Take soil samples to get healthy crops May 2024 MARTIENS DU PLESSIS, SOIL SCIENTIST/SOIL AND CROP CONSULTANT Soil analysis is one of the tools in the farmer’s ‘toolbox’ to manage soil fertility and plant nutrition. The money that is spent annually on crop production should be based on a soil analysis report of the
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EXPLORING the futures market May 2024 JOHAN TEESSEN, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST INTERN, AND LERATO RAMAFOKO, APPLIED ECONOMICS INTERN, BOTH AT GRAIN SA In the fourth and final article, the futures market and its distinctions from the forward market will be explored. Additionally, a practical example will be provided to illustrate the functioning of a futures contract.
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FARMERS, it’s competition time May 2024 It is that time of the year again when nominees are identified who qualify for the Farmer of the Year competition. This yearly competition is not only a highlight for all the farmers, but for the Grain SA and PGP teams as well. The main goal of the Farmer
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Have a BENCHMARK to measure success May 2024 RICHARD MCPHERSON, AGRIBUSINESS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT The only way to know whether or not you are improving as a farmer is to have a benchmark to measure your success. To develop in farming, you need consistent progress over the years. This can be done by
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The Corner Post May 2024 Zoliwe Nombewu (46), an Eastern Cape farmer, was a finalist in the Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) Potential Commercial Farmer of the Year category. For this enthusiastic farmer, farming is not just a way to earn an income – it is a lifestyle. Zoliwe was raised in a farming environment. Although
Severe drought and heat affect grain production May 2024 South Africa is facing a severe drought crisis, which is exacerbated by extreme heat waves, leaving the nation’s grain farmers reeling under immense pressure. The scorching temperatures and prolonged dry spells have ravaged agricultural lands, severely impacting both developing and commercial farmers. With financial strains mounting
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A word from… Phumzile Ngcobo April 2024 A well-known proverb says: ‘A head start is the best start.’ a successful harvest is determined by several factors, including good growing conditions through the plant’s growing cycle – especially during the plant’s critical growth stages. However, the farmer has no control over this aspect. The timeous
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