about
us
Working together towards a sustainable future.
Assess. Improve. Save.
At Trace & Save, our mission is to leverage technology, research, and the latest insights to assess, enhance, and optimize resource use and farm operations. By collaborating with stakeholders who share our commitment to sustainable farming, we aim to work together to achieve our sustainability goals.
WHY TRACE & SAVE EXISTS
Supporting sustainable practices:
We help farmers implement sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact, improve soil health, protect and promote biodiversity, achieve financial success, and foster resilience. Our goal is to enable socially responsible farming and sustainable livelihoods.
Creating evidence of improvement:
We provide proof of improved farming practices, ensuring transparency and integrity. This evidence helps farmers demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, allowing them to receive associated incentives and showcase their progress to buyers. Additionally, it enables the industry and secondary markets to support and promote sustainable farming efforts.
together, we can drive the future of agriculture towards greater sustainability & success.
OUR TEAM
Trace & Save boasts a diverse team, that includes dedicated sustainability researchers, who share this vision.
Phillip Terblanche
Role: Founder / CEO / Sustainable agriculture consultant
Qualification: Masters in Sustainable Agriculture (University of the Free State)
Research interests: Sustainability; animal nutrition; pasture management; financial management; farm management; soil health
Email address:
phillip@traceandsave.com
Marlene Terblanche
Role: Director / Financial manager
Qualification: BCom (Honours) (University of the Free State); Post-graduate Tax Diploma
Email address:
marlene@traceandsave.com
Craig Galloway
Role: Director / Sustainable agriculture consultant
Qualification: PhD in Conservation Ecology (University of Stellenbosch); SACNASP registered Agricultural Scientist (Professional Natural Scientist)
Research interests: Sustainable agriculture assessment; nutrient balancing and accounting; greenhouse gas emissions; carbon sequestration; whole farm productivity; environmental impact of agriculture.
Email address:
craig@traceandsave.com
Portia Phohlo
Role: Sustainable agriculture researcher
Qualification: MSc in Soil Science (University of the Free State) SACNASP registered Soil Scientist (Professional Natural Scientist)
Research interests: Soil health; optimizing nitrogen fertilizer for crops and pastures; conservation of natural resources; food security; advocate for regenerative agriculture.
Email address:
portia@traceandsave.com
Jason Deschamps
Role: Sustainable agriculture researcher
Qualification: Masters in Sustainable Agriculture (University of the Free State)
Research interests: Integrated pest management; biodiversity management; impact of pesticides on soil, animal, human and environmental health.
Email address:
jason@traceandsave.com
Lomé Smit
Role: Sustainable agriculture researcher
Qualification: MSc in Agronomy (University of Stellenbosch)
Research interests: Nutrient cycling; nutrient management; the improvement of resource use efficiencies; manure management; whole farm productivity.
Email address:
lome@traceandsave.com
Tenita Ballantine
Role: Sustainable agriculture researcher
Qualification: BSc Conservation Ecology (University of Stellenbosch)
Research interests: Biodiversity conservation; nutrient balancing and accounting; greenhouse gas emissions; whole farm productivity.
Email address:
tenita@traceandsave.com
Moedisha Lorraine Phadu
Role: Sustainable agriculture researcher
Qualification: MSc in Soil Science (University of Limpopo), SACNASP registered Soil Scientist (Candidate Natural Scientist).
Research interests: Soil health; soil hydrology; irrigation management; water use efficiency and water footprint; water quality; soil and water conservation.
Email address:
lorraine@traceandsave.com
Sue Viljoen
Role: Communications, Marketing and Networking
Qualification: MSc Ecological Assessment Cum Laude (University of Stellenbosch).
Research interests: Landowner behaviour change; social science aspects of conservation; water stewardship; interdisciplinary research.
Email address:
sue@traceandsave.com
Anina Vlok
Role: Communication and technical support for SPS and Fourth Q
Qualification: Diploma in Teaching (Potchefstroom Teaching College), Post Grad in Mental Retardation (University of Stellenbosch).
Email address:
anina@traceandsave.com
