BREEDING PROGRAMME for spring wheat delivers
Since the domestication of wheat approximately 10 000 years ago, it has been an important crop throughout many civilizations. This is also the situation in South Africa where approximately 3,2 million tons of wheat...
Moeilike seisoen stuit sukses nie
Koot Smit van die plaas Lynspruit naby Vryheid was vanjaar die wenner in die Groei vir Goud Nasionale Opbrengskompetisie se afdeling vir sojabone wat in KwaZulu-Natal verbou word. Hy het hierdie prestasie behaal met...
Action plans to combat the potential weed threat
Weeds are a growing, relentless threat to grain producers across South Africa. Competing for essential resources like water, nutrients, and sunlight, weeds such as Amaranthus, Lolium, and Conyza species are drastically undermining yields, raising...
’n Nuwe rampokker in saad – aalwurmnavorsing weer in kollig
Grondbone word onder besproeiing sowel as op droëland verbou, hoofsaaklik in die westelike en noord-westelike gedeeltes van die Vrystaat, Noordwes, Noord-Kaap, Limpopo en Mpumalanga. Beide kommersiële produsente en kleinboere verbou hierdie proteïen- en olieryke...
Wat is die ideale BOERDERYSTRUKTUUR vir families wat saam boer?
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In Suid-Afrika moet produsente daagliks, weekliks en jaarliks besluite neem om welvaart te skep en dit te behou om te kan voortbestaan. Daar is soveel derduisende besluite wat geneem moet word dat produsente...
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...
Proactive weed management from a global perspective
Herbicides are only as effective as the mindset of the individuals who apply them. One serious shortcoming in agriculture worldwide is the failure to follow label directions for safe and effective use of herbicides....
Revolutionising extrusion solutions worldwide
In today’s industrial landscape, advanced technology and innovative solutions are essential to meet evolving demands. CFAM Technologies stands out as a leader in extrusion systems and turnkey solutions. With operations in 18 countries across...
Peperduur pryse maak insetaankope ’n ware kuns
Suid-Afrika is op die drempel van die nuwe somergraanplantseisoen. Produsente wat nog nie insette aangekoop het nie, staan voor ’n moeilike besluit: Koop hulle nou ten duurste aan of wag hulle tot insetpryse moontlik...
Meer tonne sonder om koste op te jaag
Cobus Botha van die 2HB-boerdery tussen Winterton en Bergville is aangewys as die wenner in die Groei vir Goud-kompetisie se afdeling vir sojabone in die besproeiingsgebiede met ’n opbrengs van 5,58 t/ha.
Die wenresultate is...