26 Sep 2019 Grain SA today launched a National Yield Competition which will kick off in 2020. The competition, now in its planning phase, involves consultation with all seed companies for the establishment of a standard protocol, thus ensuring that all participating seed companies and grain producers are assessed at the same level and on
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21 Sep 2019 NAMPO CAPE EXCEED EXPECTATIONS It is with gratitude that we look back on a very successful NAMPO Cape 2019. For the 435 exhibitors spread over the 480 available exhibition spaces, the upgraded parking areas as well as the increased number of kiosks, these three days were a highlight on the Cape agricultural
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19 Sep 2019 Grain SA and ALFA have decided to join hands and add a new expo to the agricultural calendar. The announcement comes after numerous discussions, the result of which will see the two big names in the industry presenting the first ever NAMPO/ALFA Livestock, Hunting and Outdoor Expo at NAMPO Park just outside of
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12 Sep 2019 WINTER GRAIN CROPS DRYING OUT IN THE CAPE The winter grain production season started the year amidst favourable conditions and signalling good prospects for all. These prospects however, changed drastically during August and early September. Rainfall in August was below average, placing the yield potential under tremendous pressure. However, this past weekend’s
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Soil analysis for the season ahead September 2019 Gavin Mathews, Bachelors in environmental management. Send an email to gavmat@gmail.com There are many areas to focus on when getting your fields prepared for the coming season. This task should start well in advance to give you time to plan effectively. When the combine harvesters pull into
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Grain SA farmer of the year – rewarding hard work and perseverance September 2019 Liana Stroebel, Grain SA Provincial Co-ordinator, Western Cape. Send an email to liana@grainsa.co.za The yearly Grain SA farmer of the year competition is a highlight for all farmers and staff of Grain SA. It is an opportunity for all farmers that
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Management options for cover crops during September September 2019 Dr Johann Strauss, Directorate Plant Sciences, Research and Technology Development Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Send an email to johannst@elsenburg.com Cover crops can play a vital role in improving our current cropping systems and open new avenues to not only improve the biodiversity within our systems,
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Barley scenarios for 2019/2020 September 2019 Ikageng Maluleke, Junior Economist, Grain SA. Send an email to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za In this article we look at different scenarios for barely production, given intentions to plant and average yield. According to the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC), the expected area planted for barley production for 2019 is 118 500 hectares
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Think like an entrepreneur September 2019 Marius Greyling, Pula Imvula contributor. Send an email to mariusg@mcgacc.co.za In general, we have emphasised in our articles that the challenges for farming in South Africa are becoming more and more. Our farmers are experiencing challenges with regards to their farming businesses, whether small or big, at an increased
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Bt technology in an insect-resistance management programme September 2019 Magda du Toit, Corporate Engagement and Communications Manager SA, Bayer. Send an email to magda.dutoit@bayer.com The use of Bt technology (Yieldgard®) in crops provides effective control against insects in maize and forms a modern, environmentally friendly basis for integrated pest control. Bt technology has played a
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