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...
Maximising maize profitability with VRA: insights from DIFM trials
Variable rate applications (VRA) and precision agriculture technologies are gaining more attention with the rise of data-driven grain farming. VRA involves tailoring inputs like seed and fertiliser based on the requirements of different parts...
Care for your sheep, and they’ll CARE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
The past year has been particularly difficult for producers of winter grains and sheep. ‘We appreciate that producers are under immense pressure with the low meat and wool prices, and many are faced with...
Understanding and monitoring CHARCOAL ROT in maize fields
Charcoal rot, caused by the fungus Macrophomina phaseolina, is a soil- and seed-borne pathogen that can affect at least 500 plant species, including economically important crops such as maize, sunflower, soybean, and cotton. It...
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...
Wintergrane in Suid-Afrika – ’n perfekte storm vir produsente
Die wintergraanbedryf in Suid-Afrika bevind hom tans in ’n uitdagende posisie, met verskeie faktore wat saamwerk om produsente onder druk te plaas. Onvoorspelbare weersomstandighede soos oornat toestande in dele van die Wes-Kaap het opbrengste...
MANAGING PRE-HARVEST SPROUTING: cultivar selection and environmental risks
In an ever-changing climate, the risk of rainfall over the harvesting period has become more apparent, posing significant challenges to grain quality. Historically, pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) in wheat was primarily a concern in summer...
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...
Die garsbedryf se kruispad
Terwyl Suid-Afrika se graanprodusente met ’n toenemend wisselvallige landboulandskap worstel, staan garsproduksie by ’n kruispad. Suid-Afrika se garsbedryf was eens op ’n pad van toenemende groei. Die bedryf het intussen aansienlike terugslae ervaar –...
LIVESTOCK can SUPERCHARGE CA systems, if it makes business sense
The inclusion of livestock in conservation agriculture (CA) systems can vastly accelerate the potential and benefits of such systems, provided it is managed well. Research results and practical farming experiences shared at the ninth...
