KENNERS en PRODUSENTE deel suksesse vir PLASE én BANKBALANS
Die boodskap by die negende Wêreldkongres oor Bewaringslandbou (WCCA9) was duidelik: Daar is oorweldigende bewys dat boerderypraktyke volgens die drie beginsels van bewaringslandbou kan lei tot hoërgehalte- en groter opbrengste, verbeterde grondgesondheid, laer insetkoste...
Addressing weed challenges in modern agriculture
On 26 June, Grain SA held an engaging Weed Science Day, bringing together a diverse group of participants including chemical industry experts, researchers, government officials, and producers. This collaborative gathering was dedicated to tackling...
Farmer of the Year finalists announced
Grain SA is thrilled to announce the nominees for the prestigious Day of Celebration Farmer of the Year 2024 awards, which recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of our dedicated agricultural community.
These exceptional individuals...
Research roadshow a resounding success
Grain SA recently hosted a research roadshow in the Western Cape. The roadshow, taking place on 18 and 19 July, served as a platform to bridge the gap between cutting-edge agricultural research and practical...
NAMPO Park: ’n tuiste vir enige funksie
NAMPO Park word meestal gesien vir die waarde wat dié infrastruktuur bied tydens die NAMPO Oesdag in Mei-maand en NAMPO Alfa in Oktober. Oor meer as 50 jaar het die park ontwikkel vanaf ’n...
Navigating product recalls and the implication of aflatoxin contamination
In early 2024, South Africa faced a significant peanut butter recall due to the detection of elevated levels of aflatoxin. When the exact extent of contamination is unclear, a broad recall is often necessary...
Saam maak hulle SA beter
As elkeen net iets kleins doen, kan ons van Suid-Afrika ’n beter plek maak. Só sê Thabo van Zyl, bekende mielieprodusent van Wesselsbron en ’n lid van Graan SA.
Thabo en sy vrou, Ninette, dryf...
SONKRAG lewer reeds byna 10% VAN SA SE KRAG
Met die toename in kragonderbrekings, elektrisiteitskoste en die afname van die koste van sonkragprodukte en -oplossings, het die kapasiteit van geïnstalleerde sonkragstelsels beduidend toegeneem die afgelope paar jaar.
Van Grafiek 1 en Grafiek 2 kan...
ORGANISASIES en AGRIBESIGHEDE spring in om paaie te herstel
Die toestand van verskeie paaie in die land – veral in plattelandse gebiede – wissel van swak tot uiters swak omdat die nodige instandhouding nie gedoen word nie. Dit is nie net gevaarlik nie,...
SAVE THE OVERBERG: protecting a unique landscape
The Overberg region in the Western Cape of South Africa is a place of rolling green hills, unique biodiversity, and fertile soils. Not only does it play host to NAMPO Cape, organised by Grain...
