2015

Nkgono Jane says… July 2015 Harvesting will be completed this month and I believe that many of you will be happy about the yields that you have achieved. We are sad for those who worked hard and have not managed to get a crop this year due to the drought. We hope that you will

Application of lime – food for thought July 2015 The application of lime is often the most neglected soil maintenance practice in farming. We tend to overlook this crucial aspect of maximising the yield potential of our soil. But, it is not only about short term yields and profit. Soil is the only consistent, natural

Canola – factors to consider from June – September July 2015 Canola is a very important crop and there are a lot of management factors to be taken into account to make a success of canola. There are some pests and diseases that are important and it must be controlled, because these diseases and pests

Include sunflowers in crop rotation for stability July 2015 Due to the deep root system of a sunflower, you will find that in tough dry years like the one we have just experienced they would have performed better than any other crop on your farm. They are very drought tolerant and can be hugely beneficial

Sunflowers or soybeans… July 2015 TO PLANT OR NOT TO PLANT   The 2014/2015 production season was extremely trying for farmers with wet and dry periods alternating out of normal patterns. The conditions in the early planting period in some areas were good with wet soils enabling good germination and good stands of soybeans. In

Top Performers in every category July 2015 At PANNAR we consider risk management and sustainable farming to be of cardinal importance. For that reason all our products are subjected to a rigorous evaluation programme before any cultivar is marketed. Aspects such as good yield performance, stability over seasons and area adaptability are given a great

Nkgono Jane says… June 2015 Being able to produce food from the land is a very old occupation and one that must always be highly regarded. The whole world depends on farmers for food. This year we have been made aware again of the high risks involved in crop farming – large areas of the

Important tax facts to keep in mind June 2015 This basic tax calendar has been developed to provide a guide to taxpayers about the key deadlines for the main segments of taxpayers. Individuals Tax season – tax season for individuals normally runs from July to November (for non-provisional taxpayers), with provisional taxpayers having until end