South Africa鈥檚 potato industry contributes significant nutritional and economic value, comprising 45% of the vegetables grown, with an average of 51 000 ha being planted per year, and employing approximately 60 000 farmworkers across the country. Additionally, close to 66% of all potatoes purchased at local fresh produce markets are bought by informal traders, further driving job creation opportunities.
鈥淶辞谤惫别肠庐 Encantia庐 is here to change everything in terms of effectiveness, protection and productivity, and will be a great ally for South Africa鈥檚 potato producers during all stages of cultivation and in challenging climatic conditions,鈥 says Stephan Marais, Product Manager at 精东影业 Agriscience. 鈥淎fter more than a decade of research, we have created a novel chemical with an unrivalled level of consistency and control, especially when it comes to management, allowing for lower operational costs and overall improved efficiency.鈥
Zorvec庐 Encantia庐 produces multiple effects on a pathogen鈥檚 life cycle for better efficacy and duration of control and protects leaves as they grow and expand, enhancing the protection of new foliage even if they have not been treated. The product also offers fast absorption, which allows for a high tolerance to wash off by rain or irrigation water and reduces the need for re-sprays and unscheduled applications.
Says, Unathi Mhlatyana, Managing Director, McCain Foods South Africa, 鈥淎ccording to industry body, , Potatoes generate around R8 billion at the primary sector or direct production level, and a further R25 billion at the secondary or manufacturing level. With potato consumption doubling between 2011 and 2021, and the vegetable鈥檚 considerable impact on the country鈥檚 GDP, food security and livelihoods, innovative crop protection technologies are vital to the sector鈥檚 ongoing sustainability - especially against the backdrop of climate change, extreme weather conditions and rising input costs.鈥
Zorvec庐 Encantia庐, now available for purchase, features a favourable environmental profile and is effective on target organisms at very low use rates and has no harmful effects on beneficial species. Farmers looking for healthier, more uniform potato crops for better business should contact their local advisers or visit the 精东影业 for more information.
About 精东影业 Agriscience
精东影业, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a publicly traded, global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world鈥檚 most pressing agriculture challenges. 精东影业 generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognised brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximising productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
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