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...
How Argentinian producers approach an excessive dry year
During the last summer production season of 2022/2023, Argentina suffered the worst drought since 1952. This article will explain the magnitude of the reduction of rainfall and its implications followed by a description of...
Farmer of the Year – here are the 2023 nominees
It is that exciting time of the year again: The nominees for the Grain SA Farmer of the Year competition for 2023 have been identified.
These competition nominees represent the thousands of grain farmers in...
Skoleprogram by NAMPO Kaap sal belangstelling in landbou bevorder
Die landbouskoleprogram wat by NAMPO Kaap 2022 van stapel gestuur is, is deur 200 leerders van ses skole bygewoon. Alfreda Mars, koördineerder van NAMPO Kaap se skoleprogram, sê: “Die terugvoer van beide leerders en...
Graan SA verteenwoordig produsente by IGC-konferensie
In die week van 12 tot 16 Junie was die wêreld omtrent ’n bedrywige plek. Die Suid-Kaap, tesame met die Swartland, het historiese hoë reënval ervaar. Verder noord was somerreënvalprodusente volstoom besig om hierdie...
Sasol landboutrust neem landbou vorentoe
Oor die afgelope dekade het die Sasol Landboutrust aansienlike bydraes tot verskeie bedrywe in die Suid-Afrikaanse landbousektor gelewer.
Dié trust is in Maart 2012 deur Sasol Chemical Industries Beperk met ’n skenking van R30 miljoen...
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...
Is agriculture the new right to repair frontier?
By this stage most South Africans would have heard something about the Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket or the consumer’s right to repair, a term more commonly used. But there...
Harnessing AI in farming and agricultural equipment
As the global population continues to rise, the agricultural sector faces significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for food, while also addressing issues such as resource scarcity, climate change, and labour shortages. However,...
Data harvesting: privacy concerns and opportunities
Producers are generating an unprecedented volume of data, encompassing diverse aspects such as specific crop yields, livestock health, soil composition profiles, drone and satellite imagery, and more. Whenever I am asked to speak about...
