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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...

Developing and validating an SAD for reliable measurements

Three distinct diseases in sunflower are caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, depending on the behaviour of the pathogen. Basal rot (Figure 1A) is most often initiated when sclerotia germinate directly to produce mycelium, although it...

Grondversuring: SA het ’n krisis

Die Suid-Afrikaanse graanbedryf benodig na berekening elke jaar meer as 2,2 miljoen ton landboukalk om jaarlikse grond­versuring te bekamp wat deur die gebruik van oormatige, ge­reduseerde stikstofkunsmis veroorsaak word. Die verwydering van basiskatione deur...

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%),...

Bestuur grondversuring en gepaardgaande slaggate só

Moderne gewasverbouing plaas nie net druk op die produsent om volhoubaar te produseer nie, maar ook op die grond om te verseker dat produksie kan bybly met die enorme vraag na voedsel. Volhoubare voedselproduksie...

WHY PRODUCERS SHOULD ADHERE TO ACT 36

Food safety and safe production of agricultural products are very important. Act 36 of 1947 (Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act) plays an integral role in facilitating this process in combination...

Die feite vir 2024: Wat is in jou sak kunsmis, kalk of gips?

DIE KWALITEIT VAN BEMESTINGSPRODUKTE SPEEL ’N DEURSLAGGEWENDE ROL IN VOLHOUBARE GRAANPRODUKSIE. DIT BEÏNVLOED NIE NET OPBRENGS EN GRONDGESONDHEID NIE, MAAR OOK DIE PRODUSENT SE VERTROUE IN DIE LANDBOUVOORRAADKETTING. Die Kunsmis-en-Kalkprodukte-kwaliteitsverslag 2024, opgestel deur dr André...

NDVI: sleutel tot jou boerdery se volle potensiaal

Satellietbeelde en -inligting vorm deel van die raamwerk vir gewasmonitering. Die gewasgroei-indeks (normalised difference vegetation index of NDVI) is ’n standaardindeks wat gebruik word om die mate van gewasgroei en biomassa te beskryf. NDVI...

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...

Droging van mielies op die keper beskou

Om graan te droog, is ’n duur en bestuurs-intensiewe aksie. As die produsent egter oortuig is van die rede hoekom hy graan wil droog en die duur kapitaaluitleg aangegaan het, dan moet hy die...

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