Agriskoops - 20 March 2026

On today’s Agriskoops, we’re joined by Michael Esmeraldo, secretary-treasurer of the South African Irrigation Institute (SABI). He explains who SABI is, why efficient irrigation is crucial to South Africa’s agricultural future, and the key challenges currently facing the irrigation sector.

On Agriskoops today, we speak to the co-founder of EcoRestore Africa, Chloe Cormack. EcoRestore Africa enhances biochar with tailored microbes to restore soils and safeguard water, helping farmers increase yields, cut input costs, and build climate-resilient livelihoods. She unpacks how EcoRestore Africa develops locally relevant microbial enhancements to biochar and…

On Agriskoops today: We’re joined by Willie Kruger from Herholdt’s Group, who shares insights into what they see as the ideal energy solution for modern farming. He also explains how Herholdt’s supports farmers in reducing their reliance on diesel and what it means to partner with the company for long-term…

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts from a talk by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. With the Western Cape planting season approaching, he unpacks how the Middle East conflict is affecting agriculture, particularly rising fuel and fertiliser costs.

On Agriskoops today: we talk to Nicolene Schoeman. She is the marketing manager at the company Baytrac. She tells us more about their wireless tracking technology. She explains what makes Baytrac's wireless tracking solution stand out. She also explains the term geofencing and why these tracking systems are secure and…