Agriskoops - 9 April 2026

On Agriskoops today: Elunda Basson, Chairperson of Sauvignon Blanc South Africa and Cellar Master at Steenberg Vineyards, shares insights on the 2026 Sauvignon Blanc. The cultivar will be celebrated on Friday, 1 May, at the Suidoosterfees in Cape Town, along with a range of events throughout the month.

On Agriskoops today: we speak to the co-founder of EcoRestore Africa, Chloe Cormack. EcoRestore Africa enhances biochar with tailored microbes to restore soils and safeguard water, helping farmers increase yields, cut input costs, and build climate-resilient livelihoods. She unpacks how microbes and biochar help to solve real-world problems like drought.

On Agriskoops today: we speak to the ecologist Alison Hepplestone from EcoSolutions, a South African company specialising in poison-free, environmentally friendly pest control. EcoSolutions focuses on integrated pest management using non-toxic, sustainable methods, working with nature instead of against it. Alison explains why non-toxic and eco-friendly pest control is so important.

On today’s Agriskoops, we speak to Karla Zietsman, General Manager of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO). She shares insights on the 2026 Baconer’s Brunch, the current state of the pork industry, and how well the sector is prepared to deal with disease risks, including the ongoing foot-and-mouth outbreak.

On Agriskoops today, Willie Kruger from Herholdt’s Group joins us to explain how farmers can meaningfully reduce fuel costs through smart solar solutions. He also shares more about the Herholdt’s Sigenergy system and why it’s worth considering for your farming operation.