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Langkloof Information Day 2015

On 3 December 2015, producers, farmers and stakeholders gathered at the Kontrei Kitchen at Louterwater just outside of Joubertina for the annual HORTGRO Science Langkloof Information Day. Altogether 77 people attended this year’s function. The talks, presented by Dr. Elke Crouch, Dr. Xolani Siboza and Prof. Wiehann Steyn, focused on the vision of the “Orchard of the Future”.

Johan Kotze (Du Toit Agri) and Dr. Elke Crouch.
Johan Kotze (Du Toit Agri) and Dr. Elke Crouch.
Johan Kotze (Du Toit Agri) and Dr. Elke Crouch.
Johan Kotze (Du Toit Agri)
Johan Kotze (Du Toit Agri)
Off to the next orchard!
Off to the next orchard!
The crowd trying to stay focused in the scorching heat.
The crowd trying to stay focused in the scorching heat.
All ears in the orchard.
All ears in the orchard.
Kontrei Kombuis – thank you for the delicious roosterkoek!
Kontrei Kombuis – thank you for the delicious roosterkoek!
The producers’ bakkies all lined up for the Orchard Walk.
The producers’ bakkies all lined up for the Orchard Walk.
A captivated audience.
A captivated audience.
Dr. Xolani Siboza on apple rootstock research.
Dr. Xolani Siboza on apple rootstock research.
Dr. Elke Crouch sharing insights on Cripps Pink internal browning.
Dr. Elke Crouch sharing insights on Cripps Pink internal browning.
Prof. Wiehann Steyn sharing wisdom on the Orchard of the Future.
Prof. Wiehann Steyn sharing wisdom on the Orchard of the Future.
Kicking off the presentations.
Kicking off the presentations.
Hugh Campbell, HORTGRO Science General Manager, setting up for the day’s talks.
Gallery Hugh Campbell, HORTGRO Science General Manager, setting up for the day’s talks. Science Langkloof Information Day 2015 06
Erick Silevu, Emanuel Tshambu, Desmond Konstabel, Mario Koopman and Ricardo Witbooi.
Erick Silevu, Emanuel Tshambu, Desmond Konstabel, Mario Koopman and Ricardo Witbooi.
Rheinier Kritzinger, Gert Joubert and Kat van Rensburg.
Rheinier Kritzinger, Gert Joubert and Kat van Rensburg.
Kira Basson, Renier and Renard Oelofsen also attended.
Kira Basson, Renier and Renard Oelofsen also attended.
Paul Lombard, Elvis May and Jan Berries enjoys a rusk and a coffee before the day’s proceedings.
Paul Lombard, Elvis May and Jan Berries enjoys a rusk and a coffee before the day’s proceedings.
Patrick Cornelius (Appelkloof Trust)
Patrick Cornelius (Appelkloof Trust)
Modern orchard.
Modern orchard.
Netted, shaded orchards.
Netted, shaded orchards.
Johan Kotze (Du Toit Agri) and Dr. Elke Crouch.Johan Kotze (Du Toit Agri)Off to the next orchard!The crowd trying to stay focused in the scorching heat.All ears in the orchard.Kontrei Kombuis – thank you for the delicious roosterkoek!The producers’ bakkies all lined up for the Orchard Walk.A captivated audience.Dr. Xolani Siboza on apple rootstock research.Dr. Elke Crouch sharing insights on Cripps Pink internal browning.Prof. Wiehann Steyn sharing wisdom on the Orchard of the Future.Kicking off the presentations.Hugh Campbell, HORTGRO Science General Manager, setting up for the day’s talks.Erick Silevu, Emanuel Tshambu, Desmond Konstabel, Mario Koopman and Ricardo Witbooi.Rheinier Kritzinger, Gert Joubert and Kat van Rensburg.Kira Basson, Renier and Renard Oelofsen also attended.Paul Lombard, Elvis May and Jan Berries enjoys a rusk and a coffee before the day’s proceedings.Patrick Cornelius (Appelkloof Trust)Modern orchard.Netted, shaded orchards.
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