Hierdie is ‘n dokument wat ons bymekaar gesit het waarin ons uit een sit waar/gedurende watter besoeke daar Training gedoen word. As ek reg onthou wou ons nie kursusses spesifiseer nie – Training word Meestal gedoen gedurende study group meetings in an informal setting.

The formal Trainings range from a 2 day course to a 5 day course with a set number of members that needs to attend. If anyone wants to enquire about training they should contact their regional office.

Training

Study groups

The development coordinators make every effort to involve the extension officers of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the study group meetings.

Some of the topics that are discussed are:

Soil acidity; food security; weed control; soil and climate; soil conservation and soil moisture conservation; calibration of sprayers; plant nutrient requirements; pest control; and several more.

Demonstration trials

Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time within the reach of the developing farmers.

Farmer’s days and partnerships with other role-players

It is crucial that the farmers should be exposed to a local network of support that will be available to them in the longer term. During farmer’s days, all role-players and stakeholders in the industry are invited to participate – to give lectures on their areas of expertise and become acquainted with the farmers.

Developing Grain Farmer of the Year Competition

Several categories exist in which developing farmers can participate. These are:

Subsistence category – Farmers producing grain on 0 – 10 hectares

Smallholder category – Farmers producing grain on 10.5 – 49 hectares

Potential Commercial category – Farmers who farm more than 50 hectares but have not yet reached the 250 ton mark

New Era Commercial category – Farmers producing 250 tons or more of grains

Support to advanced and black commercial farmers

Farmers develop at different rates and those who are making good progress need to be serviced on a one-on-one basis on their own farms. We assist them with the development of a tailor-made business plan for their farm, as well as detailed support throughout the season.

Training Courses

The details of the coordinators for each region are available here

For more information, contact one of our regional coordinators below:

                  Contact No:     E-mail:

Eastern Cape Regional Manager (Offices in Kokstad, Maclear, Mthatha)                

Eric Wiggill        012 943 8280  eric@grainsa.co.za

Mbombela Regional Manager                                 

Jerry Mthombothi         084 604 0549  jerry@grainsa.co.za

Louwsburg (KZN) Office Regional Assistant                                  

Lanalie Swanepoel     084 516 5855  vryheid@grainsa.co.za 

PGP Operations & Training Manager                                   

Liana Stroebel                 012 943 8252  liana@grainsa.co.za

Lichtenburg Regional Manager                              

Du Toit v/d Westhuizen              082 877 6749  dutoit@grainsa.co.za 

Dundee Regional Manager                      

Graeme Engelbrecht                   012 943 8287  graeme@grainsa.co.za  

Free State Regional Manager                                   

Jacques Roux                   082 377 9529  jacques@grainsa.co.za