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Who doesn’t love a little competition; a little flex over how much you know! Here’s the opportunity; 20 interesting, mos...
12/02/2025

Who doesn’t love a little competition; a little flex over how much you know!
Here’s the opportunity; 20 interesting, mostly multiple choice, avo & mac-related questions.
It’s completely anonymous and you get your score straight away so, if you need the bragging rights, be sure to email me your score and comments.
Make sure you’re subscribed, by sending your email address to me, [email protected], so that you get the overall results.
Go on - do it NOW! Click this link ... https://forms.gle/kG7eLgSXm75spPMw8
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How are macs pollinated?Why is cross pollination beneficial?Why do so many small nuts fall off?These, and many other fac...
05/02/2025

How are macs pollinated?
Why is cross pollination beneficial?
Why do so many small nuts fall off?
These, and many other factors around the start of the mac nut growing process are covered in this short video. Enjoy and share!
https://youtu.be/vbYIALmx7tU
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Take a look at CILFAM; an avo variety I’d never heard of.How does this farmer protect young trees from browers (I’d neve...
30/01/2025

Take a look at CILFAM; an avo variety I’d never heard of.
How does this farmer protect young trees from browers (I’d never seen this before!)
Why does this JAFF prefer to plant rows up and down hills rather than with contours?
These are a few or the interesting things I found at this Kranskop (KZN) mac and avo farm. Read more here.
https://www.tropicalbytes.co.za/2025_01_jaff37/

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Not sure how appropriate it is to share my personal thoughts but … when I first learnt about the behaviour of avocado fl...
23/01/2025

Not sure how appropriate it is to share my personal thoughts but … when I first learnt about the behaviour of avocado flowers, my first thought was “How very ‘woke’”. Now, maybe I don’t fully understand that term, or maybe you’ve thought it to.
If you’re wondering what the fl🌷wer I’m talking about, you should watch this edition of Byte-sized Info which is a lot more scientific than the average thought in my head. 😂 Enjoy!
And share with anyone else you think might be intrigued by transexual avo trees.
https://youtu.be/cnFhKCX_B9c
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Sometimes we chose to farm. Sometimes farming choses us. Either way, farmers inherently want to do their best; with resu...
19/01/2025

Sometimes we chose to farm. Sometimes farming choses us.
Either way, farmers inherently want to do their best; with results, with sustainability, with balance … but it’s a tight rope, a narrow line. And there’s SO much, outside of your control, that can either make or break the outcomes.
Wouldn’t it be great to hear from top farmers? The ones who are managing to get it right, against their own parameters as well as by industry standards? YOU CAN!
TropicalBytes is a platform that equips farmers for excellence and success by sharing knowledge and expertise. Read the 80+ farmer stories already written; www.tropicalbytes.co.za and make sure you don’t miss any of the incredible info that’ll be shared this year! You’re not alone; we’re here for you!

A Clean Slate; the best gift - an opportunity to drop the weight of the previous year and walk, light and energised, int...
12/01/2025

A Clean Slate; the best gift - an opportunity to drop the weight of the previous year and walk, light and energised, into the new.
A good point to relook at where we slacked and where we could have improved and to refocus our energy on that which matters.

For me, personally, it’s going to be a revealing year as I work hard to break boundaries and explore the ‘uncomfortable’; I’m betting it’s not as uncomfortable as I’ve imagined.
Part of that is taking TropicalBytes out in the sunshine (and rain) a lot more; by adding new features and sharing them more. My goal is that this helps farmers and allows us all to elevate the value of everything we do. To kick that off, I’ve made a short clip ‘introducing’ TropicalBytes. Enjoy. Follow. Like. Share. Discover.
https://youtu.be/2kfoD6NMXOA?si=D-1y5Ynqjod2EjpK

Homemade Environmentally-friendly poison postsMost fruit farmers (nuts included) wage war with the pests who rob them; e...
06/08/2024

Homemade Environmentally-friendly poison posts

Most fruit farmers (nuts included) wage war with the pests who rob them; even the tolerant ones have to employ some sort of defense. This TropicalBytes JAFF has found a clever, cost-effective AND environmentally responsible way to discourage (okay – kill) fruit flies infesting the avo orchards. Learn more in his story - https://www.tropicalbytes.co.za/2024_03_jaff35_part2v3/

It's been too long - I know! But we're back ... and have brought Part 2 of the last story with. 😁 https://www.tropicalby...
22/07/2024

It's been too long - I know! But we're back ... and have brought Part 2 of the last story with. 😁 https://www.tropicalbytes.co.za/2024_03_jaff35_part2v3/
He's an incredible avo farmer who is self-taught (we learn more from these guys because they are 'uncontaminated' by norms and modes) and unafraid (another bonus as he shares what hasn't worked as much as what has ...).
Enjoy the read and share with all your farmer friends so they can be better!

Dive into the heart of ZZ2’s operations and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how their innovative use of drape...
31/01/2024

Dive into the heart of ZZ2’s operations and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how their innovative use of drape netting is setting new standards in avocado orchards.

Witness their journey from modest roots to becoming a global trademark in farming. We uncover the layers of their success, spotlighting avocados as a cornerstone of their growth and the transformative techniques they’re championing.

Get an inside look at their unique approach to farming, the secret behind their corporate yet inclusive model and meet the diverse team that forms the backbone of ZZ2 and their enduring ethos that makes it more than just a business—it’s a farming family.

This story isn’t just about a company; it’s about a legacy of resilience and a future crafted with care.

You won’t want to miss this read! 🤓

Link in bio.

Pioneers of drape netting... Has ZZ2 changed the avocado farming game forever?Dive into the heart of ZZ2's operations an...
31/01/2024

Pioneers of drape netting... Has ZZ2 changed the avocado farming game forever?

Dive into the heart of ZZ2's operations and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how their innovative use of drape netting is setting new standards in avocado orchards.

Witness their journey from modest roots to becoming a global trademark in farming. We uncover the layers of their success, spotlighting avocados as a cornerstone of their growth and the transformative techniques they're championing.

Get an inside look at their unique approach to farming, the secret behind their corporate yet inclusive model and meet the diverse team that forms the backbone of ZZ2 and their enduring ethos that makes it more than just a business—it's a farming family.

This story isn't just about a company; it's about a legacy of resilience and a future crafted with care.

You won't want to miss this read! 👇🤓

https://www.tropicalbytes.co.za/2024_01_jaff34/

Merry Christmas! With love from TropicalBytes 🎄🎅
24/12/2023

Merry Christmas! With love from TropicalBytes 🎄🎅

Merry Christmas! With love from TropicalBytes 🎄🎅
24/12/2023

Merry Christmas! With love from TropicalBytes 🎄🎅

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