Thumbs up for SOYBEANS due to upward trend January 2018 Soybean has certainly become a favourite among producers. The growing trend in soybean production is not only seen on the local landscape but across the globe. Prior to the drought in 2016/2017, South Africa produced its highest soybean production of just over 1 million
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Analyse the profitability of your summer grain crops October 2017 The oilseed industry has recently shown a growing trend in South Africa, with industry growth led by the soybean market. In its 6th production forecast, the Crop Estimates Committee has estimated that soybean production for the 2017/2018 marketing season could reach a record 1,3 million
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Choose your most profitable summer crop basket October 2017 Another harvesting season is behind you and the planning for the production of your unique mix of summer crops during the 2017 to 2018 season should almost have been finalised by now. Many lessons would have been learnt during the previous seasons production which was mainly
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The influence of the ratio between nitrogen and potassium on diplodia stalk and root rot complex October 2017 Root rot occurred in places again during the past season. Three main forms of root rot exist in maize in South Africa, namely diplodia and two derived from Fusarium- related fungi. Diplodia is caused by a fungus,
Nkgono Jane says… September 2017 In this issue of the Pula Imvula is an article on eating a balanced diet. This is a very important aspect to farming – we produce food for ourselves and the nation, but we and our livestock eat too! It is crucial that humans and the animals we keep (cattle,
The Corner Post July 2017 In this new series, The Corner Post will feature the mentors who form part of the Grain SA mentorship programme. A mentor is that person who gives you advice on how to achieve your own goals and dreams. Although Solomon Masango from Carolina was only employed as a mentor
The rise of global soybean production July 2017 The soybean industry is beginning to place itself as one of the leading crops in the grain and oilseed industry. Soybean production is rising annually, matched with a rise in global demand. The latest estimates by the USDA, indicate that world soybean production is likely to increase
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Grain SA interviews… Organ Gasetswele Serema June 2017 Hard work, dedication and determination are the qualities that make Organ Gasetswele Serema the successful farmer he is. Organ believes that if you put your mind to something, in his case, working and living on a farm, you can achieve it. Where and on how many hectares
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18 May 2017 Addressing journalists at Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day on Thursday, 18 May 2017, CEO Jannie de Villiers discussed grain crop conditions, exports, the next season, development and land reform. GRAIN CROP CONDITIONS The National Crop Estimates Committee of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries estimated a total grain and oilseed crop
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Yield evaluation and harvesting planning April 2017 The 2016/2017 summer production season is by now moving into the harvesting and final marketing phase for soybeans, sunflowers and other summer crops. This year has been characterised by good to very good rains prior to the planting season interspersed with an extremely hot and dry November and
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