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Understanding Goss’s wilt and its impact on maize production
4 February 2025 – Goss’s wilt is an emerging challenge for South African maize producers, caused by the bacterium Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Nebraskensis, which primarily affects maize and certain grasses, including sorghum, foxtail species, and related crops. It...
Verstaan Goss-verwelksiekte se impak op mielieproduksie
4 Februarie 2025 – Goss-verwelksiekte is ’n uitdaging vir Suid-Afrikaanse mielieprodusente wat die afgelope seisoen kop uitgesteek het. Dit word veroorsaak deur die bakterie Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis, wat hoofsaaklik mielies en sekere grasse affekteer, insluitend sorghum, foxtail-spesies...
Quick identification can safeguard your crop
Maize farming in South Africa can be challenging, especially during the growing season when farmers may notice unusual signs such as wilting, yellowing leaves or stunted growth. These symptoms can be early signs of pest or disease problems,...
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The A to Z of the diesel rebate
Since the year 2000, the South African government has implemented a diesel rebate system for primary producers to ease the financial burden of high fuel costs. Administered by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), eligible businesses can reclaim...
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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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Grain SA drives innovation and sustainability
Every March we have the privilege to host the Grain SA Congress at NAMPO Park. This important event on our calendar is an opportunity for members and value chain partners to discuss our progress, as well as the challenges and strategic priorities that shape Grain SA’s work. As CEO, I am pleased to highlight how […]
Graan SA dryf innovasie en volhoubaarheid
Elke Maart het ons die voorreg om Graan SA se Kongres op NAMPO Park aan te bied. Hierdie belangrike gebeurtenis op ons kalender is ’n geleentheid vir lede en waardekettingvennote om ons vordering te bespreek, asook die uitdagings en strategiese prioriteite wat Graan SA se werk vorm. As HUB lig ek graag uit hoe ons […]
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Beste Grootneef Ontgroening is in dese dae van menseregte ook nie meer wat dit was nie. Immers ook goed so, want tussen ’n klomp seniors is daar altyd ’n varkie wat boelie-bedraad is. Maar een van die gevolge waar ’n vreemde lot bymekaar gegooi word om ’n nuwe toekoms oop te beur, is dat doopname […]
