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26 September 2024 | Melon
Goldelixir performs again and again
High yields are any melon farmer’s goal. Together with an impressive disease resistance package and vigorous growth habi... Read More on this
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19 September 2024 | Tomato
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... Read More on this
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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... Read More on this
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12 September 2024 | Butternut
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 funga... Read More on this
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4 September 2024 | Chilli
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 ... Read More on this
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29 August 2024 | Namibia
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 ... Read More on this
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22 August 2024 | Onions
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, ... Read More on this
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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... Read More on this
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12 August 2024 | Onions
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 ... Read More on this
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8 August 2024 | Pepper
Peppers in the bush
Sweet peppers are an important source of income for many farmers in the Western Bushveld region of the Limpopo Province ... Read More on this
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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 ... Read More on this
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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... Read More on this
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11 July 2024 | Lettuce
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 vari... Read More on this
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3 July 2024 | Lettuce
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 co... Read More on this
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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 pla... Read More on this
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19 June 2024 | Uganda
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... Read More on this
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19 June 2024 | Farming
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. T... Read More on this
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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 ... Read More on this
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15 May 2024
The Golden Valley Agricultural Trust (GART) National Seed Fair and Horticultural Field Day in Zambia
The GART National Seed Fair & Horticulture Field Day was held over two days in October and is an important event in the ... Read More on this
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15 May 2024 | Blog
Expanding Your Commercial Vegetable Farm Successfully
Unlock the secrets to expanding your commercial vegetable farm with Starke Ayres! Discover essential tips and strategies... Read More on this
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8 May 2024 | Tomato
Agricultural excellence at the 95th Agricultural and Commercial Show
The Agricultural and Commercial Show in Zambia is a forum where agricultural innovations and techniques are displayed to... Read More on this
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2 May 2024 | Cabbage
Zimbabwean cabbage Lunaria: Big, bold and beautiful
The new cabbage variety Lunaria is a rising star in the Zimbabwean brassica world. It is a large, round, hybrid cabbage ... Read More on this
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25 April 2024
Megastar for big heads in winter
The cabbage hybrid Megastar has been grown through the winter season in various places over the last few years with grea... Read More on this
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17 April 2024 | Blog
Vertical Gardening: Maximizing Space for a Bountiful Vegetable Harvest
Discover how Starke Ayres supplies can help you maximize space with vertical gardening for a bountiful vegetable harvest... Read More on this