CropLife South Africa is a non-profit industry association that serves and represents responsible manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of sustainable crop protection, plant biotechnology and public health solutions in the agricultural, public health, non-crop and consumer sectors of South Africa. We enable our members to be providers of environmentally compatible solutions that ensure sustainable, safe and affordable food production, and therefore food security, in South Africa.
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1262 Embankment Road
310 Lougardia Building
Centurion, Gauteng 0157, ZA
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The new labeling system for pesticides can be confusing. Experts from CropLife South Africa shed light on recent changes affecting Group 1 Category B pesticides and remind farmers to securely store hazardous products in lockable facilities.
‼ REMINDER TO REGISTER ‼ 📽 Rodenticide modes of action, toxicology and risk management by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn 📅 18 October 2024 🕐 13h00 ✍ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dAJ3rZ96
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South African farmers must comply with the Hazardous Substances Act of 1973 when using pesticides, especially Group 1 Category B products. Experts from CropLife South Africa explain key regulations, including storage requirements, identification of Group 1 hazardous substances, and the need for safe handling.
‼ REMINDER TO REGISTER ‼ 📽 Soil health and the biology that supports it by Prof Gerhard du Preez 📅 4 October 2024 🕐 13h00 ✍ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqhNtC5E
It is important to be proactive, rather than reactive, as the industry moves towards a safer future for South African agriculture. Our experts explain the phase-out of SA's agricultural remedies: https://lnkd.in/dqNg4Tyc
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At Food For Mzansi’s Agricultural Workers Day at Nampo Cape, CropLife South Africa led a vital pesticide safety masterclass, Old Mutual South Africa provided key financial tips, and Jason Baartman’s high-energy hip-hop set celebrated workers. Workers received safety kits with the compliments of BASF Agricultural Solutions.
Managing pesticide waste properly is not just about following the rules. It is about taking care of the land you love, keeping the people who work the land and eat your crops safe, and making sure the beauty of your farm stays intact for future generations. https://lnkd.in/dDqijTvB
‼ REMINDER TO REGISTER ‼ 📽 Diseases that affect maize - an IPM approach by Dr. Bradley Flett (Grain Crops Institute) 📅 30 August 2024 🕐 13h00 ✍ Register here: https://lnkd.in/deQzf3zE
‼ REMINDER TO REGISTER ‼ 📽 Herbicides in ecosystem management 🗓 23 August 2024 🕐 13h00 ✍ Register here: https://lnkd.in/d3jDMNw7