Westfalia Fruit ’ s Andre Oosthuisen explains how the farmer and distributor has totally evolved operations through the use of technology and data
WESTFALIA FRUIT
Westfalia Fruit ’ s Andre Oosthuisen explains how the farmer and distributor has totally evolved operations through the use of technology and data
When it comes to dealing with something so fundamental , like the cultivation of fruit , it may be hard to see how you can reinvent the wheel . After all , many agriculturalists still use some farming practices that are centuries old – like crop rotation .
However , it is arguably changes in agriculture that have greatly assisted in ushering in our modern world . New and improved farming techniques have allowed more reliable , more sustainable , and higher yielding crops , necessary to ensure food security .
Westfalia has the world ’ s largest privately funded research institute focusing on sub-tropical fruits – specifically Avocado . The research has commercial relevance with findings shared with the industry and worldwide scientific community , the research conducted by Westfalia is crucial to the health and vibrancy of the global Avocado industry . Delivered through the three principles of its founder – Dr Hans Merensky : Experimentation , Demonstration and finally , Commercialisation . Implementing the next-generation of technology to bring agriculture to that next step in its evolution , whilst also looking to the future – such as assessing what
328 September 2024