iLeafOur weather services consist of an online software platform (iLeaf) from which users can view weather data and models based on measurements from our more than 1000 weather stations based in Southern Africa.
To meet the decision support requirements of modern day farming our app allows for the seamless integration of raw weather data, weather predictions, and models that can be viewed on a desktop, tablet or smartphone.
Our weather stations have GPRS technology and sends data in real-time to the cloud. Our stations are monitored daily for functionality to ensure a high quality data stream to the cloud.
- Frost Forecast
- Spray Conditions
- Live Data Monitoring
- Station Data
- Station comparison
- Weather Models
- Insects
- Diseases ...
Click here to view a live map of current temperatures, rainfall and other parameters as measured by our stations.
Our weather stations can measure temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction and solar radiation. All our weather stations communicate through GPRS technology. Weather data is sent hourly to a central cloud server where the data is thoroughly checked by our quality system as in the examples below:
Temperature • Rainfall • Rainfall 24h • Rainfall 48h
• Relative Humidity • Wind Speed
• Fire Dry • Fire Wet • Frost
VIEW MAP
Click here for more information on the crops and models covered by iLeaf.
Some news and highlights from social media and more.
Winter Weervoorspelling 2025
Please click on the relevant buttons below to see
the latest long-term forecast for Winter 2025.
Interesting changes within the Polar Vortex will affect the rainfall expectations in the coming months.
For pioneering a 360° Service Offering for the Agricultural Industry.
Weervoorspelling 2024
Kliek die skakels hieronder om die Weervooruitsigte vir die 2024 en 2025 somerseisoen te sien.
Jorinda Coetzee en Xander Olivier | 25 Sep 2024
S. McIntyre, M. van der Merwe, Cheryl Lennox, J. Meitz-Hopkins
Hortec is excited to announce that we have joined the Mérieux NutriSciences group through their acquisition of 100% shareholding in Hortec. Mérieux NutriSciences - South Africa
Take control of your microclimate
This brand new High Quality affordable weather station includes:
- 4G Logger
- Solar Panel
- Sim
- aluminium pole
for R11 995
Made in South Africa
Contact:
Gerhard de Kock
+27 (0)71 181 9882
gerhard@hortec.co.za
J. Meitz-Hopkins, S. McIntyre,
M. van der Merwe, C. Bowles,
Cheryl Lennox.
A model-specific for South African conditions using hourly weather data was developed. The model was tested in 2020 in the Western Cape on two blueberry farms by comparing it to a standard calendar spray schedule and unsprayed control treatment in terms of the number of sprays scheduled per season and grey mould incidence on inflorescences of Eureka blueberry plants. The plants sprayed according to the iLeaf model needed similar or fewer sprays during the season ...
See our research >
Article on ISHS >
Crops and models >
The iLeaf weather station is a risk management tool that measures meteorological parameters in your microclimate. The iLeaf portal is accessible on your phone, tablet or computer. Various weather models are available and integrates with your CRI-Phytrisk to meet the decision-making requirements of modern day farming. The Hortec analytical laboratory provides food safety testing, including agrochemical residue analysis as well as microbiology and Water Analysis. Our intuitive online portal makes your decision around compliance easier with our national Logistics infrastructure. We ensure that your samples reach our laboratory fast, so that you get your results in time. Contact us to discuss your needs and see how we can provide you with a solution.
Station maintenance ensures accurate readings
We are expecting high rainfall in the north of South Africa. To ensure that your station is in tiptop condition, please go through the PDF to make sure your station will measure accurately.
View weather data from our own stations in Kruger National Park! Look out for the QR codes next to sighting boards in the park.
iLeaf stations are available at the following camps: Letaba, Lower Sabi, Mopani, Nwanetsi, Orpen, Pafuri, Pretoriuskop, Punda Maria, Berg-en-dal, Satara, Shingwedzi, Skukuza and Crocodile bridge.
Click here > Get the App
New feature: import IrriCheck Irrigation data into the late blight model.
Gerhard de Kock
(Somerset West)
Albert De Vries
(Grabouw)
Mareli Kellerman
(Somerset West)
John Stone
(Hoedspruit)
Ask us about: Hortec, analytical laboratory, fruit research, pesticide testing, Pesticide Residue Analysis, agrochemicals, food safety, patulin, fruit quality management, maturity indexing, harvest windows, weather stations South Africa, weather data, weather stations, forecasting, disease models and iLeaf.
Download: Pesticide Residue Request Form, Food Safety Analysis Request Form, and find useful links.
