Helping farmers become better farmers September 2024 IN SOUTH AFRICA A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GRAIN IS BEING PRODUCED BY DEVELOPING FARMERS. THE PHAHAMA GRAIN PHAKAMA (PGP) FARMER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (FDP) IS TAILOR MADE FOR FARMERS OF DIFFERENT LEVELS WHO WANT TO KEEP ON PRODUCING GRAIN PROFITABLY AND SUSTAINABLY, ACHIEVING OPTIMAL YIELDS. The programme offers a
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20 Aug 2024 NAMPO Cape 2024 brings an exciting new feature to the programme with the Sheepdog Programme taking place in the BKB Livestock Centre from Wednesday to Friday, 11-13 September 2024. Pippa Philip, National Secretary of the South African Sheepdog Association (SASDA), and one of the organisers of the event at NAMPO Cape 2024,
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Soil cultivation is key to a good yield August 2024 PIETMAN BOTHA, INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT In order to harvest a good yield, soil cultivation is needed. Soil must be cultivated to create a medium where moisture can be stored, weeds, pests and diseases can be combatted, crop residues and chemicals can be incorporated,
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A word from… Johan Kriel August 2024 While writing this article in June, it was clear from daily reports received by the PGP team that yields from the harvesting of soybeans, sunflowers and maize are even lower than the crop estimates promised because many farmers suffered losses as a result of the drought and
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Meet the Farmer of the Year finalists August 2024 SUBSISTENCE FARMERS (0,5 ha to 3 ha) It is the second year that Gcinile Beauty Gumbi (53) is a finalist in this category. This diligent farmer from Uphizane farm in the Paul Pietersburg district, has always loved working the soil. While raising her children she started
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Do your homework before buying seeds August 2024 JOHAN TEESSEN, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST INTERN, GRAIN SA Among all the expenses incurred by a farmer, the cost of seeds often goes unnoticed on the production budget. Depending on the plant population, the cost of seeds can range from 10% to 17% of the total input cost
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Invest time in a business plan August 2024 Yolandi Kruger, agricultural advisor at Dunamus Part 2 A business plan is essential for securing funding or an investment. It should be clear and understandable for people who may not know much about farming. Writing a business plan for your farm involves several steps to
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