Climate forecast for the 2022/2023 summer season October 2022 JOHAN VAN DEN BERG, INDEPENDENT AGRICULTURAL METEOROLOGIST Most of the country received average to above-average rainfall since about 2020. Flooding or water-logged conditions occurred in some areas, causing damage to crops and infrastructure. The very wet conditions since 2020 are in contrast to the severe
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Do your homework before buying a tractor October 2022 PIETMAN BOTHA, INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT The capital layout for farming in terms of tractors and machinery is very high. A new tractor can easily cost R1 000 000 – and this doesn’t include the price of the implements, which must all still be bought
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Know your pests: African maize stalk borer October 2022 Lepidopteran pests such as stem borers cause major damage in maize fields, resulting in significant yield losses. It is imperative that farmers can identify these pests to manage them early with the right set of tools. Moth flights begin in October and occur throughout South Africa,
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The Corner Post October 2022 Mampho Adeline Thaele (46) is a finalist in the potential commercial farmer of the year competition. Apart from being a passionate lady, this mother of three is also a foster mother who has, since 2008, taken in nine foster children to offer them a chance at a better life.
A team that is passionate about farming October 2022 Grain SA’s farmer development team can assist you in your quest to be a better, more successful farmer. The team is active and in the field, working at grassroots every day. This team brings experience, knowledge, expertise and a commitment to equipping every learner towards better
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