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...
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%),...
Understanding FHB resistance: linking mycotoxins to disease management in wheat
Fusarium head blight (FHB), caused by Fusarium graminearum, threatens wheat production globally and locally. Beyond yield loss, this disease compromises grain safety by accumulating harmful mycotoxins, toxic substances produced by some fungi, posing a...
ARC makes progress with research ON DIPLODIA AND DIPLODIATOXIN
Diplodia ear rot, caused by the fungus Stenocarpella maydis, is a global concern. This disease typically emerges in seasons marked by early drought periods followed by prolonged and excessive rainfall during the maize plant’s...
Deeglike beplanning en evaluasie dra by tot sukses
Risiko en blootstelling binne landbou laat net nie meer toe dat ’n produsent roekeloos of onverantwoordelik kan wees nie. Die huidige milieu verg deeglike beplanning. Slegs behoorlike beplanning kan die beste geleenthede skep vir...
Maize discolouration and water damage – what is the impact on quality?
Maize industry members, represented on the trade group of the Maize Forum steering committee, have since 2019 discussed possible recommendations to improve the maize grading regulations. The discussions included questions about the proper definitions...
Stel veiligheid voorop
Veiligheid in die werksplek is elke persoon se fundamentele reg. Dit geld ook vir plaaswerkers. Hulle gesondheid en veiligheid is nie net ’n reg nie, maar speel ’n groot bydraende rol in die volhoubaarheid...
INSETKOSTE EN WINSGEWENDHEID: Hoe lyk die nuwe seisoen?
Die 2023/2024-produksieseisoen was uitdagend. Produsente het gebuk gegaan onder ongunstige weersomstandighede in die vorm van ’n El Niño-verskynsel wat produksie – en gevolglik winsgewendheid – onder baie druk geplaas het. Met die einde van...
Maximising sunflower yield with strategic planting times
Sunflower is a versatile crop that thrives in various climates and soil types, and which is known for its high yield and adaptability. While sunflowers can withstand moderate drought due to their deep root...
Applying innovative research to fight aflatoxins in groundnuts
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) remains one of the most important oilseed crops in the world, especially because it satisfies the protein needs of many households in developing countries that cannot afford animal protein. Production...
