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Poor after-sales service by mechanisation dealer
or technology supplier?
Dicla Training Centre
Northmec
New Holland
Barloworld
John Deere
Patrick Verster 071 692 2229
Arno du Plessis 071 687 5227
Steve Kite 056 515 1865
William Tsheisi 083 627 7257
Janalize Barnard 011 437 2666
If members of Grain SA receive poor after-sales service from mechanisation dealers, they can contact
Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA, or Grain SA at 086 004 7246.
Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA
Diesel quality
– do you suspect that paraffin has been added?
If producers suspect that there are problems with the quality of diesel, particularly in cases of possible
paraffin contamination, they can contact the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to monitor this:
Contact
Gregory Marks Tim La Fontaine
National Group Manager Operational Specialist: Excise
021 413 8938 012 422 6919
If producers want to test diesel themselves, they can visit the website or call
087 575 3568 to purchase the testing instruments.
Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA
Tractor operator training essential
Training is a must for grain producers’ tractor operators. This training includes not only the driving of
the tractor, but also its practical use and general maintenance.
With a view to this, the Grain Guide has decided to approach companies providing such training.
Below are the companies that responded to our enquiries: