Are your farmworkers trained in the responsible use of pesticides?
Crop protection is a vital pillar in the continuous pursuit of our producers to provide enough food for the growing population, but it should not pose a risk to human health or the environment....
Producers should UNITE TO SURVIVE
The reality that producers face challenges is a universal phenomenon spanning continents – a fact that was once again underscored at the 2024 Congress of Grain SA.
Keynote speaker David Hughes, vice-president of the International...
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,...
Soybean production in SA – a success story
The local soybean industry is one of South Africa’s biggest agricultural and agroprocessing success stories. With Grain SA at the forefront, various role-players have been involved in the expansion of the industry over the...
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...
SA-graanprodusente sukkel te midde van erge droogte en hittegolwe
Suid-Afrika word deur ’n ernstige droogtekrisis in die gesig gestaar wat deur uiterste hittegolwe vererger word – en die land se graanprodusente onder geweldige druk laat wankel. Die versengende temperature en langdurige droë periodes...
NAMPO 2024 omhels konnektiwiteit vir volhoubare groei
Soos die wêreld in die digitale era vorder, staan die landbousektor in Suid-Afrika aan die begin van ’n transformerende reis. Met tegnologie wat vinnig in elke faset van ons lewens integreer, kan die relevansie...
Oorskakeling na sonkrag: Waar begin ek?
Ons het oor die laaste paar dekades so gewoond geraak aan Eskom wat elektrisiteit voorsien dat ons skrikkerig is vir die gedagte om alternatiewe energiebronne te oorweeg. Die tegnologie is vreemd en die vrees...
The ideal business entity for farming operations
Agriculture is a vital sector of the South African economy, contributing significantly to employment and gross domestic product (GDP). However, producers often face numerous challenges, including climate change, market volatility, and regulatory requirements. One...
Agricultural production conditions
The Agricultural Production Conditions Report is a bi-weekly report issued by Grain SA. The report provides information related to the overall conditions for production in South Africa as well as production conditions in the...
