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At InteliGro, training forms a very big part of our philosophy to help ensure that we have the right quality people in the field and supportive at head office, to add value to our clients.
We believe this is a big distinguishing factor for InteliGro and our approach to training is gaining further momentum.
We started a formal program in 2018 where external crop courses were presented and certificates obtained in different crops including potatoes, grapes, citrus and pomefruit and we are now in the process of developing InteliGro certified training modules that will add further value to our training programme.
InteliGro is very proud of the quality Crop Solution Specialists that are actively involved in the field to support growers with the right technical advice and support to help ensure good, quality yields.
As part of the support to the Crop Solution Specialists, InteliGro also have a strong technical team that include Soil Scientists, Horticulturist, Agronomists, and Entomologists. To ensure that the CCS stays in front with regards to the latest developments and solutions, InteliGro has high standard yearly training sessions on all the main crops including, Pomefruit, Stonefruit, Grapes, Citrus, Grain, Small Grain, Vegetables, Potatoes as well as selective other crops.
Supportive to this is also the yearly Biological training and Plant nutrition trainings that are very relevant in the industry. In addition to the technical training programs there is also training taking plase on leadership development, Professional development and business development. InteliGro is also proud to be part of the Croplife Continues Professional Development programme and most of the InteliGro Crop Solution Specialists have received their 2019 Accredited Croplife member cards.
André Erasmus
TMS: Crop Protection
AndreE@inteligro.co.za
Contact
AndreE@inteligro.co.za
+27 83 251 3524
Education:
Technicon Pretoria: National Diploma in Agronomy Research & National Higher Diploma in Crop Protection
About
Andre obtained his AVCASA certificate in Crop Protection in August 1990 and is a member of CropLife SA.
Andre provides Technical and Marketing training to the InteliGro Crop Solution Specialists. He also provides Technical Agricultural services to farmers which include farm visits, interpretation of soil and leaf analysis, compilation of crop protection programmes and fertiliser programmes for producers.
Dirk van Eeden
TMS Manager: Crop Protection
DirkVE@inteligro.co.za
Contact
DirkVE@inteligro.co.za
+27 82 809 5453
Education:
University of Stellenbosch: BSc. Agric Hons
About
Dirk obtained his AVCASA certificate in Crop Protection in August 1989 and is a member of CropLife SA.
Dirk has 33 years’ experience in the Crop Protection industry and provide technical support to the InteliGro Crop Solution Specialists on an everyday basis.
Duane de Swardt
TMS Manager: Plant Nutrition
DuaneDS@inteligro.co.za
Contact
DuaneDS@inteligro.co.za
+27 82 885 9089
Education:
University of Stellenbosch: MSc. Agric Hortology
About
Duane is part of a team that focus on specialised plant nutrition and InteliBio Solutions which includes product development, technical training, supplier relationships, specific crop nutrition recommendation programmes etc.
Duane has 30 years’ experience in plant nutrition and precision farming.
Jan van Zyl
TMS: Plant Nutrition
JanVZ@inteligro.co.za
Contact
JanVZ@inteligro.co.za
+27 83 283 8311
Education:
University of Stellenbosch: MSc. Agric Agronomy
About
Jan obtained his AVCASA certificate in Crop Protection in December 2018 and is a member of CropLife SA.
Jan has been working in the agricultural sector for 12 years. He provides Technical Agricultural services to farmers which include farm visits, interpretation of soil and leaf analysis, compilation of crop protection programmes and fertiliser programmes for producers.
Nerine Koch
TMS: Speciality Crops
NerineE@inteligro.co.za
Contact
NerineE@inteligro.co.za
+27 82 649 0219
Education:
University of Stellenbosch: B. Agric
About
Specialising in speciality crops – figs, pomegranates, almonds, berries, strawberries, olives and fynbos.
Nerine has been with InteliGro since 2015, with accreditation at Croplife, BASOS and the Snyblomkwekersvereniging, and also associated with various other bodies. She has a passion for agriculture, especially hydroponics and fertigation, and through this she can suggest the best scientifically based options to producers. Her motto is to live and work with integrity and establish a sustainable partnership with farmers.
Rian Briedenhann
TMS: Plant Nutrition
RianE@inteligro.co.za
Contact
RianE@inteligro.co.za
+27 82 565 5504
Education:
University of the Orange Free State: BSc. Agric. Hons. (1988)
Major Subject: Soil Chemistry, Soil Physics, Pedology, Soil Nutrition
University of South Africa: Master of Business Leadership (MBL. 1995)
Tshwane University of Technology: National Fertilizer Advisors Course (2003) & National Animal Health Course (2005)
About
Rian furthermore obtained his AVCASA certificate in Crop Protection in 2008 and is a member of CropLife SA.
Rian’s current main business focus is on specialised plant nutrition, fertigation and bio-stimulants.
Rian is also registered as a Professional Natural Scientist (400033/8) and a member of the International Society of Horticultural Sciences (Member nr. 45643).
Rudolf Koch
TMS: Technology
RudolfE@inteligro.co.za
Contact
RudolfE@inteligro.co.za
+27 79 635 7078
Education:
University of Stellenbosch: BA. Socio – Informatics (2010)
University of Stellenbosch: BA. Hons. Geographic Information Systems (2011)
About
Rudolf fulfills the product owner role in the development of the InteliFarm app.
He provides technical and marketing support to the Inteligro Crop Solution Specialists with regards to the latest agricultural technology and software platforms.
Thinus Smuts
TMS: Plant Nutrition and Crop Protection
ThinusS@inteligro.co.za
Contact
ThinusS@inteligro.co.za
+27 72 477 1987
Education:
University of Stellenbosch: BSc. Agric. – Majors: Soil Science and Horticulture (2011)
About
Thinus obtained his AVCASA certificate in Crop Protection in June 2015 and is a member of CropLife SA.
Thinus provide Technical and Marketing training to the InteliGro Crop Solution Specialists. He also provides Technical Agricultural services to farmers which include farm visits, interpretation of soil and leaf analysis, compilation of crop protection programmes and fertiliser programmes for producers.
Gerrie Ludick
TMS: Crop Protection
GerrieL@inteligro.co.za
Contact
GerrieL@inteligro.co.za
+27 82 485 4954
Education:
Master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture
About
I specialise in supporting InteliGro Crop Solution Specialists regarding general agronomical practices with specific reference to crop protection. Based in Bothaville, my main responsibility lies within the Western Free State and North West Province.
Schalk Lombaard
TMS: Plant Nutrition
SchalkL@inteligro.co.za
Send email
SchalkL@inteligro.co.za
Education:
BSc Agric Hons Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
About
Technical support to Crop Solution Specialists in Far North and Mpumalanga for a variety of crops, e.g. citrus, macadamia, avocado, banana, vegetables and row crops.
Wéan Benadie
TMS: Crop Protection
WeanB@inteligro.co.za
Contact
WeanB@inteligro.co.za
+27 82 888 9275
Education:
BSc Hons Botany
About
I'm an agronomist focusing on technical solutions on row crops in the central region of South Africa which is mainly soybean, maize, sunflower, dry beans, grain sorghum, wheat and potatoes. Based in Bethlehem
Mias van der Ryst
Area Manager: Far North
MiasVDF@inteligro.co.za
Send email
MiasVDF@inteligro.co.za
Education:
Agricultural Diploma
About
Specialising in building personal relationships and assisting producers with permanent crops
Wellington 7655
South Africa
Wellington 7654
South Africa
Viljoenskroon 9520
South Africa
Viljoenskroon 9520
South Africa
- Sustainable crop protection
- Integrated biological offering – InteliBio Solutions™
- Customised plant nutrition advice
- Specialist technical support and a comprehensive product portfolio
- Professional crop specialists
- Innovative supportive technology
InteliGro gives back to the community through our InteliGro Cares initiative.
InteliGro Ceres provides “StartWell” – a nutritious and balanced porridge for every morning’s start for the children of Inani Feeding Scheme.
The Click Foundation deploys online English literacy programmes in under-privileged primary schools equipping young learners with the technological skills required for the future.
InteliGro offers various programmes to inform and teach future leaders about sustainability and food security in the agriculture industry.
InteliGro does a yearly fundraising event for CANSA, including the Sunflower Fund.
InteliGro donated to the Agri SA Drought Relief Fund
The Caledonian Roses in Wellington received sponsored instruments from InteliGro.
An outreach programme to farm workers to give support to the families on farms with their specific needs.