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Producers urged to stay alert for purple stain on soybeans
Soybean producers across South Africa are being urged to stay alert as reports are increasing of purple stain, a disease caused by Cercospora kikuchii, especially during the harvesting season. This disease, along with anthracnose, has been observed more...
What is a restricted agricultural remedy and how to comply?
In August 2023, the Regulations relating to Agricultural Remedies were published under the Fertilisers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act No. 36 of 1947). As the name suggests, these regulations are specific to the products...
Impact of grey leaf spot and northern corn leaf blight
Grey leaf spot (GLS) and northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) are two significant foliar diseases affecting maize in South Africa. Both diseases generally do not impact yield significantly if infections occur after physiological maturity (R5 to R6).
GLS thrives...
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Skatting teenoor werklikheid: NOK-oesdata ontleed
Die Nasionale Oesskattingskomitee (NOK) speel ’n sleutelrol in Suid-Afrika se landbou-ekonomie deur geskatte oesgroottes tydens die produksieseisoen bekend te maak. Hierdie skattings beïnvloed belangrike besluite in die landbouwaardeketting – van vraag- en aanbodbepaling tot bemarkingsbesluite. Maar hoe akkuraat...
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Navigating product recalls and the implication of aflatoxin contamination
In early 2024, South Africa faced a significant peanut butter recall due to the detection of elevated levels of aflatoxin. When the exact extent of contamination is unclear, a broad recall is often necessary due to extensive and...