Follow PGP’s footprint on social media April 2024 In the era of technology the agricultural sector uses digital tools to improve productivity, sustainability and inclusivity. The Farmer Development Programme is positioned between traditional farming practices and digital innovation, aiming to empower farmers through knowledge sharing and access to resources. This article explores the digital footprint
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Gibberella stalk rot is a serious threat March 2024 DR BRADLEY FLETT AND DR BELINDA JANSE VAN RENSBURG, BOTH FROM THE ARC-GRAIN CROPS, POTCHEFSTROOM. FIRST PUBLISHED IN SA GRAAN/GRAIN, SEPTEMBER 2023. Stalk rot results in yield losses due to impaired grain filling, premature senescence and lodging (limits production and harvesting of ears). In addition,
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Do maintenance before harvesting March 2024 PIETMAN BOTHA, INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT A pre-harvest combine maintenance checklist can help a lot with the preparation for the coming harvest season. A checklist should cover anything that has been overlooked or gone uninspected since the last harvest – technology, fluids, filters and more. For any combine
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Regional meetings: Encouraging collaboration and dialogue March 2024 The regional meeting for Region 29 of Grain SA was held in Ermelo on 6 February this year. This gathering serves as an important platform for Grain SA, the leading voice for grain farmers, to provide updates on its activities, initiatives and advocacy efforts. At the meeting, discussions
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Strategies to combat maize ear rots February 2024 DR BELINDA JANSE VAN RENSBURG AND DR BRADLEY FLETT, ARC-GRAIN CROPS This article aims to give farmers information regarding the most important maize ear rots and how to minimise them from occurring by using the correct management procedures. The focus will be on the three main
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How to identify Sclerotinia Sclerotiorum February 2024 DR LISA ROTHMAN, LECTURER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE, AND DR GODFREY KGATLE, RESEARCH COORDINATOR AT GRAIN SA Sclerotinia can be regarded as one of the most devastating diseases of oilseed crops (canola, soybean and sunflower) in South Africa. Cabbage, lettuce and weeds are also crops that
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Avoid crop losses with early harvesting February 2024 PIETMAN BOTHA, INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT If you want to increase your profit and reduce the risk, consider harvesting soybeans and sunflower as early as possible to prevent shattering or bird damage. Shatter losses due to brittle pods increase as the moisture levels of pods and
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All you need to know about Congress February 2024 Regional meetings were held during January and February to share the Grain SA group of entities’ focus areas for the year ahead. These topics will also be on the table at the 2024 Congress on 13 and 14 March. This event offers a wonderful opportunity for
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Hard-working farmers celebrate their success December 2023 Valerie Cilliers, SA Graan/Grain editor One of the most colourful days on the Grain SA calendar, took place on 20 September at NAMPO Park. The Day of Celebration embodies not only the rich diversity of South Africa, but also the unifying passion for agriculture that exists within
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Minimise risks with crop insurance November 2023 South Africa is a country in which 90% of the land area is classified as arid or semi-arid. It is thus imperative that each agricultural farmer takes into account the climatic and other risks to physical production. The principle of insurance as a risk-sharing device is the acceptance
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