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🌍 TerraClim is now on WhatsApp! 💬 As we head into 2025 and the upcoming harvest season, stay informed with the latest climate-smart farming insights, exclusive updates and practical tools to help your agricultural business or project thrive. 🚀 Save our number: +27 64 786 9612 You can also find our WhatsApp details on our Facebook/Instagram pages and on our website. • Get real-time updates and insights tailored for your needs 🌱 • Direct access to TerraClim’s expertise and tools • Be part of a forward-thinking farming community 🛡️ Your privacy matters to us—no spam, no misuse of your data, fully compliant with POPIA. Send us a WhatsApp today and let's talk about how we can help you farm forward.

As we wrap up 2024, we want to thank everyone who has been part of the TerraClim journey this year. To our incredible clients like HEINEKEN Beverages, KWV, Potatoes South Africa, HORTGRO, Vinpro (South Africa), and our funder, South Africa Wine—your trust has been invaluable. And to our research partners, the Centre for Geographical Analysis and GeoSmart Space, your expertise has been a cornerstone of our progress. This year, we launched our first web app beta program—a huge milestone! Thank you to all the users who provided feedback to help us improve this revolutionary tool. We’ll be taking a short break from December 18 to January 6 to recharge. But stay tuned: 2025 will bring advanced disease models, enhanced forecasting tools, automated reports, and an improved API offering! If you haven’t joined the journey yet, visit our registration page to get started. Thank you for your support—here’s to an exciting 2025! #TerraClim #YearEnd #InnovationInAgriculture #ThankYou #2025Goals

"Sunny days are the worst," says Asavela from Imizamo Yethu, where residents face unbearable heat and life-threatening health risks due to climate change. From corrugated metal roofs radiating intense heat to sleepless nights in sweltering conditions, these stories highlight the urgent need for action. Experts, like Tara Southey (PhD), Founder & CEO of TerraClim, are advocating for solutions such as insulated roofs, community gardens and the importance of planting trees to combat extreme weather conditions. Vegetation not only provides shade but also cools the air and stabilises the environment. 🌳 Let’s amplify these voices and work together to implement sustainable, climate-resilient solutions in our communities. 📖 Swipe through the post to learn more and read the full Health for Mzansi article written by Vateka Halile here: https://lnkd.in/dfqnwNMF 💬 How can businesses, governments and communities collaborate to protect vulnerable groups from the impacts of climate change? Share your thoughts below! #ClimateChange #CommunityResilience #Sustainability #HealthForAll #ClimateAction #TerraClim

The thing is, weather stations are kind of a big deal when it comes to understanding climate and terrain. Especially in an environment as diverse and dynamic as South Africa. More often than not, satellite data alone simply doesn’t cut it- there are so many configurations and variables to take into account when using satellite data exclusively. In some cases, one may actually increase risk, rather than reduce it. We find real insights on the ground level by observing real time, hourly updates to provide our users with verified, valuable, local data. And that’s the difference.

Take a look 👀 Just a little bit more information on what we do and how we do it! As always, feel free to ask us anything and we will get back to you aa soon as possible- happy to help!

WATCH NOW, FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW AVAILABLE: https://lnkd.in/dXBR3Ku5 Join us for the full and exclusive interview with Oursula Lenee, proud viticulturist and a key member of SAWIPB's primary production council. Discover Oursula's inspiring journey from whisky making to her return to viticulture. Passionate about wine and vine, she offers valuable insights into the industry's future and the crucial role of SAWIPB. Explore opportunities for aspiring viticulturists and workers in the primary production sector. Don't miss this chance to hear directly from a leading expert in South African winemaking. #viticulture #interview #wine #southafricawine #sustainability #leadtheway South Africa Wine Cape Wine Academy I LOVE MY WINE (open to every invite!) Vinpro (South Africa) TerraClim Frans Laubscher FELCO SA

Updated: The TerraClim team has been tracking the powerful winds sweeping across the Western Cape over the past two days, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h in some areas! Our latest wind speed map for August 26th and 27th captures the intensity and spread of these winds as they continue to impact the region. These strong winds, coupled with ongoing heavy rains, create hazardous conditions for coastal communities and inland areas alike. Safety first, always!

The TerraClim team has been closely monitoring the intense rainfall across the Western Cape over the past two days, and it’s not over yet! Our latest rainfall map for August 26th and 27th shows significant precipitation levels across the region, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours of over 50 mm in just 24 hours. As the rain continues, we are reminded of both the beauty and power of nature. While the much-needed rain helps replenish our dams and sustain our agriculture, it also brings challenges, such as localised flooding and difficult travel conditions. Stay safe out there, especially if you’re in flood-prone or low-lying areas. Keep an eye on local alerts and remember that even small amounts of rain can lead to hazardous conditions. Let’s all stay informed and prepared. Follow us for more real-time updates and detailed weather insights from the TerraClim team!

Take a look to see more of what the latest update of the TerraClim WebApp has to offer! We are very much still optimising the web based application based on our valued testing user’s feedback. If you want to be a part of this dynamic development process, feel free to send us a message or register online at terraclim.co.za - no technical experience required, just a desktop computer or a laptop and an internet connection.

Absolutely thrilled to be a part of yet another incredible initiative by the Food for Mzansi team! We were so excited when we were invited to present on our favourite topic at the Food for Mzansi Farm Management Winter School coming up on the 20th of August 2024. Limited tickets available, please make sure you reserve your spot in time for this dynamic and educational two day event.