06 Apr 2023 A showcase of the newest trends and technology innovations is NAMPO’s promise to visitors at the 55th presentation of the Harvest Day from 16-19 May 2023. Since its inception, the NAMPO Harvest Day has been the leader in showcasing agricultural innovation and providing that one stop platform to agricultural enthusiasts
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A WORD FROM… André Brink March 2023 It is a great compliment for any farmer to get recognition from the industry, so it is truly an honour to have been chosen as the 2022 Grain SA/Syngenta Grain producer of the year. It has given me a lot of exposure in the agricultural industry. Many people
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Potatoes and maize make a great team March 2023 LOUISE KUNZ, ASSISTANT EDITOR South Africans consume more than 1,8 million tons of potatoes per year and the potato market in South Africa is increasing. According to Potatoes SA, South Africans have eaten twice as many potatoes over the past decade than in the previous
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Register for VAT and save on input costs March 2023 DR SANDILE NGCAMPHALALA, FARMER DEVELOPMENT LEAD: GRAIN SA The agricultural sector continues to be a shining sector in the South African economy. Stats SA’s published GDP data in early December 2022, showed growth of about 1,6% in productivity against a market consensus of about
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Soybeans: Late harvesting can cause losses March 2023 PIETMAN BOTHA, INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT If farmers want to increase their profit and reduce their risk, it is a good idea to consider harvesting soybeans as early as possible to prevent shattering. Shatter losses due to brittle pods increase as the moisture levels of pods
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