Newskoop Agriskoops (English)

Agriskoops - 29 July 2026

Loading player...
On Agriskoops today, we talk to Eben du Plessis, vice president of Agri Eastern Cape. He discusses this year’s Agri Eastern Cape and Eastern Cape RPO Annual Congress, taking place on 5 and 6 August, and gives an overview of what delegates can expect. He also explains the importance of partnerships and organised agriculture in helping the sector navigate uncertainty and outlines the key outcomes Agri Eastern Cape hopes to achieve by the close of the congress.
29 Jul 12AM English South Africa Daily News · Nature

Other recent episodes

Agriskoops - 13 November 2026

On Agriskoops today: We listen to extracts from a Croplife SA webinar on the importance of taking advice from a trusted crop advisor. A senior lecturer from the University of the Free State, doctor Pieter Bruwer, explains why verifying credentials is the most important sustainability tool in terms of crop…
13 Nov 12AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 12 November 2026

On Agriskoops today: We talk to the economist Waldo Krugell. He discusses the financial impact of the US decision to exclude South Africa from AGOA, starting next year.
12 Nov 1AM 4 min

Agriskoops - 11 November 2026

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts from a talk by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. Food security remains a key focus for the agricultural sector, with countries in Southern Africa at risk of falling further down the food security ladder in the…
11 Nov 12AM 5 min

Agriskoops - 10 November 2026

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Chief Africa Economist at Coface, Aroni Chaudhuri. He discusses the possibility of an El Niño developing towards the end of 2026 and its potential impact on agriculture. He gives an overview of the possible longer-term damage that droughts, heatwaves and wildfires can…
9 Nov 11PM 5 min

Agriskoops - 9 November 2026

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Arno Moore of BISA (Bio-Insectaries SA He explains how they use biological methods to control flies on farms. He provides an overview of the importance of fly control, how their programme works, and how farmers can participate in the programme.
9 Nov 12AM 4 min
All episodes