Underground allies: how nematodes fuel aflatoxin risk in groundnuts
Groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea), a staple crop in South Africa, are prized for its nutritional value and economic importance. However, beneath the soil surface lies a hidden threat that not only affects crop yield but...
Suggestions to GET AHEAD of Sclerotinia stem rot
Sclerotinia stem rot of canola (Photo 1) remains one of the most sporadic diseases encountered in local production. Field observations show that incidence can be negligible in some years, yet under the right conditions,...
CLEARING NATURAL VEGETATION: a legal and practical guide for SA producers
When assessing a piece of land that has never been ploughed, a producer will often focus on the potential: more crops, expanded grazing, or new infrastructure. In South Africa, the decision to clear natural...
Soybean and sunflower disease surveillance for 2024/2025 season
Over the past two years, our team has conducted disease surveys at the national cultivar trials (NCTs) for sunflowers and soybeans led by the ARC-Grain Crops. By including surveys alongside these existing trials, we’ve...
BESTUUR EN BEMESTING van aangeplante weidings
Die suksesvolle verbouing van aangeplante weidings is ’n proses wat berus op ’n klomp klein, maar belangrike stappe. Dit is nie ’n proses waar jy vandag besluit wat jy môre gaan plant nie. Ondervinding...
Traceability: why every livestock producer should get involved
In today’s livestock industry, traceability is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s becoming a necessity. But what exactly is it, and why should producers care?
Traceability means being able to track the movement...
OUTLOOK ON GOSS’S WILT FOR THE SEASON – where are we now?
Over the past two seasons, South African maize producers have become increasingly aware of a bacterial disease known as Goss’s bacterial wilt and blight, or simply Goss’s wilt. The disease is caused by the...
Implications of climate change for OHS of employees
Part 2
Climate change poses an escalating challenge to global labour systems, influencing the physical, chemical, biological, and psychological dimensions of work. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation are reshaping occupational risks across...
What to do when input quality falls short
When the quality of seed or any other agricultural input falls short, it can have significant financial consequences. That’s why it’s important to be prepared and know how to handle the situation correctly. Below...
Maak só wanneer insetkwaliteit onvoldoende is
Wanneer saad of enige ander inset se kwaliteit tekortskiet, kan dit groot finansiële gevolge hê. Daarom is dit noodsaaklik om voorbereid te wees en te weet hoe om die situasie reg aan te pak....
