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Legal exemptions for agricultural vehicles and equipment explained

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - June 12, 2023

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...

Record crops and growing carry-over stocks: Why then are SA exports slow?

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - July 2, 2026

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...

Determining the rental value of land

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - May 8, 2023

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,...

Essential considerations when navigating tax and estate planning

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - May 3, 2024

In the heartland of agricultural pursuits, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of life, producers are not just stewards of the land; they are custodians of legacies. However, amidst the toil...

What to do when someone applies for mineral rights on your land

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - August 31, 2023

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...

THINKING OF A DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE?

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - June 4, 2024

Studying agriculture offers a unique perspective on feeding a growing global population. Agricultural science explores farming from microcosm to macrocosm. It delves into ethical and environmental solutions for feeding the world. It addresses environmental issues...

Can Foskor produce a turnaround?

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - April 8, 2022

It is estimated that Foskor’s Phalaborwa mines hold ore reserves of more than 1,5 billion tons of some of the best phosphoric rock in the world. This is equivalent to 92 more years of...

Fertasa holds its 66th annual congress

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - July 3, 2026

The Fertilizer Association of Southern Africa (Fertasa) hosted its 66th annual congress on 21 May at the Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, bringing together industry stakeholders, researchers, and agribusiness representatives to engage on key developments shaping...

Fertasa focuses on challenges in uncertain times

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - July 3, 2023

The 63rd annual congress of the Fertilizer Association of Southern Africa (Fertasa) was held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on 20 April 2023. The relevant topics and the theme – ‘Dealing...

New barley malting facility requires 125 000 tons yearly

NEWS sagrainmag.co.za - June 9, 2026

South Africa’s barley industry is entering a new phase of growth as Soufflet Malt and HEINEKEN Beverages invest in a localised brewing and malting value chain that links local producers more directly to long-term...

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SPONSORED CONTENT sagrainmag.co.za - June 25, 2026

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SPONSORED CONTENT sagrainmag.co.za - June 25, 2026

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SPONSORED CONTENT sagrainmag.co.za - June 25, 2026

’n Onlangse gesamentlike mediavrystelling deur Graan SA en Fertasa het ’n duidelike en belangrike boodskap aan die Suid-Afrikaanse landbougemeenskap gerig: Insetkoste, veral kunsmis en...

ŉ Geïntegreerde bedryfstelsel vir deeglike finansiële ontledings

SPONSORED CONTENT sagrainmag.co.za - April 24, 2026

Wanneer ’n verbouingstelsel finansieel ontleed word moet faktore soos insetkoste, kapitaal, risiko en kontantvloei oorweeg word. Die wisselwerking tussen dié faktore kan verskil afhangend...

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