2018

NKGONO JANE SAYS… April 2018 I may not be where I want to be but I’m thankful for not being where I used to be – Habeeb Akande. This Pula Imvula has a quote about being thankful, displaying gratitude in our daily lives. As we move through life, we are always looking forward to the

LOVE, HARD WORK and CHARACTER make the farmer April 2018 It is true that all around the world the farming population is aging. I recently read that the average age of a farmer in South Africa is 62 years and in the United States it is 55.  In a world where food insecurity levels are

DO NOT SIT IDLE during April and May April 2018 As farmers we tend to believe that once maize has grown tall and gone into seed and fruiting that our job is complete. This is really not the case as there are still many possible challenges that may creep in and cause devastation to your

CANOLA – main priorities for April to June April 2018 If you have not already done so, procure seed of the cultivar you intend planting as soon as possible. Remember the following important factors when deciding what cultivar to plant: What herbicide was used on the field to be planted to canola the previous season/crop?

COULD CANOLA STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT IN THE NEAR FUTURE? April 2018 With almost 98% of the crop grown in the Western Cape, it was no surprise that the canola crop production would drop slightly from the previous year due to the drought in that region. During the 2017/2018 production season, the Western Cape was overcome

GROUNDNUTS – tips and tricks to remember during the growing season April 2018 The total production of groundnuts in South Africa for the 2016/2017 summer agricultural season was about 92 000 tons from 56 000 hectares. The production forecast for the 2017/2018 year shows an intention to plant 65 500 hectares with 53 000 hectares

A new look at PLANNING April 2018 You have chosen to earn a living (make money) by being a farmer, one of the most, if not the most, challenging jobs. Challenging due to for instance, pressure from consumer groups to farm eco-friendly and to deliver products of higher quality, pressure from labour-unions regarding working conditions,

Long and short of the diesel rebate April 2018 The diesel rebate was designed to protect local industries against international competition (where primary farmers enjoy protection), as well as to provide relief to consumers who do not necessarily use roads. Depending on the industry, the rebate provides full or partial relief from the fuel levy