Mar 27, 2024 by Kyra Rensburg
Provar’s well-known fruit tastings showcase the latest cultivars and selections that belong to IP representatives and fruit breeders. The fruit tasting provides an opportunity for industry and consumers to taste, discuss and see the samples, simultaneously Provar gains valuable insight from the cultivar ratings. Read More
Jan 16, 2024 by Kebo Toolo
Rootstocks function as “bodyguards”, shielding scion cultivars from the harsh effects of challenging climates and unfriendly soils and can boost the quantity and quality of the crop. Like picking the right tools for a job, producers choose rootstock varieties based on their unique traits. But here is the twist: SA has such a diverse range of climates and soils that it practically demands the use of special rootstocks for each environment. Read More
Dec 6, 2023 by Anna Mouton
AHortgro-funded project initiated by independent cultivar-evaluation company Provar aims to create an economic model to help growers compare the merits of new cultivars. Provar intern Maréze Smit is developing the model for her MSc in agricultural economics, under the supervision of Dr Willem Hoffmann of Stellenbosch University and the co-supervision of Dr Iwan Labuschagne of Provar. The project initially looked at apples and plums. Read More
Dec 6, 2023 by Anna Mouton
Navorsers werk hard om te verstaan hoe die interaksie tussen genetika en omgewing boomprestasie beïnvloed. Read More
Nov 30, 2023 by Anna Mouton
An eight-year Hortgro-funded project in collaboration with Stellenbosch University and independent cultivar-evaluation company Provar is untangling the factors driving adaptability and stability in pome and stone fruit. Provar initiated the project. The postgraduate students involved shared project updates at the 2023 Hortgro Science Research Showcase and a recent cultivar information day hosted by Provar. This article summarises key points from their presentations. Read More
May 2, 2023 by Anna Mouton
South Africa has been called a world in one country, partly thanks to our diverse natural environment. This might be great for tourists but poses a challenge to pome- and stone-fruit growers – how do they choose the best cultivars for a site? And how do they best manage their trees? Answering these questions requires an understanding of ecophysiology – the interactions between trees and their environment – that we often lack. Read More
Jan 18, 2023 by IMSM
Provarco (Pty) Ltd (Provar), based in Paarl, South Africa, is a privately-owned, independent new fruit cultivar, rootstock evaluator and data centre for the latest in product development intelligence. Read More
Jan 4, 2023 by Engela Duvenage
An idea that could eventually help shrink the pomegranate industry's plastics footprint and can curb food losses along its value chain. That's what a newly graduated PhD student in Horticultural Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU), Dr Tatenda Kawhena, came up with when he developed an edible coating that extends the storage and shelf life of this Mediterranean fruit. Read More
Jan 4, 2023 by Fred Meintjes
This is why the emergence of a variety data management platform developed by Provar, an independent variety evaluation company located in Western Cape of South Africa, is so important. Branded as Culteva, its creators have said their mission is to continue the development of the data collection platform to generate intelligence and empower clients and industries relevant to horticulture and viticulture by applying best practice protocols and implementing innovative technologies. Read More
Oct 10, 2022 by Provar
We are pleased to inform you that Provar will be undertaking a certification audit for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. We are honoured to share with you our quality policy in preparation for the audit process. The enforcement of this policy will ensure continuous best practices in our work and the Quality Management System confirms our commitment to our clientele to provide the highest quality of service. Read More
May 25, 2022 by Provar
Provar’s driving goal is to provide independent evaluation services to the deciduous fruit and related industries through the application of standardised evaluation protocols. Data collection is scientifically based, objective, credible and transparent in order to supply unbiased information and reports to our clients to minimise the risks for producers when planting new cultivars and rootstocks. Read More