Villa Botcast
Welcome to the Villa Botcast
Your on-the-go audio hub for smarter crop protection.
At Villa Crop Protection, we know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve introduced the Villa Botcast—a podcast voiced by AI so you can tune in anytime, anywhere. But make no mistake: every insight you hear is written by real, trusted professionals at Villa who understand the field.
The Villa Botcast is your go-to source for expert agricultural insights. Tune in for practical tips and in-depth discussions on crop protection strategies and innovations—delivered straight to your ears, wherever you are.
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Episodes
9 episodes
Why Villa Recommends AMS (Ammonium Sulphate) Adjuvants Over Alternatives: Trials Show Better Glyphosate Performance
Discover why glyphosate sometimes underperforms—and how to fix it—for cleaner, more reliable weed control. This video, authored by adjuvant expert Dr. Brian de Villiers and RDI manager Dr. Johan Huyser, is based on independent trials conducted ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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8:01
Turkish Agri Experts Visit SA: Crop Protection, PGRs & Global Lessons | Villa Botcast | E8
Turkish pome fruit and grape specialists visit South Africa to exchange insights with Villa partners. Lourens Steytler and Neville van Buuren discuss PGRs (Plant Growth Regulators), crop protection, and spray tech like
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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9:07
How Weather Impacts Herbicide Effectiveness: A Data-Driven Guide for Smarter Weed Control
In this episode of the Villa Botcast, we dive into the surprising ways weather affects herbicide performance. From temperature extremes that alter plant absorption to rainfall and humidity influencing herbicide activation and drift, we explore ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:13
MasterLock® Label: Boost Crop Protection with Smarter Spray Performance
In this episode of the Villa Botcast, we unpack the benefits and usage of MASTERLOCK®, a powerful adjuvant designed for permanent crops. Learn how it improves spray performance, canopy coverage, and crop protection—straight from the experts at ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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5:50
Villa Insights Autumn 2025: Safer Products, Smarter Tech, Stronger Relationships
In this packed episode of the Villa Botcast, we explore Villa’s recent performance and strategic direction under the leadership of Marius Boshoff, now also heading up Acropolis SA. We dive into their latest Insights paper, coverin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:29
Class Act NG label: Enhancing Herbicide Performance for Smarter Spraying
In this episode of the Villa Botcast, we break down the science and strategy behind Class Act NG, a leading adjuvant in the Villa portfolio. Learn how this powerful tank mix partner enhances herbicide performance, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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4:38
Adjuvants: Separating Fact from Fiction – What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why It Matters
In this episode of the Villa Botcast, we dive into Dr Brian de Villiers’ Adjuvant Tip for June 2025 and unpack the facts from the fiction surrounding spray adjuvants. From outrageous marketing claims to the real role...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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5:50
Navigating Crop Protection Regulations and Innovations
In this episode of the Villa Botcast, we take you behind the scenes of the crop protection industry’s evolving regulatory landscape. Discover how Villa navigated major product restrictions, overcame complex labelling hur...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:07
Enhancing Crop Protection Products: Spray Adjuvants Explained by Dr Brian de Villiers
In this episode of our Adjuvant Tip of the Month series,Dr Brian de Villiers takes a deep dive into a topic that often gets overlooked—spray adjuvants. Discover how these powerful partners influence efficacy, application succe...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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