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HUMMINGBIRD TECHNOLOGIES GETS A NEW PREMISES - MERRIVALE
Hummingbird Technologies, our leading company in agricultural drone technology, is excited to announce its relocation to new premises in Merrivale, KwaZulu-Natal. The move marks a significant milestone for the company, allowing us to expand our operations and enhance our services in the agritech sector. The new office will serve as a central hub for innovation and client support, reflecting Hummingbird Technologies' commitment to advancing precision agriculture through cutting-edge drone solutions. This transition aims to bolster our capacity for research and development, providing greater support to farmers and agribusinesses across the region.
The berg show 2023 - Winterton
Hummingbird Technologies' annual presence at The Berg Show in Winterton was a celebrated event. This year, our showcase featured a live agricultural drone demonstration by Carl, Fisher, our Lead Drone Pilot, highlighting the real-time insights that empower informed crop management decisions.
Our exclusive interview with VS Agri underscored the importance of collaborative innovation in agriculture. The event was a dynamic platform to connect with farmers, gather feedback, and refine our technology.
We're committed to leading the transformation of agriculture through technology, and The Berg Show is where we connect, learn, and inspire. Thank you to all who joined us. See you next year for more agri-tech excellence!
TRAINING DEMO AT ICC DURBAN
Enhancing Agriculture with Hummingbird Technologies' Cutting-Edge Drone Solutions A Training Demo at ICC Durban In a world where technological advancements are revolutionizing various industries, agriculture stands as a key beneficiary of these breakthroughs. Embracing the potential of drones in modern farming, Hummingbird Technologies recently showcased their pioneering drone solutions at a training demo held at the ICC Durban. The event shed light on how these cutting-edge technologies can significantly transform the agricultural landscape, ensuring sustainability, efficiency, and increased yields.
RIPENING OF SUGARCANE | AGRONOMY - SASRI
In this article we will discuss about the ripening of sugarcane. The ultimate economic product of sugarcane is not the seed but the sugar, which is stored in the stalk and cannot be seen by naked eye. Sugarcane maturity, therefore, cannot be judged by the considerations applicable to grain crops.
Accumulation of sugar in the stalk begins soon after completion of elongation phase when glucose produced during photosynthesis is not utilized mainly for further growth but stored largely in the stalk as sucrose.
ELDANA CONTOL ON SUGARCANE - SASRI
Crop management practices. Insecticide use The insecticide Fastac (SC) can be used to treat selected carryover crops to reduce the impact eldana can have on such crops. Fastac should be applied eight times, once every two weeks at a rate of 200 ml product in 350 litres of water, per hectare, per application over the period August to November. Generally if the value for % Internodes Bored or % Stalk Length Red is above 3, the use of Fastac can be economically justified (refer to the section on farm surveys). Fastac is registered for both ground and aerial application.
SUGARCANE NEWSLETTER - SASRI
Prepare for a dry summer! SASRI has recently released Extension Newsletters alerting growers to the high probability of a dry summer. This follows a prediction by the World Meteorological Organisation of a full El Nino phenomenon developing by September 2023. El Nino is linked to below-average rainfall and increased temperatures in South Africa. Eldana infestations intensify during periods of below-normal rainfall. Yellow sugarcane aphid (YSA) also thrives when the crop is stressed. The newsletters provide detailed recommendations (customised separately for the coastal and midlands regions) on limiting the impact of these pests through a range of field practices.