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Overberg: The Overberg is currently experiencing a dry season and farmers are feeling the pressure. The grain still seems relatively acceptable under circumstances but follow-up rain is urgently needed for an average crop to realise. According to producers, it should rain within the next week to avoid a below-average harvest in the area. August was characterised by hot and dry conditions, placing the grain under immense pressure. Early plantings are in better condition compared to the late grains. Wheat is appearing slightly worse compared to Barley. Canola, in contrast, is very variable and varies from camp to camp and farm to farm. Rain can make a big difference over a large part, but a considerable number of producers already sustained substantial damage.
SSK: The SSK-area is also extremely variable. There are parts with average crops, but also poor parts where the possibility exist that no crops will realise. Some producers in certain areas have already started using the grain as fodder. Rain is critically needed to obtain an average crop. The possibility of an average crop will only be attained with rain in the next few days. However, no rain is forecast soon, and hot dry days is causing potential lost yields daily, which can produce a below-average crop.
Swartland: Conditions in the Swartland are seemingly better and the grain appears well compared to previous seasons. Nevertheless, rain is still urgently needed to realise the potential that lies on the lands. Furthermore, producers are still losing potential returns on a daily basis due to the dry hot weather. In conclusion, most of the area has good grains in the fields, but still patches with grains that received too little rain.
Wheat in the eastern and north-western parts of the Free State generally appear very good. There is a lot of cutworm damage that occurred in Hoopstad, Bultfontein and Wesselsbron. Earlier spring rains during September and October remain essential and will determine the yield.
Wheat is in the flag leaf stage and generally appear very good. Average yields are generally expected..
The second annual NAMPO Cape trade show is taking place from 4-6 September 2019. A collaboration between Grain SA and the Bredasdorp Park NPC, the show aims to build on its inaugural success and promises all visitors a platform showcasing the latest, greatest, biggest, newest and tastiest agricultural experience.
Visitors can look forward to 200 outdoor exhibitors in addition to the 270 exhibitors in the halls. Furthermore, the livestock exhibition and a much larger flower exhibit is a definite must see! And, another first at NAMPO Cape is the presentation of the Landbouweekblad Farmers Plans or “Boereplanne”. Customary, the ladies programme, Nation in Conversation and a full and interesting livestock programme will keep everyone entertained. With the relocation of the Engen 4x4 track to the seed plot area of the site, demonstrations will be held this year by the various vehicle manufacturers, daily at 10h00 and 14h00.
Expecting a larger NAMPO Cape 2019, provision has been made for bigger parking areas, more access gates and an increase in refreshment kiosks. Tickets are available online through Ticketpro or at the gates. Gates open 08:00 and close at 17:00 and with this year’s show themed appropriately “Winds of Prosperity”, visitors will certainly not be disappointed.