2019

A WORD FROM… Jane McPherson July 2019 Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. – Pele.  The quote for this month could have been written by a farmer – you have to love what you are

Taking your grain further July 2019 Gavin Mathews, Bachelors in environmental management. Send an email to gavmat@gmail.com What happens to the grain you harvest after you sell it? Yes, we know that it enters the food processing chain. But have you ever thought that perhaps certain steps in this chain could be done by you

Grain SA: An organisation by farmers for farmers July 2019 Jenny Mathews, Pula Imvula contributor. Send an email to jenjonmat@gmail.com As a member of Grain SA you are supporting an organisation that was established to provide support and services specifically to South African grain producers so they have a better chance of higher performance and

Workshop set to boost collaboration and research July 2019 Article submitted by the Grain Research and Policy Centre. Send an email to Miekie Human, Research and Policy Officer at miekie@grainsa.co.za Crop protection is a vital aspect for all production areas and summer grains are no exception. Research has gone a long way in supporting crop

Canola production What to look out for during July to October July 2019 Chris Cumming, Protein Research Foundation Consultant. Send an email to cummingza1946@gmail.com Here is hoping that the farmers have managed to achieve a good, uniform and even canola stand this year. Uniform is important to help us in many timing decisions, such as when