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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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Plan early when it comes to financing
In agriculture, timing is crucial, particularly for planting and securing the necessary financing. For grain producers in South Africa, aligning financial planning with crop cycles is essential for economic sustainability and enhanced productivity.
Producers need to submit loan applications...
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The ins and outs of beef feedlot economics
A decision faced by producers every year is whether to add value to their grain and livestock: Are they going to sell their grain and weaner calves or add value to both by feeding the calves in a...
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WHEAT PRODUCERS do their part on tough playing field
As the second most important food source in South Africa, local wheat production plays an essential role in guaranteeing food security in our country. The expected population growth means that we will have to feed significantly more people in the future. Therefore, the continued viability and profitability of the local wheat industry is all-important for […]
KORINGPRODUSENTE bring hul kant op tawwe speelveld
As die tweede belangrikste voedselbron in Suid-Afrika, speel plaaslike koringproduksie ’n kernrol om ons land se VOEDSEL-SEKERHEID te waarborg. Die verwagte bevolkingsgroei beteken dat ons noemenswaardig meer mense in die toekoms sal moet voed. Die volgehoue lewensvatbaarheid en winsgewendheid van die plaaslike koringbedryf is dus onontbeerlik vir die handhawing van voedselbeskikbaarheid, -bekostigbaarheid en voedingswelstand. Heelwat […]
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Beste Grootneef Op die elementekaart is nommer 79 daaraan toegeken. Die chemiese term daarvoor is Au. Die Latynse term is aurum en wanneer dit direk vertaal word na Engels, is die letterlike vertolking shining dawn. Ou Neef, dit is die kleur van eerste lig in die ooste net voor die son sy kop uitsteek. Wanneer […]
