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Senwes and SGS to join hands
Senwes and SGS has successfully concluded a co-operation agreement in terms of which the service delivery to customers of both these entities are to be substantially enhanced .
� By Marlon Abrahams Senwes Scenario Editor-in-Chief
SGS is the world ’ s largest verification , testing and certification organisation . Founded in 1978 , SGS is now recognised as the global benchmark for the highest standards of expertise , quality and integrity . With over 70 years of experience in the agriculture sector , SGS delivers a broad spectrum of independent and quality services to its customers .
Senwes Group CEO Francois Strydom said that the co-operation was part of the company ’ s relentless drive for innovative solutions . “ This initiative allows Senwes to offer its clients the best advice and solutions with regards to independent agronomic advisory services .”
Cobus Burger , Business Manager : SGS - Precision Farming Services added : “ We are excited to be partnering with one of the country ’ s leading agri-businesses while offering a service that will potentially lead to an experience of increased sustainability in your crop production . Senwes has broken new ground in many technological areas of agriculture and it makes good business sense for SGS to join hands with Senwes .
Through this partnership Senwes clients will now benefit from speciality services such as :
� Crop inspections
� Leaf nutrition recommendations
� Soil profile inspections
� nterpretation of analytical results
� Management of soil fertility and fertiliser recommendations
� Variable fertiliser and plant density maps prepared in accordance with predetermined soil and yield targets
� Nutrient index satellite and drone images which allows for creation of nutrient index maps
� Overlays with soil type and / or soil chemical maps for statistical analysis .
Senwes in turn would enable the client to access and make use of :
� A precision gateway application – a web-based data platform that provides access to all information on the farm ; virtual consultation and a production calendar . The “ Track me ” feature provides the Senwes client with the ability to track and enquire data per geo-referenced point .
� Soil classification and risk management
� Soil , leaf and water analysis
� Evaluation regarding the economic viability of agricultural soils
� Naturally coupled with appropriate credit and other solutions at the choice of the client .
For more information or requests for interviews please contact : Etienne Nel : 083 298 1553 Ian Bothma ( SGS NviroCrop Area Manager ) Ian . Bothma @ sgs . com Cell : 082 904 4110
Aardklop is here again !
It is time for South Africa ' s most popular arts festival - yes , it is time for Aardklop and Senwes is proud to be a sponsor and media partner of Aardklop once again . You can also win tickets to some of the shows at the festival by visiting the Senwes Facebook page and entering the competition . Don ’ t miss it ! Aardklop 2-7 October - tickets available at Ticketpro !
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SENWES SCENARIO | SPRING 2018