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An agronomist's advice for Charlene's potatoes farm in Gauteng
Charlene, a smallholder in Gauteng, is facing pests destroying the seedlings and needs advice from an agronomist.
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I farm 4 hectares of potatoes in Gauteng. This season I'm dealing with pests destroying the seedlings. I've tried what the local suppliers recommended, but results aren't improving.
I'm looking for an agronomist or experienced grower who can look at photos, soil-test results and my planting plan, and advise on what to change. A 30-minute call or exchange of messages would be fantastic.
I'm happy to share photos and a soil test. I'm using only what I can afford, so low-cost suggestions are best. I'll share how it goes - and what worked - to help others in the community.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- 30 minutes
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- agronomy, soil science, crop protection
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- Natalia A. Burke 🇺🇸
I live about 15 km from Soweto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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Wishing you the best, Charlene. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings
Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Soweto. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Caxias do Sul
Good luck, Charlene. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.