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INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURAL PODCASTS:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//videos?view=0...
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04/09/2026

From the CRI Symposium back to the studio.

Our podcast setup is built for a true pack-up-and-go operation — packed, transported, assembled and ready to record wherever the conversation takes us.

Setting up all the technical gear is normally Dewald’s department… but today, Louise handled the full setup herself.

Everything connected, assembled and ready to go.

The studio is back in action and we’re ready for the next Lucentlands Podcast series.

03/09/2026

As agriculture expands into new areas and replaces natural vegetation, insects and other organisms are forced to find alternative habitats—and well-irrigated, fertilised crops can become especially attractive.

Dr Elleunorah Allsopp, Entomologist, explains why agricultural expansion can contribute to the emergence of new crop pests. It is another reason why industries need skilled entomologists who can identify changing threats and help growers respond before serious damage occurs.

🎥YouTube: https://f.mtr.cool/ucekziil05
🎧Spotify: https://f.mtr.cool/1o4ppgmdtw

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
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DNA technology is changing the way agriculture selects plants, solves production challenges and protects biodiversity.Fr...
02/09/2026

DNA technology is changing the way agriculture selects plants, solves production challenges and protects biodiversity.

From identifying valuable genes at seedling stage to testing pollination compatibility and sequencing indigenous species, molecular genetics is helping the agricultural sector make more informed and efficient decisions.

But technology alone is not enough. Field evaluation remains essential, applied research must respond to producers’ needs, and young people need opportunities to experience science beyond the classroom.

Read the newsletter to discover how molecular genetics is supporting agriculture, biodiversity and the next generation of scientists: https://f.mtr.cool/imcnuzucww

Hello, Spring!Across South Africa, a new season is beginning.Orchards are waking up, vineyards are pushing new growth an...
01/09/2026

Hello, Spring!

Across South Africa, a new season is beginning.

Orchards are waking up, vineyards are pushing new growth and fields are starting to change — bringing with them another season of work, opportunity and stories worth telling.

At Lucentlands, agriculture is what we know and what we love to capture. From the people behind the industry to the crops, businesses and innovations shaping its future, spring gives us a fresh canvas.

Here’s to new growth, new stories and a productive season ahead.

Happy Spring Day! 🌸

An insect pest can undo an entire season’s work within days—and, when phytosanitary pests are detected in exported fruit...
31/08/2026

An insect pest can undo an entire season’s work within days—and, when phytosanitary pests are detected in exported fruit, the consequences can extend far beyond a single farm.

In Episode 155 of the Lucentlands Podcast, entomologist Dr Elleunorah Allsopp draws on more than four decades of agricultural research to explain why understanding insects is fundamental to profitable and sustainable farming.

She discusses the move from conventional spray programmes to knowledge-intensive integrated pest management, the influence of climate change on pest populations and the growing role of drones, remote sensing, AI and precision spraying.

Dr Allsopp also reflects on becoming one of the first women admitted into agricultural research positions, the importance of mentoring young researchers and the danger of allowing decades of institutional knowledge to disappear when experienced specialists retire.

As she says, “Knowledge is something that only has value when you share it.”

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🎧Spotify: https://f.mtr.cool/xlnergwtbi

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
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30/08/2026

When a retailer starts asking growers for a specific grape brand, the market dynamic begins to change.

Jacobus van der Merwe, Business Development Manager of Fruitips, explains how demand from M&S influenced the decision to establish TIQI plantings in Namibia.

The aim is for TIQI to become a product that retailers actively request—and one that strengthens the wider relationship between growers and supermarkets.

Watch the full episode to learn how Fruitips is building TIQI as a controlled global grape brand.

🎥YouTube: https://f.mtr.cool/7kyrimgrj0
🎧Spotify: https://f.mtr.cool/001mrxvqji

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
https://f.mtr.cool/vruhhsslfl

29/08/2026

“This is not a normal grape. We need to do something special.”

That was Rob Meihuizen’s response when he first tasted the grapes that would eventually become TIQI.

Jacobus van der Merwe, Business Development Manager of Fruitips, shares how a tasting in Hong Kong sparked the idea to create something far more distinctive than another grape variety in a conventional bag or punnet.

🎥YouTube: https://f.mtr.cool/fv29vb9a23
🎧Spotify: https://f.mtr.cool/afke8tndxg

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
https://f.mtr.cool/vruhhsslfl

28/08/2026

“To measure is to manage.”

Testing and collecting data are only the beginning. The real value lies in understanding the results and using them to make better management decisions.

Sheila Storey, Consultant to Nemlab & Soil Health Support Centre and Director at NemaBio, encourages producers to move beyond simply knowing what is happening beneath their crops. Use the information. Address the cause. Manage the problem.

Don’t guess—measure, understand and act.

Watch the full conversation on the Lucentlands Podcast.

🎥YouTube: https://f.mtr.cool/2t3q2l3h0z
🎧Spotify: https://f.mtr.cool/z5nab3p7pb

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
https://f.mtr.cool/vruhhsslfl

27/08/2026

Apple or strawberry? TIQI’s distinctive flavour seems to offer a different experience for every consumer.

According to Jacobus van der Merwe, Business Development Manager of Fruitips, the grapes received a score of over 90% during consumer tasting at M&S—making them the highest-ranked fruit tested there.

“My children say it tastes like an apple. For me, it tastes like a strawberry.”
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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
https://f.mtr.cool/vruhhsslfl

27/08/2026

As we're getting closer to the end of 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, we thought we'd share this inspiring video again. It is focused on 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 & 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡. We shared this impact video during our 20th Anniversary Conference last year. Listen to these wonderful stories and be encouraged by each person's passion and reslience!

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