2020

A WORD FROM…Johan Kriel August 2020 Winter is always a time of reflection for me. This winter comes at a very scary time in our world. Let me start at the beginning of my thought process. The 2019/2020 production season started tough. The rain did not come. The planters remained in the sheds. The severe

Soil tests come in handy for next crop’s fertilising plan August 2020 Written by a retired farmer Sunflower and soybean lands have been harvested in parts of the eastern Free State production area. Sunflowers and soybeans on large lands yielded 2 t/ha And 2,1 t/ha respectively. The maize planted later than normal is showing a

Covid-19 impact on input prices differs August 2020 Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural Economist, Grain SA. Send an email to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za   The global community is currently fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, and while the focus is on health, the economic and social implications are far-reaching. This comes at a time where the global economy was already sluggish.

Watch your cash and survive August 2020 Marius Greyling, Pula Imvula contributor. Send an email to mariusg@mcgacc.co.za   At the time of writing this article it is already clear that economically South Africa is in for another rough ride during 2020 which will have its effect on our farmers, especially our smaller farmers. Many farmers

‘Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s’ – so, what about registering for VAT? August 2020 Jenny Mathews, Pula Imvula contributor. Send an email to jennymathews@grainsa.co.za   Whether to register as a VAT vendor or not is a difficult decision for start ups and smaller businesses. There are many complicated rules and regulations around