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The future of crop protection is not about choosing sides.Michelle Lesur, CEO of Andermatt Madumbi, believes biological ...
10/09/2026

The future of crop protection is not about choosing sides.

Michelle Lesur, CEO of Andermatt Madumbi, believes biological solutions and conventional chemistry both have a role to play. The challenge is to integrate them responsibly—helping farmers protect their crops, remain productive and meet the growing demand for safer, more sustainable food production.

Finding the right balance is where meaningful progress begins.

Watch the full conversation to learn how biologicals are becoming an increasingly important part of the farmer’s toolbox.

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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
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Your business may be busy doing excellent work.But if no one sees it, it’s easy to be overlooked.Today, social media is ...
09/09/2026

Your business may be busy doing excellent work.

But if no one sees it, it’s easy to be overlooked.

Today, social media is often the first place people go to understand who you are, what you do and whether your business is active, credible and relevant.

For agricultural companies especially, it creates a space to share expertise, projects, people, products and industry involvement on a consistent basis.

The challenge is finding the time to do it properly.

Lucentlands manages social media accounts for agricultural businesses, helping them stay visible, professional and part of the conversation.

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08/09/2026

Before reaching for a pesticide, take a moment to watch what the insect is doing.

Jean Kuiper, Director at RealIPM, explains that home gardens and farms contain far more beneficial predators than many people realise. An insect moving around and hunting may be helping to control pests by eating them or laying its eggs in them.

Her simple advice to gardeners is: “Think before you kill.”

Learning to distinguish between pests and beneficial insects can protect the natural allies already working in your garden.

Full podcast:
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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
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Integrated pest management is not about abandoning agricultural chemicals overnight. It is about using every available t...
07/09/2026

Integrated pest management is not about abandoning agricultural chemicals overnight. It is about using every available tool more intelligently.

Jean Kuiper, Director at RealIPM, began investigating biological crop protection after an intensive chemical programme in her commercial rose operation resulted in serious resistance problems. What started as an attempt to save her own crop developed into a commitment to helping farmers combine biological products, beneficial organisms, monitoring and carefully selected chemicals.

The conversation also examines soil health, cover crops, residue requirements and the growing pressure on farmers to produce high-quality crops with fewer conventional chemical interventions.

Her advice to growers is straightforward: “Be open-minded. Use these products, measure the benefit, measure the results and you’ll be very pleasantly surprised.”

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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
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06/09/2026

Pests and diseases can take away a grower’s harvest—and the profit attached to it—very quickly.

Dr Elleunorah Allsopp, Entomologist, highlights why timely, knowledgeable advice is so important in crop production. Growers invest throughout the season, but one unmanaged pest or disease outbreak can undo months of work just before harvest.

Effective monitoring, accurate identification and action at the right time are therefore critical to protecting both the crop and the farming business.

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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
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05/09/2026

When Dr Elleunorah Allsopp interviewed for a research position, the institute’s director questioned whether her “delicate female constitution” could withstand fieldwork in the vineyards.

The comment belonged to another era—but it reveals the barriers women entering agricultural research were expected to overcome.

Dr Elleunorah Allsopp, Entomologist, went on to build a career spanning more than four decades, conducting vital research and sharing practical knowledge across South Africa’s agricultural industries.

Watch the full conversation on the Lucentlands Podcast.

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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
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04/09/2026

From the CRI Symposium back to the studio.

Our podcast setup is built for a true pack-up-and-go operation — packed, transported, assembled and ready to record wherever the conversation takes us.

Setting up all the technical gear is normally Dewald’s department… but today, Louise handled the full setup herself.

Everything connected, assembled and ready to go.

The studio is back in action and we’re ready for the next Lucentlands Podcast series.

03/09/2026

As agriculture expands into new areas and replaces natural vegetation, insects and other organisms are forced to find alternative habitats—and well-irrigated, fertilised crops can become especially attractive.

Dr Elleunorah Allsopp, Entomologist, explains why agricultural expansion can contribute to the emergence of new crop pests. It is another reason why industries need skilled entomologists who can identify changing threats and help growers respond before serious damage occurs.

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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Agrarius. Find out more:
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DNA technology is changing the way agriculture selects plants, solves production challenges and protects biodiversity.Fr...
02/09/2026

DNA technology is changing the way agriculture selects plants, solves production challenges and protects biodiversity.

From identifying valuable genes at seedling stage to testing pollination compatibility and sequencing indigenous species, molecular genetics is helping the agricultural sector make more informed and efficient decisions.

But technology alone is not enough. Field evaluation remains essential, applied research must respond to producers’ needs, and young people need opportunities to experience science beyond the classroom.

Read the newsletter to discover how molecular genetics is supporting agriculture, biodiversity and the next generation of scientists: https://f.mtr.cool/imcnuzucww

Hello, Spring!Across South Africa, a new season is beginning.Orchards are waking up, vineyards are pushing new growth an...
01/09/2026

Hello, Spring!

Across South Africa, a new season is beginning.

Orchards are waking up, vineyards are pushing new growth and fields are starting to change — bringing with them another season of work, opportunity and stories worth telling.

At Lucentlands, agriculture is what we know and what we love to capture. From the people behind the industry to the crops, businesses and innovations shaping its future, spring gives us a fresh canvas.

Here’s to new growth, new stories and a productive season ahead.

Happy Spring Day! 🌸

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