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Modelling the Relative Comparative Advantage of Organic Wheat Production in the Western Cape

Organic wheat production is seen as a way of spreading risk because it is a niche market that can obtain higher prices. However, there is uncertainty about the potential of the organic wheat industry in South Africa.   For more information, contact:...

The Allelopathic Potential of Rye Grass and Important Rotational Crops in the Winter Rainfall Area of the Western Cape

For more information, contact: Mike Ferreira Tel: 021 808 5279 mikefe@elsenburg.com

The Effect of Herbicides on Wheat, Canola, Lupine and Medic Cultivars

For more information, contact:   Mike Ferreira Tel: 021 808 5279 mikefe@elsenburg.com

The Effect of Nitrogen (N), Soil Temperature, Soil Moisture, Soil Reaction and Day Length on the Growth and Production of Ryegrass and Clover under Controlled Conditions at Elsenburg

Four rates of fertiliser nitrogen (0, 50, 100 and 150kg N/ha) are tested in combination with four factors (soil temperature, soil moisture, soil reaction and day length) as separate experiments: N rate and soil temperature (6, 12 and 18 oC) N rate...

The Effect of Sulfonylurea Herbicides on Rotational Crops in Small Grain Cropping Systems of the Western Cape

For more information, contact:   Mike Ferreira Tel: 021 808 5279 mikefe@elsenburg.com

The Evaluation of Alternative Crops: Madumbe

The project involves planting different cultivars at different regions.   For more information, contact: Jacques van Zyl Tel: 021 808 5302 <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:" href="mailto:" jacquesvz@...

The Influence of a Strategic Nitrogen (N) Application on the Dry Matter (DM) Production of Ryegrass and Clover in a Perennial Ryegrass-Clover Pasture under Irrigation

Different rates of fertilizer nitrogen (0, 50, 100 and 150kg N/ha) are applied in April, June, July, August and September (as a single application) and the effect of these treatments on dry matter production, botanical composition and the quality of a...

The Influence of Cultivation and Crop Rotation on the Population Dynamics of Plant Parasitical Nematodes

For more information, contact:   Jacques van Zyl Tel: 021 808 5302 jacquesvz@elsenburg.com

The Influence of the Method of Topdressing Fertiliser Phosphorus (P) to Established Kikuyu at the Outeniqua Research Station

Five P-rates (0, 40, 80, 120 and 160 kg P/ha) are applied as topdressings (applied to the soil surface and irrigated into the root zone or mixed with the top 10cm soil through rotovator action).   Dry matter production and soil-P levels are recorded....

The Investigation of Peanuts as an Alternative Crop in the Western Cape

This project involves planting different cultivars at different localities.   For more information, contact: Jacques van Zyl Tel: 021 808 5302 jacquesvz@elsenburg.com

The Response of the Weed Seed Bank to Crop Rotation, Cultivation and Weed Control at Langgewens and Tygerhoek in the Western Cape

For more information, contact:   Mike Ferreira Tel: 021 808 5279 mikefe@elsenburg.com

The Retting Potential of Coastal Regions in the Western Cape for Flax Fibre Production

This project involves investigating retting at three localities.   For more information, contact: Jacques van Zyl Tel: 021 808 5302 jacquesvz@elsenburg.com