| AGROMETEOROLOGYThis programme focuses on the use of weather and climate information and monitoring for the forecast and prediction of the weather elements that have direct relevance on agricultural planning and the protection of crop, forest and livestock. The Agro-Climate Network & Databank is maintained as a national asset.
VMAT - Vundisa Manure Application Tool is used to Calculate Manure Requirements for Vegetables. It was developed by Zibuyile
Dlamini, Prof Sue Walker, Sthembiso Fakude, and Dr Betsie le Roux (Univ.
Pretoria), under a Water Research Commission (WRC) project K5/2823 entitled
“Evaluation of the management and impact of the quantity and quality of water for
new Agri-Parks in selected provinces of South Africa” ~ ~ Click HERE to access latest Agrometeorology Reports ~ ~ ~~ Agrometeorology Activitities ~~ For more information contact the Research Team Manager: Dr Mokhele Moeletsi E-mail: MoeletsiM@arc.agric.za, Tel:
+27 (0)12 310 2537
| | SOIL SCIENCE AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES
This programme focuses on soil as a natural resource: its formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological and fertility properties - which are linked to the sustainable use and management of soils. The Soil Information System is maintained as a national asset. ~~ Soil Science Activities ~~
~~ Analytical Services ~~ ~~ Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology Research ~~ For more information contact the Research Team Manager: Dr. Garry Paterson
E-mail: Garry@arc.agric.za
Tel: +27 (0)12 310 2601
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