2021

A programme that is changing lives May 2021 Telling our own story first-hand One of the drivers of Grain SA’s Farmer Development Programme is our close interaction with farmers. We believe in getting out there, getting out of our cars and getting our eyes and feet on the ground, where our farmers are working. During

A WORD FROM … Jerry Mthombothi May 2021 Some farmers, both commercial and smallholder producers, are crossing their fingers and expect to get high yields at the end of this planting season. Due to high rainfall and floods that damaged arable land, some are doubting that they will be able to harvest good-quality crops and

Preparation is key to happy harvesting May 2021 Jenny Mathews, Pula Imvula contributor. Send an email to jennymathews@grainsa.co.za   Farmers want to harvest and sell every kernel they produce. Proper maintenance and adjustments during harvest time are critical in achieving this. Preventative maintenance is an ongoing and regular care plan which is executed by farm

Firebreaks are essential for safety May 2021 Pietman Botha, Pula Imvula contributor. Send an email to pietmanbotha@gmail.com   According to the Fire act, every landowner on whose land a veld fire can start and spread to adjacent land, has the responsibility to have a firebreak on his side of the boundary fence. The act clearly