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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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Unpredictable weather? Protect grains from post-harvest pests
Climate change is reshaping the agricultural landscape, presenting unprecedented challenges for producers worldwide. Irregular weather, including altered rainfall patterns, more frequent floods, and higher temperatures, are significantly impacting crop yields.
South Africa, a nation heavily reliant on agriculture, has...
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BEWARINGSLANDBOU: Praktyke gedefinieer
In die omgangstaal word verskeie terme gebruik wanneer daar van bewerking en gewasproduksiestelsels gepraat word – terme soos konvensionele, verminderde, bewarings- en geenbewerking, asook bewarings- en herlewingslandbou. Hierdie verskeidenheid van terme en hul gebruik kan nie vermy of...
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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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Stephan van Middelburg en die goeie gades
Beste Grootneef Ou Neef, Afrikaans is kookwater. By NAMPO Alfa loop ek my vas in die Ystervark-span. Hulle nering is om sleepwaens te bou. Die volgende modelle is te koop: die “Hardegat Bulletjie” vir ’n sleepwa wat skrik vir niks. Sou jy effe knapper wil gaan, is daar die “Klein Hardegat”. Die groter boetie van […]
