SLIDESHOW: Biocontrols Africa

Posted by Dan Jacobs|21 July 2017

Biocontrols Africa explored how members of the value chain can use biological products to maximize their return on investment. More than 230 delegates from South Africa and around the world came together to learn, to network, and to meet with some of the most cutting edge biocontrol companies in the industry.

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Andre Fox-SABO

Andre Fox, Chairman of the South African Bioproducts Organisation and CEO of Madumbi Sustainable AGriculture (Pty) Ltd., helped sponsor Biocontrols Africa. Here he outlines the groups objectives.
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Shimon Steinberg, BioBee

Dr. Shimon Steinberg, Head of Research & Development, BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd., traveled from Israel to share thoughts on how macrobial agents and biopesticides can be used most effectively in the field.
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James Leslie, Sesisonke Farming

James Leslie, the owner of Sesisonke Farming, shared lessons from his decades of experience with biological products. In addition to biological controls, Sesisonke Farming uses microbes, alternative tillage practices, cover cropping and has even brought animals back to the land.
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Barnaba Rotich, Dudutech

Barnaba Rotich, Commercial Manager Africa for Kenya-based Dudutech, provided an update on the state of biological controls in Africa.
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Martli Slabber, Hexrivier Sitrus

Martli Slabber, Managing Director of Hexrivier Sitrus farm, shared her experiences and best practices using biological controls on the family farm.
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Networking

A group of delegates get together to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing them when it comes to working with biological products. Delegates always appreciate the opportunity to network and share their concerns.
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Networking & Refreshments

Delegates were able to enjoy some tasty South African dishes courtesy of Philagro, which sponsored the networking and refreshment breaks.
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All Smiles

Peter Zeier, Technical Director, Wenkem (left), Cleopas Chinheya, Plant Pathologist with the Tobacco Research Board; and Thilivhali Nepfumbata, Technical Advisor Agricultural Remedies with the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, enjoy a break in the sessions.
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Future of Biological Farm Inputs

Jose Joao Dias Carvalho, Head of Global Business Development & Regulatory Policy for Dr. Knoell Consult GmbH (left); Sheila Storey, NemaBio; Chris Coetzee, Grower Exa Ag; and Sean Moore, IPM Portfolio Manager for Citrus Research International, answer questions and discuss the future of biological farm inputs.
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Koppert

Koppert Biological Systems was the events Reception Sponsor.