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20 October 2021
PFEIFFER making its mark in the Bosveld
Johan van der Linde of York Farms in the Ellisras area has planted PFEIFFER sweet peppers for the past two seasons as hi... Read More on this
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12 October 2021 | Gem Squash
The PINNACLE of gem squash production
Gem squash is one of the crops produced on Mollshoop and the preferred variety is PINNACLE.... Read More on this
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6 October 2021 | Lettuce
Suntred: The new little gem lettuce to add colour to your range
With all the different lettuce types currently on the market, finding that ideal variety mix for your range can be daunt... Read More on this
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29 September 2021 | Uganda
Starke Ayres is now in Uganda
STARKE AYRES lovers and family in Uganda we have good news! We have opened our doors closer to you at our new ... Read More on this
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22 September 2021 | Cabbage
STAR 3316 triumphs yet again
Fred Bartels, a farmer in the New Hanover area of KwaZulu-Natal, has planted STAR 3316 for the past six years coming out... Read More on this
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15 September 2021 | Kenya
New product developments in Kenya
New product development (NPD)/trials covers the complete process of bringing a new product to market, renewing an existi... Read More on this
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8 September 2021 | Zucchini
Everglade the exciting new zucchini variety for South African growers
Producing zucchini squash has become increasingly challenging over the years with higher demands for quality and rising ... Read More on this
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1 September 2021 | Beans
STAR 2007 breaking the scale in KwaZulu-Natal
This February, farmers in the Weenen area of KwaZulu-Natal chose to plant the STARKE AYRES bean variety STAR 2007.... Read More on this
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25 August 2021 | Tomato
Miyon doing well in the Bosveld
Jaco Wagner from XDSL Trading was extremely happy with the MIYON he planted.... Read More on this
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28 June 2021 | Zimbabwe
Onion Storage in Zimbabwe
Onion storage is an integral part of onion production in Zimbabwe. Onions are an easy crop to produce in this country bu... Read More on this
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2 June 2021 | Nurseries
Time to embrace professional nursery-raisers
When it comes to horticultural vegetable-growing, nursery management is a critical component determining the degree of s... Read More on this
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26 May 2021 | Tomato
RENKA: Performance all the way to the top
RENKA is a new indeterminate hybrid, round tomato that performs very well under covered production systems on the Cape W... Read More on this
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19 May 2021 | Butternut
Shiba butternut thriving
SHIBA butternut squash continues to impress.... Read More on this
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12 May 2021 | Hubbard Squash
STAR 7053: The hubbard of choice
Over the past three years, Hubbard squashes have produced excellent profits in the late winter and early summer mar... Read More on this
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5 May 2021 | Brassica
New enemy for brassica
Brassica crops, in particular cabbages, have long been popular with South African consumers and can provide farmers... Read More on this
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21 April 2021 | Lettuce
Lettuce and Thermodormancy
Lettuce is essentially a cool weather crop, making it the ideal crop for the winter season.... Read More on this
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14 April 2021 | Onions
Excellent year for Starke Ayres main season onions in the Bosveld
The 2020 onion season in the Western Bosveld region of Limpopo saw some exceptionally good results from STARKE AYRES oni... Read More on this
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7 April 2021 | Cabbage
Cabbage transplanting methods
Knowing how to transplant seedlings is essential to successful growth and production of abundant cabbage heads.... Read More on this
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6 April 2021 | Carrots
Good, better, BRILLYANCE
The newly introduced Nantes-type hybrid carrot BRILLYANCE offers a unique combination of summer bolting tolerance, stron... Read More on this
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6 April 2021 | South America
San Clemente, new pumpkin winner for Chilean farmers
Pumpkins are a very important crop in Chile, South America.... Read More on this
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6 April 2021 | Home Gardening
Gardening is growing
Create the perfect escape from your home office this autumn with Starke Ayres... Read More on this
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26 March 2021
A tomato range for all farmers
The STARKE AYRES tomato range has something for every commercial farmer in South Africa. STARKE AYRES covers the whole r... Read More on this
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24 March 2021
STAR 1105: Winter performer in Western Cape
With winter being a difficult season for most crops, STAR 1105 continues to grow in popularity among farmers who need a ... Read More on this
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8 March 2021
Megastar on the rise in Border region
MEGASTAR’s introduction to the Border region of the Eastern Cape was well received as it had big shoes to fill to compet... Read More on this