Can precision agriculture improve wheat profitability? Lessons from DIFM trials
The success of precision agriculture in wheat production should not be measured by yield alone. Although yield remains important, producers ultimately need to know whether a management change improves profitability, uses inputs more efficiently,...
Planning for the season ahead: 2026/2027 summer grain production budgets
The 2026/2027 production season is shaping up to be one of the most challenging planning environments producers have faced in recent years. Commodity prices remain under pressure, while input costs continue to be high,...
Weather and climate outlooks for the 2026/2027 SUMMER SEASON
Weather and climate outlooks are becoming increasingly important for the grain industry, not because it provides perfect predictions, but because it helps producers, advisers, and agribusinesses to manage risk. For summer grain producers, seasonal...
Adoption of precision agriculture in SA: insights from a national survey
The South African agricultural landscape is undergoing a technological transformation. Technologies such as auto-steer systems, yield monitors, and variable rate applicators for lime, seed, and fertiliser are becoming increasingly accessible. These tools not only...
Determining the rental value of land
How does one determine the value of rental land? This is one of the most common questions asked in the agriculture sector today. There is not just one answer to this question either. Usually,...
Rooted in progress: meet the 2026 Farmer of the Year finalists
The Grain SA Farmer of the Year competition is about more than recognition. It honours the growth, learning, and resilience of farmers participating in the Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) Farmer Development Programme. Through its...
Record crops and growing carry-over stocks: Why then are SA exports slow?
South Africa finds itself in the position of producing yet another record maize and soybean crop. However, despite the large surpluses available for export, deep-sea exports have failed to gain the momentum that many...
Legal exemptions for agricultural vehicles and equipment explained
The legislation applicable to agricultural equipment, haulage tractors, mobile cranes and other industrial equipment is covered by the National Road Traffic Act of 1996 and Regulations (NRTA).
This equipment includes drilling machines, mobile cranes, fork...
What to do when someone applies for mineral rights on your land
Landowners or lawful occupiers of property often ask what they should do when someone else applies for mineral or petroleum resource rights (or related approvals) on their land. As a producer, it is necessary...
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