Labserve Analytical Services

21/02/2025

Find your nearest Labserve branch quickly and easily with our branch locator ⬇️ It includes the address, map and contact details. Or visit our website for complete google maps at https://labserve.net/contact-us/

19/02/2025

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. We see you 😏

15/02/2025

If you missed our presentation on soil and leaf monitoring at the AmberMacs Macadamia Expo feel free to watch the video now ➡️

Join the dynamic duo from Labserve, as Larne Auerswald and Michael Bufé bridge the gap between technical and practical with regards to soil and leaf monitori...

14/02/2025

Thank you Amber Macs! It was wonderful to be a part of the 2025 Macadamia Expo in White River.



AmberMacs Macadamia Expo Radio Laeveld

01/02/2025

South Africa is the only country in the world that can accurately pinpoint the exact date of origin of its wine industry, due to a diary entry from 2 February 1659. Join us in celebrating South Africa’s Wine Birthday, let’s raise a glass and toast to 366 years of award- winning South African Wine!

31/01/2025

Labserve attended the Mango Cultivar Evaluation Day at Radley Landgoed in Malelane.

The latest and most promising selections from the ARC mango breeding program were evaluated for sensory attributes.

Thanks to SAMGA, ARC and Radley Landgoed and all involved for the event.

31/01/2025

Table Grape Technical Group meeting 31 January 2025. Labserve Stellenbosch hosted a group of Table Grape Farmers and Technical advisors today at our laboratory in Stellenbosch.

Topics discussed:
• Feedback from Australia (Chris Potgieter) on the Table Grape industry covering their successes and their market.
• Processes when analysing soil, water, leaf and fruit samples in Labserve – explaining the Labserve model and quality processes to ensure reliable repeatable results.
• Mistakes made when interpreting the results on a soil report covering pitfalls and tips.
• MRL testing from a South African laboratory perspective.

28/01/2025

Water is life... we bathe in it, cook with it, drink it, and water our crops with it. The only way to ensure your water is clean and safe is to have it tested.

We recommend testing drinking water at least once a year. Ground water can change over time, and you want to make certain you’re removing any bacteria or other contaminants. Annual testing ensures your water treatment system is working properly. Just because your water is clear and tastes good, doesn’t mean it’s safe to drink. The only way to ensure it’s free of harmful bacteria and contaminants is to have your water tested regularly.

For many agricultural accreditations, and water regulations, it is required that you test your water more frequently.

Labserve offers the following standard water analyses for the agricultural sector, municipalities, and the hospitality industry:
• Potable (Drinking) Water
• Irrigation Water
• Bottling Water
• Effluent (Waste) Water
• E-coli and Total Coliforms
• GlobalG.A.P. Water
• Farming for the Future Water
• Fish Water Analysis
• Pesticide Levels in Water

Labserve Analytical Services is a SANAS, ISO 17025:2017 accredited reputable, independent, laboratory group. Please feel free to contact our friendly staff for bulk sample discounts, sampling guidelines, or additional information on 086 137 0290 or visit our website: www.labserve.net

23/01/2025

Labserve attended the Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day at Goudini Spa, Rawsonville today. It was an opportunity to connect with industry professionals, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of vineyards in an ever-changing climate.

22/01/2025

Easy-to-Follow Guide to General Soil Sampling

Collecting soil samples seems simple, but the laboratory results rely on the quality of the sample that you provide for testing.

Gather your tools:
• Clean plastic bucket.
• Shovel, spade, or auger.
• Clean plastic bags.
• Permanent marker for labelling.

How to collect soil samples:
• Remove the top layer of organic matter or soil crust.
• Use a shovel, spade, or auger.
• Sampling depth varies depending on your needs, generally soil samples are taken to 30 cm depth.
• Collect enough sub-samples from each area to compile a representative composite sample.
• Combine all the sub-samples from one area in a clean plastic bucket.
• Remove debris like rocks (leave small stones), roots, or leaves.
• Mix thoroughly to create a uniform composite sample.
• Transfer approximately 1 kg of mixed soil into a clean plastic bag.
• Label the sample to match your records with details such as area name, date, and depth.
• Send the soil samples to a Labserve branch as soon as possible.
• Avoid sampling when soil is extremely wet.
• Clean tools between areas to prevent cross-contamination.

By following these simple steps, you'll ensure reliable soil analysis results. Annual soil sampling is essential for annual crops and preferred for perennials. Be forewarned of nutrient deficiencies, optimise your fertiliser use, improve crop yields and profitability.

Please contact us for bulk sample discounts, sampling guidelines, or additional information: 086 137 0290 or visit www.labserve.net

17/01/2025

Join the dynamic duo from Labserve, as Larne Auerswald and Michael Bufé bridge the gap between technical and practical with regards to soil and leaf monitoring. Don’t miss this insightful session on Thursday 13 February, from 09:15 to 09:45, or feel free to pop in and meet our team at Stall 137, at the Amber Macs Macadamia Expo 2025. Get your tickets at www.quicket.co.za

AmberMacs Macadamia Expo

09/01/2025

Yesterday Labserve attended the first SAAGA study group in Mpumalanga for 2025, it was a short theory session followed by a practical demonstration on fruit thinning to improve fruit size, packout, and overall orchard profitability. Presented by Simon Dunshea, at Danroc Kiepersol Farm.

06/01/2025

It’s back to business today as Labserve opens its doors for 2025. We wish all our clients a happy and prosperous year ahead!

Here are some fun facts about New Years:
• The earliest recorded festivities in honour of a new year's arrival date back some 4,000 years to ancient Babylon.
• Julius Caesar, the emperor of Rome, was the first to declare Jan. 1 a national holiday in 46 BCE, establishing January 1 as the first day of the year. January was named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, endings, and transitions, symbolising reflection on the past and planning for the future.
• Champagne production skyrocketed from 300,000 to 20 million bottles per year between 1800 and 1850, as the world started ordering more for ship christenings and New Year's celebrations.
• Kissing someone at midnight is said to come from the idea that doing so will prevent loneliness during the coming year and ward off evil spirits.
• The island nation Kiribati in the Central Pacific is the first location to ring in the New Year each year.
• American Samoa is the second to last place to celebrate the new year behind Baker and Howland Islands, which are both uninhabited.
• The most common resolutions people make are to get healthier, lose weight or save money.
• Each year, it is estimated that 80 percent of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by February.
• Celebrating the first baby of the New Year has been a symbol of the holiday since around 600 B.C.
• In some Latin American countries, people carefully pick the underwear they wear for the holiday. Yellow enhances your chances for abundance and money. Red means you'll likely find love. And if you were sporting white underpants, preferably new and clean, then peace was your top priority for the coming year.
• The iconic Times Square ball drop in New York City began in 1907 as a response to a ban on fireworks.

13/12/2024

Today our Stellenbosch branch celebrated our year end function. Best wishes to all our clients for the festive season!

05/12/2024

Normally, gravity pulls all the liquid and solids in your stomach down to the bottom and puts all the gases at the top, and then you can burp it out. However, due to the lack of gravity in space you don't have this luxury.

26/11/2024

Last week our CEO and owner Larne Auerswald had a follow up visit to assist EACL (Egyptian Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory), with their laboratory set up, processes and training. We look forward to collaborating extensively with them in the future.

20/11/2024

Rather than swimming, they opt for a leisurely gallop along the riverbed floor. Remarkably, hippos can snooze underwater effortlessly, thanks to a built-in reflex that allows them to bob up, take a breath, and sink back down without waking.

19/11/2024

On Saturday we had the honor of hosting a pit stop at Pro life pet rescue’s birthday party, and rescued dog fun walk. It was a wonderful way to interact with the community while supporting a local charity that rescues and rehomes cats and dogs in the Nelspruit area.