Newskoop Agriskoops (English)

Agriskoops (English)

Agriskoops, hosted by Eddie Goldberg, focuses daily on the latest developments in the agricultural sector – from farm to market. We bring you agricultural news and insightful interviews with producers, farmers, organised agriculture and other important role players in the agricultural sector. We focus on the challenges and opportunities in the sector with practical information, trends and technology that shape the future of farming, but also talk at grassroots level with the people who make up the heart of farming. Feel free to listen to Agriskoops – for your daily harvest of agricultural knowledge.
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16 Episodes

Agriskoops - 23 March 2026

On Agriskoops today, the head of Intercultural Relations and Cooperation at AfriForum, Barend Uys, and the development coordinator of agriculture at Saai, Leon Lourens, tell us more about a vegetable project in Tsheseng in the Free State. This joint project between AfriForum, Saai, and the local community produces spinach, carrots,…
23 Mar 2AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 20 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: The Biological Lead at the company Omnia Nutriology®, Venessa Moodley tells us more about biostimulants and how they can play a bigger role in sustainable agriculture. Biostimulants are becoming more important in modern crop production.
20 Mar 4AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 19 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo. He talks about South Africa’s recent maize exports as well as the expectation for the new marketing season.
19 Mar 3AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 18 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the CEO of CropLife South Africa, Rodney Bell. He explains who they are and what their role is in South African agriculture.
18 Mar 2AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 17 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Desmond Irabor. He is the CEO and founder of the company Agrofi, part of the Ayemere Group. We talk about the challenges and opportunities within the egg production industry, especially in the South African market.
17 Mar 3AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 16 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the marketing manager at the company Baytrac. She tells us more about safety and security and the benefits of personnel trackers.
16 Mar 2AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 13 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Graham Barnes. He is the sales manager at the company Integrated Aerial Systems and tells us more about drone spraying as a professional, precise and legally regulated agricultural service. What farmers need to know when considering this as part of their operations.
13 Mar 1AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 12 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo. He talks about the impact of the current Middle East Conflict on South African agriculture.
12 Mar 2AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 11 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Gerhard Cronje. He is the CEO of the company Maskam Water. They specialise in onsite sustainable water solutions. He tells us more about their systems and how it can improve sustainable water usage in your home or on your farm.
11 Mar 1AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 10 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Desmond Irabor. He is the CEO and founder of the company Agrofi, part of the Ayemere Group. He tells us more about maintaining cost-effectiveness while upholding high standards of quality and sustainability in egg production. He also explains the importance of high-standard customer service.
9 Mar 10PM 4 min

Agriskoops - 9 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We share excerpts from a Croplife SA webinar. The senior lecturer in the department of zoology and entomology at the University of the Free State, Dr. Milad Rashidifard, shared his knowledge on the impact of roundworms in agriculture.
9 Mar 4AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 6 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Ruan Barnard. He is the founder and CEO of TerraSol Africa. A commercial solar and agrivoltaics company operating across Africa. Ruan specialises in integrating renewable energy with agriculture and industry, delivering practical solutions that enhance energy resilience, food security, and sustainability while accelerating Africa’s…
6 Mar 3AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 5 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Ruan Barnard. He is the founder and CEO of TerraSol Africa. A commercial solar and agrivoltaics company operating across Africa. Ruan specialises in integrating renewable energy with agriculture and industry, delivering practical solutions that enhance energy resilience, food security, and sustainability while accelerating Africa’s…
5 Mar 3AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 4 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We speak to Professor Waldo Krugell, an economics expert at North-West University, about what South African farmers and policymakers can learn from Peru’s booming blueberry exports.
4 Mar 2AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 3 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Desmond Irabor. He is the CEO and founder of the company Agrofi, part of the Ayemere Group. He tells us more about their egg farm and especially the importance of animal welfare at the farm.
3 Mar 2AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 2 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the Marketing Manager at the company Baytrac. She tells us more about the company, who they are, and what they offer.
2 Mar 2AM 4 min