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Genetic and mechanised innovations in SA maize production
Maize is critical to food security in South Africa, contributing about 50 to 60% of the population’s carbohydrate intake. It is primarily consumed in the form of maize meal (mielie meal), which is used to prepare popular dishes...
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Nuwe broodkoringkultivars vir die koringbedryf
Koring, die tweede belangrikste graangewas na mielies in Suid-Afrika, se 2023/2024-bemarkingsjaar het met ’n oes van 2,05 miljoen ton afgesluit. Ten spyte van ’n uitdagende produksieseisoen is dit net meer as die vyfjaar- gemiddelde oes van 1,98 miljoen...
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When is it too late to plant?
In major maize production regions of South Africa, the optimal planting date for maize is considered to be around late October to mid-December for Mpumalanga (22%), the Free State (43%) and North West (17%), respectively. In these regions...
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The Grain SA/John Deere My Hero for October 2024 is Heino Hiestermann
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WE ARE LIVING IN A NEW WORLD
I have been part of the Grain SA team for almost a year now. Returning to the agricultural sector after quite a while, is like a family Christmas after being away for a number of years. It’s nice to see everyone again. At first you notice the things that have remained the same – and […]
ONS LEEF IN ’N NUWE WÊRELD
Ek is nou amper ’n jaar deel van die Graan SA-span. Om na ’n geruime tyd terug te keer na die landbousektor, is soos ’n familie-Kersfees nadat jy ’n klompie jare weg was. Dit is lekker om almal weer te sien. Aanvanklik merk jy die dinge op wat dieselfde gebly het – en dan begin […]
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Hopeful and energised for the new season
As I sit here and write this message, we are planting the new crop – what a blessing! We have received good rains, and the new season holds so much promise. We can all look back on 2024 and remember a year of absolute contrasts. From some regions we hear of bumper crops, but for […]
