: Your Winter Crisp Head Lettuce Solution
Winter's grip on fresh produce is about to change with the arrival of Vernalia, a remarkable new crisp-head lettuce variety. Specifically selected for the colder months, Vernali... Read More on this
Lettuce | 3 July 2024
Starke Ayres Joins Little Gem Segment With Tyros
Little gem lettuce is often described as a cross between romaine and butter lettuce. These mini romaine types produce compact hearts with tender sweet leaves, perfect for side s... Read More on this
24 June 2024
Seasonal Planting - Maximizing Your Vegetable Garden Year-Round
Unlock the secrets to year-round vegetable gardening in the Southern Hemisphere with Starke Ayres. Discover seasonal planting strategies for every climate. Read More on this
Uganda | 19 June 2024
Farmer education; a key driver of successful vegetable farming in Uganda
The sharing of knowledge and experiences with farming communities is a cornerstone of Starke Ayres’ activities in Uganda. To achieve this, as many opportunities as possible are ... Read More on this
Farming | 19 June 2024
An Adorable Update On Our Winged Warriors At Starke Ayres
On May 17th, EcoSolutions collaborated with Starke Ayres in Kempton Park to ring three fledgling owls on the property. The process began with using a forklift safety cage to rem... Read More on this
30 May 2024
The Hall Field Days, New York State, USA
During the third week of August, Starke Ayres participated in “The Hall Field Days” hosted by Seneca Vegetable Research Inc., in New York State, USA. More than 250 people repres... Read More on this