Mycotoxins and human health June 2017 Now that we are aware of the fact that mycotoxins are produced by food-borne fungi that can infect many types of agricultural crops, the question we need to ask is why are they important to us as humans? Mycotoxins enter the human food chain via three possible routes i)
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PRECISION FARMING – is it a buzz word or not? June 2017 We read a lot about precision farming or as it is also described High Technology Farming (HTF) in agricultural magazines these days. This already gives one the idea that the reference is to something advanced. Precision farming refers to as advanced mechanical technology
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RATEL – the reliable wheat cultivar for the Southern and Western Cape June 2017 Ratel is the ARC-Small Grains’ most reliable cultivar for this region. According to data of the past four years, Ratel is among the top performers in the Southern and Western Cape. The cultivar was developed specifically for this area. The cultivar
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Subsoil acidity harms yields June 2017 FERTASA was approached by Grain SA and a private consultant, Mr Pietman Botha, about a suspicion that subsoil acidity may restrict the development of plant roots in water-table soils in the Free State. This suspicion arose when a producer’s experience in this regard was discussed at an editorial meeting
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The Corner Post SINELIZWI FAKADE Mentorship is about changing lives June 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. If you look for a
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Why it’s important to understand international wheat prices June 2017 Wheat production is one of the most important crops in South Africa. Most wheat produced in South Africa is used for human consumption with very little used for animal feed. In general, local wheat production has declined over the years. However, in the 2016/2017 marketing
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25 May 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW NAMPO-RECORD LEAVES PREVIOUS FIGURES EATING ITS DUST The excellent current season for summer crops has contributed to a new record of 78 648 visitors during Grain SA’s recent NAMPO Harvest Day. The visitor’s positivity was inspiring and many of the more than 700 exhibitors reported that their businesses benefited
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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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12 May 2017 Fall Armyworm report confirmed in Eastern Cape The current Fall Armyworm outbreak has resulted in confirmed cases in all South African provinces except the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape. A recent confirmed case in the Eastern Cape was reported at the weekly Fall Armyworm Steering Committee meeting of 10 May 2017.
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