2022

Successful pollination is crucial for crop yield February 2022 JENNY MATHEWS, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND EDUCATOR   The pollination period is one of the most critical stages in the development of a maize plant. By this time the preparation work is done. During the pollination window weather conditions are absolutely crucial. High temperatures, too

Maize outlook for the 2022 production season February 2022 IKAGENG MALULEKE,  AGRICULTURAL  ECONOMIST AT GRAIN SA   This article looks at prospects for maize production for 2022, given the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) report on intentions to plant by producers. INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTS According to the International Grains Council (IGC), global production is likely to increase

Feel fully in control of your financials February 2022 JENNY MATHEWS, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND EDUCATOR   According to the law of our land, income acquired by any individual carrying on ‘pastoral, agricultural or other farming operations’ is indeed taxable, and must be combined with all taxable income that is collected from other streams

Farming on paper leads to success February 2022 PIETMAN BOTHA,  INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT   Planning is the process of looking ahead. It is actually ‘farming on paper’ as you plan the future of your farming operation on paper to see the results that can be attained. If you are not satisfied with your current

Meet the partners of the Farmer Development Programme February 2022 The success of Grain SA’s farmer development programme (FDP) lies in not just one, but several great partnerships. The management team, development coordinators, mentors and study group leaders collaborate to ensure that developing farmers are reaching new heights. Without the support of the programme sponsors/funding

There is always more to learn February 2022 IKAGENG MALULEKE,  AGRICULTURAL  ECONOMIST AT GRAIN SA   The Grain SA imbizo is a programme aimed at empowering producers who have graduated from the farmer development programme into the commercial arena. It aims to equip them with advanced skills to navigate their way in the commercial environment.

From thriving taxi owner to top farmer February 2022 LOUISE KUNZ, PULA IMVULA CONTRIBUTOR   Bheki Mabuza (48) knows what it feels like to stare death in the face. As a successful taxi boss, he became a target and was shot by rivals. However, this painful event had a very positive outcome. After recovering, Bheki

Helping to make a good yield a reality February 2022 The Grain SA Farmer Development team had 81 study groups meetings around the key grain growing regions of our country during the first weeks of November. The logistics involved in getting to all the farmers in some rather remote regions is no small feat and