New CEO brings wealth of expertise to the Grain SA table
The Grain SA Group of Entities, the voluntary industry organisation that provides commodity strategic support and services to the grain and oilseed producers of South Africa, has announced the appointment of Dr Tobias Doyer...
Accolades for ambassadors of grain farming
‘The annual Grain SA awards ceremony bears testimony to the heights that can be achieved within the grain industry. It is our opportunity as Grain SA to acknowledge excellence and leadership in agriculture. Tonight,...
Record-breaking canola harvest expected
Southern Oil (SOILL) is expecting a record-breaking canola harvest in South Africa, with an anticipated total yield of over 220 000* tons of canola seeds, the company announced in a statement this week.
The harvest,...
New opportunities as SA celebrates first soybean export to China
South Africa has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural history with the successful export of its first bulk soybean cargo to China. The shipment, which departed from the Durban port on 15 October...
International sorghum conference: so many opportunities
2023’s international sorghum conference, themed ‘Resiliency and Sustainability in the Face of Climate Change’, kicked off on the 5th of June in Montpellier, France. More than 400 members of the global sorghum community from...
Precision farming drones are not just about flying
‘Drones have become increasingly popular in agriculture, where they have proven to be valuable tools for precision farming. In South Africa, the use of drones in agricultural practices, specifically for spraying pesticides, has gained...
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,...
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...
The ins and outs of farming tax
What is different about farming tax? One of the most significant differences is that, unlike other businesses where depreciation can be claimed over time on certain expenditure, producers can deduct capital expenditure in full...
Graanprodusent van die jaar: ’n Ryk geskiedenis wat oor 22 JAAR strek
Die Graanprodusent van die jaar-toekenning vir uitmuntende graanproduksie is ’n gebeurtenis van groot betekenis in Suid-Afrika, met ’n ryk geskiedenis wat oor 22 jaar strek. Hierdie toekenning deur Graan SA erken die mees effektiewe...
