Grane en oliesade – pryse styg te midde van daling in wêreldvoorraad
Die wêreld se graan- en oliesademark het die afgelope jaar groot tendensveranderinge ondergaan wat baie onsekerheid in die markte geskep het. Die meeste van die grane en oliesade se pryse het in ’n jaar...
Broiler feed – impact of feed conversion ratios and exports
In the grain and oilseed markets one of the biggest role-players within the demand spectrum is animal feed. The question is always what the demand will look like in the future. How much grain...
Feedlot or not? Success starts with calf quality
Farming is all about making the best profit with the resources available. Producers must make the decision whether to sell their grain and weaner calves or add value to both by feeding the calves...
Aerial application of agrochemicals – crucial factors to consider
When it comes to planning a crop protection spray programme for the season, there are various aspects to consider for achieving optimal results – one of which is the correct application method. Producers have...
Benefits of farming in partnership with nature
It is likely that you have heard or read about soil health. Also, that soil health is intricately linked to the animals – big and small – that inhabit our farmlands. Maybe you have...
Olie steek dieselpryse aan die brand
Die ruolieprys het die afgelope twaalf maande skerp gestyg nadat pryse verlede jaar ’n laagtepunt bereik het weens wêreldwye inperkings as gevolg van COVID-19. Ekonomiese aktiwiteit het stelselmatig begin toeneem en Opul-kartellede (Organisasie van...
Die wisselwerking tussen onkruiddoders en grond
Fertasa se grondsuurheidswerkgroep* in samewerking met Graan SA, kyk in hierdie reeks artikels na die oorsake, slaggate, invloed van en oplossing vir grondsuurheid. In hierdie negende artikel in die reeks kyk prof Charlie Reinhardt...
SA producers keen on precision agriculture
The incessant cost-price squeeze which forces producers to continually increase their productivity and reduce input costs, has prompted the author to research current adoption rates, farm-level barriers and perceived benefits of precision agriculture technology.
Surveys...
Target-site herbicide resistance in barley: a three-year summary
Weeds have a negative impact on any crop yield. Depending on the weed species present, such impact can range from very low to total crop loss.
Several studies have been conducted on the possible impact...
Plantestand – ’n balanseertoertjie
Om mielies ekonomies doeltreffend te produseer, is dit eerstens noodsaaklik dat die opbrengspotensiaal wat die grond en reënval bied, ten volle benut word.
Dit vereis aan die een kant dat insette soos saad en kunsmis...
