Schalk Reynolds – Philagro
Schalk Reynolds grew up on a pome and stone fruit farm in the Koue Bokkeveld, where he developed a strong […]
Chad van Wyk – Provar
As a pre-harvest researcher at Provar, Chad van Wyk specialises in stone fruit rootstock and on-farm research to guide decision making for South
Dr Iwan Labuschagne – Provar
Dr Iwan Labuschagne is the founder and Head of Science at Provar, where he leads the organisation’s scientific strategy and
Dr Mariana Jooste – Hortgro Science / Stellenbosch University
Dr Mariana Jooste is the Postharvest Programme Manager at Hortgro Science and a Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University. With more than
Charl Herbst – Stanislaus Agri / Hortgro Stone
Charl Herbst is the Managing Director of Stanislaus Agri and Chairman of Hortgro Stone. With over two decades of experience
Charl Stander – F1 Freshness First
Charl Stander has more than 35 years of experience as an agricultural advisor and consultant in the deciduous fruit industry.
Alexander Kruger, Stellenbosch University
Alexander Kruger is an MSc student in Horticultural Science at Stellenbosch University anda research intern at Provar. He completed his
Dr Tatenda Kawhena, Provar
Dr Tatenda Kawhena is Chief Operating Officer and Researcher at Provar, where he bridges scientific innovation with operational excellence to
Tristan Dorfling, Provar
Tristan Dorfling is the Chief Executive Officer of Provar. A horticultural scientist by training, he specialises in apple rootstock research
Frederick Odendaal, Growersdirect@CFG
Frederick Odendaal has been involved in the pome fruit industry for nearly 30 years. He began his career as an