Grow your FARMING BUSINESS January 2019 It is possibly true to state that all our farmers, whether large or small or have just commenced farming or have been at it for several years, are dreaming and aiming to be successful and to grow their farming businesses. For this to be achieved your business must be
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STEPS TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR BOOMSPRAYER January 2019 Article compiled from the Grain SA Calibration Course. Publication: January 2019 Section: Pula/Imvula
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Know the value of DRY BEANS January 2019 The dry seeds of the eleven types of edible bean types grown worldwide, from within the whole legume family of plants, produced commercially or for own and family use are known as pulses. The word ‘pulse’ specifically refers to the dry seeds produced which can be harvested
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CANOLA – planning for the new season January 2019 The most successful farmers are those that do the best planning. Leave as little as possible to chance and make sure you have the best information possible to assist you in making the best decisions possible. Consider the following factors when planning canola for the new
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LESSONS LEARNT FROM BRAZIL’S SOYBEAN INDUSTRY January 2019 This article reflects on lessons that South Africa can learn from Brazil’s successful agricultural growth model, also looking at how far South Africa is in terms of investing in the soybean industry and growing it further. By 2050, Africa’s population will grow from 1,86 billion to 2,4
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Stay on top of your game – DO TOPDRESSING January 2019 If you are going to plant maize, then it stands to reason that you intend to get the best yield possible off the plants growing in that field. This means you will have carefully considered all your seed, fertilisation and weed control requirements. One
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WHY DOES MAIZE LODGE? January 2019 Lodging happens when the stalk breaks below the ear. This means yield losses, increased time to harvest and may also influence the grain quality. Lodging usually occurs in the second half of the season as the maize plant starts to mature. There are several causes of lodging in maize,
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THE CORNER POST January 2019 ‘Rather than reinventing the wheel, entrepreneurs need to find the wheel-maker and leverage the wheel-maker’s expertise and experience.’ This advice was shared in a blog by Mike Rowlands in the Huffington Post, an American internet newspaper. The 2018 winner of the Grain SA/Bayer Potential Commercial Farmer of the Year, Paulus
