Ensure that Sclerotinia does not ruin the crop July 2021 ARTICLE COMPILED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN SCLEROTINIA RESEARCH NETWORK Sclerotinia stem rot causes a lot of damage to crops, particularly soybean and sunflower, and can result in significant yield losses. The Sclerotinia sclerotiorum fungus cause the disease. In South Africa, the most important crops affected
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Protect your machinery by chopping sunflower residue July 2021 JENNY MATHEWS, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND EDUCATOR Plant residues protect the surface of the soil against the sun, wind and heavy downpours of rain that would normally wash precious topsoils away. Many farmers utilise the residue in some way or other, either as feedstock
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Get the most out of the soil July 2021 PIETMAN BOTHA, INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT Soil sampling is the basis of all optimal fertiliser and lime recommendations. The main objective of the liming or fertiliser programme is to correct the soil chemical restriction in the most economically viable manner to produce maximum output. With
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Inspiration leads to discovery July 2021 LOUISE KUNZ, PULA IMVULA CONTRIBUTOR; Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States of America (USA), said: ‘the greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. It is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.’ part of the success of
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A programme that is changing lives July 2021 Telling our own story first-hand The 2020/2021 summer cropping season has been somewhat more rewarding than usual. The season has for most regions, been a good one. So many farmers are able to rejoice at the rewards for their labours unlike the drought years we have become
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30 Jun 2021 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CONDITIONS The harvesting process for oilseeds is nearing completion with some sunflower hectares still to be harvested. Producers are harvesting maize in earnest; with 50-60% already harvested in the North West and 75% harvested in the Eastern parts of the country. Feedback from producers indicate they generally harvest lower than
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Employment contracts: Be wary of these potholes June 2021 LMARIUS GREYLING, INDEPENDENT AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT To ensure the profitability and sustainability of a business, employers face many business risks. The employer-employee relationship is one of these risks and must be managed according to all the labour laws. Adherence to these laws is non-negotiable and
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How to enhance broiler production June 2021 RICHARD MCPHERSON, AGRIBUSINESS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT Part 3 The previous two articles covered general aspects of broiler production and some of the important management points for a good start after placement of day old chicks. This article takes a look at performance objectives and other parameters.
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If we work together, we can make a difference June 2021 LOUISE KUNZ, PULA IMVULA CONTRIBUTOR Sandile Ngcamphalala (40) joined the Grain SA team on 1 march. As manager of grain SA’s Farmer Development Programme, he will provide strategic direction for the programme as a whole. This includes funding and donor liaison as well
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