by Juan-Raymond Verhoog | Jun 25, 2026 | News
Torpedo banana plants – A new generation of banana plants Du Roi Laboratory in Letsitele has developed an innovative field-ready banana plant that can be shipped efficiently in large volumes to growers in remote production areas. The new format Torpedo plants...
by Juan-Raymond Verhoog | Jun 25, 2026 | News
Climate change and banana production As climate change alters the global agricultural landscape, banana growers face new challenges and opportunities. International scientists agree that rising temperatures will impact rainfall patterns, with some regions experiencing...
by Juan-Raymond Verhoog | Jun 25, 2026 | News
As growers look to diversify their operations and expand into alternative crops, pineapples are attracting renewed interest across Southern Africa. Yet one of the industry’s longstanding challenges remains access to clean, uniform planting material....
by Juan-Raymond Verhoog | Sep 4, 2024 | News
Du Roi Laboratory, along with its sister companies also situated in Letsitele, celebrated this year’s Mandela Day at Hlayisani Drop-in Centre at Mamitwa. “Giving of your time and efforts really is the best way of honouring this significant day,” says Tam Johnson, Du...
by Juan-Raymond Verhoog | Sep 4, 2024 | News
30 YEARS OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL PAYS OFF “Much of our success can be found in a meticulous attention to detail,” says general manager, Suné Wiltshire who has been with Du Roi Laboratory (Letsitele Limpopo Province, South Africa) for nearly 10 years. Du Roi Laboratory...
by Juan-Raymond Verhoog | Sep 4, 2024 | News
While banana plants flourish in temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, growth slows down and plants enter a dormant state when temperatures fall below 14°C. Below 10°C, damage becomes a likely reality. Even subtropical plantations face low temperatures in winter,...
