2018

NKGONO JANE SAYS… November 2018 Planting season has started in earnest and I am sure that you are almost too busy to read the Pula! How blessed you are to be in a position to grow food for your family and for your country. We had our Day of Celebration at the end of September

CELEBRATING passion, purpose & progress November 2018 There is an old African proverb which says that seeing is different than being told. The farmers who were nominees in the various categories all took the advice their mentors shared on board, but when they saw the results of their labour, they knew that hard work is

BEING READY ISN’T ENOUGH; YOU MUST BE PREPARED! November 2018 How ready are you for that dreaded moment when you realise the veldfire is out of control and has taken on a life of its own? How well prepared are your family members and farm workers? How well equipped are your neighbours? Who must be

Are you a STANDOUT LEADER? November 2018 These days it is common to read and hear about businesses, government institutions, organisations and others that are not performing as well as they should or even fail. Many a time the reason disclosed for this poor performance is a lack of leadership. A leader or in business

Maize prospects for the 2018/2019 season November 2018 This article gives a brief overview of the 2018/2019 marketing season for maize. We firstly look at the international prospects and there we see an anticipated drop in production with utilisation slightly up. On the local front we expect maize production to be lower than the record

Planting tips for success November 2018 The planting process is very important and should be carefully managed. Good planting conditions are the foundation of success.  An even seedbed, careful seed spacing, planting depth, fertiliser placement and good contact with moist soil, create the optimal conditions for germination and early seedling growth. A uniform and vigorous