Marketing of maize: Planning ahead is crucial May 2022 JENNY MATHEWS, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND EDUCATOR Whereas in the past the selling of maize was a lot easier when the farmer would grow the maize, deliver it to the local co-op and get money for his crop at a regulated market price, nowadays
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Marketing of maize: Planning ahead is crucial May 2022 JENNY MATHEWS, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND EDUCATOR Whereas in the past the selling of maize was a lot easier when the farmer would grow the maize, deliver it to the local co-op and get money for his crop at a regulated market price, nowadays
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Maize outlook for the 2022 production season February 2022 IKAGENG MALULEKE, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST AT GRAIN SA This article looks at prospects for maize production for 2022, given the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) report on intentions to plant by producers. INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTS According to the International Grains Council (IGC), global production is likely to increase
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Leaf diseases on maize: what does this season hold? December 2021 PIETMAN BOTHA, INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT Disease can only occur when the host, pathogen and suitable environmental conditions overlap. Given the newest long-term weather forecasts producers can expect some diseases and they must be on the lookout for diseases. THE SEASON AHEAD Climate
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Declining global maize STU supports prices December 2021 IKAGENG MALULEKE, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST AT GRAIN SA The stocks to use ratio (STU) provides insights between supply and demand. It is a crucial indicator used to provide insight into the relationship between supply and demand. The higher the ratio, the better supplied the world or the
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30 Sep 2021 Grain SA hosted the second annual Grow for Gold National Yield Competition on 30 September 2021 in Muldersdrift, celebrating 42 producers across 15 categories for outstanding yields achieved with maize, soybean and sunflower crops across South Africa. With the continuous support of event sponsor Pioneer, supported by Corteva, this prestigious event creates synergy
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Maize stover is a valuable commodity July 2021 JENNY MATHEWS, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND EDUCATOR By optimising the stover, a farmer is essentially increasing the benefits and profitability of his maize production cycle. With profit margins under pressure, every maize farmer needs to decide on how best to capitalise on the stover left
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30 Jun 2021 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CONDITIONS The harvesting process for oilseeds is nearing completion with some sunflower hectares still to be harvested. Producers are harvesting maize in earnest; with 50-60% already harvested in the North West and 75% harvested in the Eastern parts of the country. Feedback from producers indicate they generally harvest lower than
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How the maize market functions June 2021 IKAGENG MALULEKE, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST AT GRAIN SA Part 4 This marks the final article of a four-part series that attempts to explore the fundamental factors that have an impact on the maize market. In this article the various participants and their roles as well as the importance
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How the maize market functions May 2021 Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural Economist, Grain SA. Send an email to ikageng@grainsa.co.za Part 3 This article is the third of a four-part series that attempts to explore the fundamental factors that have an impact on the maize market. It will focus on spot price determination and the role
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