Working safely with hazardous chemicals on grain farms
Part 1
Grain farming is a cornerstone of South Africa’s agricultural economy, contributing directly to national food security and supplying raw materials to industries such as food processing and animal feed. The sector not only...
Driving the future of agriculture: why SA needs genome editing
Plant breeding has changed significantly in the last 100 years. Just like cars, there are different vehicles to use depending on the desired outcome. Like a classic car, conventional breeding will get you where...
Belê in presisietegnologie vir beter grond, hoër opbrengs en groter wins
In die wêreld van moderne landbou is presisietegnologie nie meer ’n luukse nie maar ’n gegewe. Dit is ’n hulpmiddel waarmee produsente hul wins kan verhoog deur insetkoste meer doeltreffend te bestuur. Dié tegnologie...
Onder- én oordosering veroorsaak onkruidweerstand
Weerstand van onkruid teen onkruiddoders is nie ’n “tweesnydende swaard” nie, maar eerder “driesnydend” wanneer die drie belangrikste maniere waarop weerstand by onkruid ontwikkel in ag geneem word. Dit is: (i) deur ’n mutasie,...
SA CLIMATE SHIFTS: past, PRESENT and BEYOND
Climate change due to increased carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases was first described in the Charney report of 1979. This first report sparked much debate, research, and political rivalry over the last 46 years...
SLAKKE BEDREIG WES-KAAPSE GEWASVERBOUING
Dop- en naakslakke is irriterende peste in tuine en kwekerye, maar kan oornag uitwissende skade aanrig aan produsente se landerye waar nuut aangeplante gewasse ontkiem. Hierdie ongewerwelde peste is alomteenwoordig in die Wes-Kaap, waar...
Cover crops: potential game changer for Western Cape weed management
Farming practices in the Western Cape’s grain-producing areas have undergone significant changes, largely due to the adoption of conservation agriculture (CA) and, to a lesser extent, regenerative agriculture (RA). While CA offers numerous benefits,...
Cultivar choice and fertilization CAN IMPROVE YIELD
Dry bean is an important grain crop in South Africa produced mainly for consumption due to its high protein content. Major producing areas are the Free State, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. Producers in the...
HOENDER en GRAAN: twee bedrywe wat mekaar versterk
Die hoenderbedryf is een van die grootste en mees dinamiese verbruikers van graan in Suid-Afrika en speel dus ’n sleutelrol in die volhoubaarheid en groei van die graanbedryf. As primêre komponent in voerrantsoene, skep...
Considering hybrid selection – back to basics
Every year one of the most important decisions for a producer is the selection of a hybrid package to plant. When selecting a suitable package, two of the most important considerations must be the...
