False codling moth is native so sub-Saharan Africa. The most important cultivated hosts of FCM are citrus, stone fruit, macadamias, pomegranates and avocados. FCM can effectively be controlled using integrated means which include orchard sanitation, augmentation of natural enemies and sterile insect technique. In our program of 9 September, Sias Leipoldt Business Development Manager at Madumbi talks about control measures and the use of Cryptex. Product quality is very important and only the most effective products are put on the market.
Alida Naudé, Clinical Audiologist at Amtronix tells us more about animal audio detection and the benefits thereof in dairy production systems. Cows are sensitive to high frequency noises. A study is conducted to test the effect of music and milk production of dairy cows.
Suzanne Oosthuizen, Managing Director of Undercover Farming has information on their Cape Conference that will be held on 3 and 4 November. Interesting topics will be discussed.
Willem van der Merwe, Owner of Rooi Ivoor Game farming near Alldays talks about capturing wild animals. They use the passive capturing method and Willem says that it reduces stress in the animals and there are less moralities.
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