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Grain SA is an autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation. We act collectively in the interests of the economic welfare of the grain producers of South Africa, and is the combined voice of grain producers to address commodity matters and issues with the government and other role-players in the industry. Become a Member. SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR MAIZE SUPPLY AND DEMAND for maize. July 2020. Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural. Economist, Grain SA. Send an email. to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za. Global maize production has been raised slightly due to an upward revision in harvested area and yield for the European Union. Utilisation for 2019/2020 is expected to marginally increase by 1% compared to the TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

KNOW THE VALUE OF DRY BEANS The farm gate value for good grades of beans is between R12 000 and R14 000 per ton if sold to merchants that clean, pack and remarket the seed. Farmers can usually average between 1,8 tons/ha and 2,2 tons/ha of saleable seed with good dryland production practices. This implies a gross income of about R26 000 per hectare which compares very A LOOK AT THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TO A look at the contribution of the agricultural sector to the South African economy. If asked to estimate the share of the agricultural sector in the economy, most people respond that it is above 10%. This is a reasonable estimate given the fact that the sector uses more than 80% of available land and around 60% of available water. SOIL EROSION IN SOUTH AFRICA Soil erosion is a major environmental problem confronting land and water resources in South Africa. Although soil erosion is a natural process, it is often accelerated by human activities, for example by the clearing of vegetation, soil tillage or overgrazing. Poor farming practices as well as the trend toward agricultural intensification

have

MAKING SENSE OUT OF MATURITY TYPES IN BEEF CATTLE Figure 1 is an attempt to illustrate three possible maturity types within a breed. From Figure 1, the following can be seen: Later maturing cattle will generally be heavier at mature age than earlier maturing cattle. Rump (or shoulder) height will be higher in later

maturing cattle.

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF STALK BORER IN MAIZE Control of Stalk borer. Once the farmer has determined that there is in fact a bad infestation of stalk borer in his maize crop (usually over 10% of plants) he will need to determine a plan of action. The primary method of control is by chemical application. The farmer will use an insecticide intended for control of stalk borer and broadcast

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THE CHALLENGES OF OUR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS One of the biggest challenges that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face, is the fact that they are expected to produce more with the limited resources available to them. ‘Part of the challenges that smallholder farmers are facing today is low productivity. This is mainly driven by the fact that they lack access to quality inputs HOW SOUTH AFRICAN S SPEND THEIR FOOD BUDGETS March 23, 2020 . Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) 477 Witherite road, A gri hub office park hester Die Wilgers, 0186

Pretoria

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Grain SA is an autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation. We act collectively in the interests of the economic welfare of the grain producers of South Africa, and is the combined voice of grain producers to address commodity matters and issues with the government and other role-players in the industry. Become a Member. SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR MAIZE SUPPLY AND DEMAND for maize. July 2020. Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural. Economist, Grain SA. Send an email. to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za. Global maize production has been raised slightly due to an upward revision in harvested area and yield for the European Union. Utilisation for 2019/2020 is expected to marginally increase by 1% compared to the TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

KNOW THE VALUE OF DRY BEANS The farm gate value for good grades of beans is between R12 000 and R14 000 per ton if sold to merchants that clean, pack and remarket the seed. Farmers can usually average between 1,8 tons/ha and 2,2 tons/ha of saleable seed with good dryland production practices. This implies a gross income of about R26 000 per hectare which compares very A LOOK AT THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TO A look at the contribution of the agricultural sector to the South African economy. If asked to estimate the share of the agricultural sector in the economy, most people respond that it is above 10%. This is a reasonable estimate given the fact that the sector uses more than 80% of available land and around 60% of available water. SOIL EROSION IN SOUTH AFRICA Soil erosion is a major environmental problem confronting land and water resources in South Africa. Although soil erosion is a natural process, it is often accelerated by human activities, for example by the clearing of vegetation, soil tillage or overgrazing. Poor farming practices as well as the trend toward agricultural intensification

have

MAKING SENSE OUT OF MATURITY TYPES IN BEEF CATTLE Figure 1 is an attempt to illustrate three possible maturity types within a breed. From Figure 1, the following can be seen: Later maturing cattle will generally be heavier at mature age than earlier maturing cattle. Rump (or shoulder) height will be higher in later

maturing cattle.

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF STALK BORER IN MAIZE Control of Stalk borer. Once the farmer has determined that there is in fact a bad infestation of stalk borer in his maize crop (usually over 10% of plants) he will need to determine a plan of action. The primary method of control is by chemical application. The farmer will use an insecticide intended for control of stalk borer and broadcast

it

THE CHALLENGES OF OUR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS One of the biggest challenges that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face, is the fact that they are expected to produce more with the limited resources available to them. ‘Part of the challenges that smallholder farmers are facing today is low productivity. This is mainly driven by the fact that they lack access to quality inputs HOW SOUTH AFRICAN S SPEND THEIR FOOD BUDGETS March 23, 2020 . Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) 477 Witherite road, A gri hub office park hester Die Wilgers, 0186

Pretoria

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30 Sep - 2 Oct 2021. Find Out More DIFFERENT WAYS AND OPTIONS FOR STORING GRAIN Options for smaller farmers. Smaller farmers can store maize on the cob in various ways or dry the shelled maize in the sun before being put into bags. In the drier areas maize can be kept on the cob for longer before it is shelled and stored. Stored maize must be kept in any outside structure with a rainproof roof that enables side

ventilation

THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON AGRICULTURE This article looks at the implications that drought has on the agricultural sector as well as coping strategies that can be put in place to minimise the effects thereof. SOIL ACIDITY AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN CROP PRODUCTION Nevertheless, severe soil acidity has been shown to limit the growth of all species, including the highly tolerant ones. Thus, the management of soil acidity is an essential component of sustainable production practices, regardless of the crop grown. Diagnosis of the problem. Soil acidity is not easily detected from symptoms in the

above-ground

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF STALK BORER IN MAIZE Control of Stalk borer. Once the farmer has determined that there is in fact a bad infestation of stalk borer in his maize crop (usually over 10% of plants) he will need to determine a plan of action. The primary method of control is by chemical application. The farmer will use an insecticide intended for control of stalk borer and broadcast

it

FACTORS AFFECTING WHEAT SEED GERMINATION Environmental factors affecting seed in the soil. The most important external factors include water, oxygen, suitable temperature, and sometimes light or darkness. Various plants require different variables for successful seed germination. Often this depends on the individual seed variety and is closely linked to the ecological

conditions of a

LONG AND SHORT OF THE DIESEL REBATE Long and short of the diesel rebate. April 2018. The diesel rebate was designed to protect local industries against international competition (where primary farmers enjoy protection), as well as to provide relief to consumers who do not necessarily use roads. THE FUTURE OF SUNFLOWER PRODUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA Over the past two decades, the South African sunflower industry has been characterised by volatile production levels with virtually no real growth while domestic demand for oilcake and vegetable oil has increased by approximately 40%. The imports of seed, oil and cake have gradually been increasing to meet the rising domestic demand levels. UNPACKING THE VARIOUS FORMS OF LAND OWNERSHIP Unpacking the various forms of land ownership. December 2015. South Africa’s land ownership has taken various forms since the Dutch East India Company established the Cape Colony in 1652. The property laws that govern the ownership of land changed from this beginning and became heavily influenced by English property law and principles as

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Grain SA is an autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation. We act collectively in the interests of the economic welfare of the grain producers of South Africa, and is the combined voice of grain producers to address commodity matters and issues with the government and other role-players in the industry. Become a Member. NAMPO HOME - GRAIN SA NAMPO VIRTUAL 2020 - They came, they saw, they found their 2020 Agri-Vision. The very first NAMPO Virtual concluded over the weekend with great success and once again proved the agriculture sector's resilience. Adapting to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and adopting new technology, more than 36 872 visitors visi. SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR MAIZE SUPPLY AND DEMAND for maize. July 2020. Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural. Economist, Grain SA. Send an email. to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za. Global maize production has been raised slightly due to an upward revision in harvested area and yield for the European Union. Utilisation for 2019/2020 is expected to marginally increase by 1% compared to the

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30 Sep - 2 Oct 2021. Find Out More TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

KNOW THE VALUE OF DRY BEANS The farm gate value for good grades of beans is between R12 000 and R14 000 per ton if sold to merchants that clean, pack and remarket the seed. Farmers can usually average between 1,8 tons/ha and 2,2 tons/ha of saleable seed with good dryland production practices. This implies a gross income of about R26 000 per hectare which compares very THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON AGRICULTURE This article looks at the implications that drought has on the agricultural sector as well as coping strategies that can be put in place to minimise the effects thereof. THE CHALLENGES OF OUR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS One of the biggest challenges that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face, is the fact that they are expected to produce more with the limited resources available to them. ‘Part of the challenges that smallholder farmers are facing today is low productivity. This is mainly driven by the fact that they lack access to quality inputs MAKING SENSE OUT OF MATURITY TYPES IN BEEF CATTLE Figure 1 is an attempt to illustrate three possible maturity types within a breed. From Figure 1, the following can be seen: Later maturing cattle will generally be heavier at mature age than earlier maturing cattle. Rump (or shoulder) height will be higher in later

maturing cattle.

MARKETING OPTIONS FOR YOUR MAIZE Marketing options for your maize. February 2016 ‘ If you are looking for perfect safety, you will do well to sit on a fence and watch the birds; but if you really wish to learn, you must mount a machine and become acquainted with its tricks by actual trial ’– Wilbur Wright, inventor and builder of the world’s first successful airplane which flew in 1903 – for 59 seconds, over 852 feet!

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Grain SA is an autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation. We act collectively in the interests of the economic welfare of the grain producers of South Africa, and is the combined voice of grain producers to address commodity matters and issues with the government and other role-players in the industry. Become a Member. NAMPO HOME - GRAIN SA NAMPO VIRTUAL 2020 - They came, they saw, they found their 2020 Agri-Vision. The very first NAMPO Virtual concluded over the weekend with great success and once again proved the agriculture sector's resilience. Adapting to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and adopting new technology, more than 36 872 visitors visi. SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR MAIZE SUPPLY AND DEMAND for maize. July 2020. Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural. Economist, Grain SA. Send an email. to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za. Global maize production has been raised slightly due to an upward revision in harvested area and yield for the European Union. Utilisation for 2019/2020 is expected to marginally increase by 1% compared to the

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30 Sep - 2 Oct 2021. Find Out More TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

KNOW THE VALUE OF DRY BEANS The farm gate value for good grades of beans is between R12 000 and R14 000 per ton if sold to merchants that clean, pack and remarket the seed. Farmers can usually average between 1,8 tons/ha and 2,2 tons/ha of saleable seed with good dryland production practices. This implies a gross income of about R26 000 per hectare which compares very THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON AGRICULTURE This article looks at the implications that drought has on the agricultural sector as well as coping strategies that can be put in place to minimise the effects thereof. THE CHALLENGES OF OUR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS One of the biggest challenges that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face, is the fact that they are expected to produce more with the limited resources available to them. ‘Part of the challenges that smallholder farmers are facing today is low productivity. This is mainly driven by the fact that they lack access to quality inputs MAKING SENSE OUT OF MATURITY TYPES IN BEEF CATTLE Figure 1 is an attempt to illustrate three possible maturity types within a breed. From Figure 1, the following can be seen: Later maturing cattle will generally be heavier at mature age than earlier maturing cattle. Rump (or shoulder) height will be higher in later

maturing cattle.

MARKETING OPTIONS FOR YOUR MAIZE Marketing options for your maize. February 2016 ‘ If you are looking for perfect safety, you will do well to sit on a fence and watch the birds; but if you really wish to learn, you must mount a machine and become acquainted with its tricks by actual trial ’– Wilbur Wright, inventor and builder of the world’s first successful airplane which flew in 1903 – for 59 seconds, over 852 feet!

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30 Sep - 2 Oct 2021. Find Out More UNDERSTANDING THE MAIZE MARKET Roughly 75% of maize produced in a season is consumed by our own local market. This can be in the form of maize based food products for humans as well as animal feed. Simply put; when we have a good year and our maize crops yield well, then the price of maize will decline as there is an abundant supply. In poorer drought years when there are

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Crop Estimates / Oesskattings. Title. Size. Date. Type. NOK Sorghum per provinsie / CEC Sorghum per province. 274 KB. 27-11-2020. NOK Sonneblom per provinsie / CEC Sunflower per province. TRANSPORT YOUR EMPLOYEES SAFELY! The transport of employees is always a worrying aspect because accidents can occur so unexpectedly and so quickly. Therefore, it is a risk and risks need to be managed properly. It is therefore necessary to manage the transport of employees properly. Should employees be injured during transport and the farmer/owner be found to be at fault

or

SOIL EROSION IN SOUTH AFRICA Soil erosion is a major environmental problem confronting land and water resources in South Africa. Although soil erosion is a natural process, it is often accelerated by human activities, for example by the clearing of vegetation, soil tillage or overgrazing. Poor farming practices as well as the trend toward agricultural intensification

have

WHY DOES MAIZE LODGE? The main causes are the following: Severe weather; Stalk borer damage; Nutrient deficiency; and. Stem and root rot. Hard rainstorms accompanied by strong winds and/or hail late in the season can cause severe lodging even on a healthy crop of maize. There is little that

can be

FACTORS AFFECTING WHEAT SEED GERMINATION Environmental factors affecting seed in the soil. The most important external factors include water, oxygen, suitable temperature, and sometimes light or darkness. Various plants require different variables for successful seed germination. Often this depends on the individual seed variety and is closely linked to the ecological

conditions of a

MARKETING OPTIONS FOR YOUR MAIZE Marketing options for your maize. February 2016 ‘ If you are looking for perfect safety, you will do well to sit on a fence and watch the birds; but if you really wish to learn, you must mount a machine and become acquainted with its tricks by actual trial ’– Wilbur Wright, inventor and builder of the world’s first successful airplane which flew in 1903 – for 59 seconds, over 852 feet! MAKING SENSE OUT OF MATURITY TYPES IN BEEF CATTLE Figure 1 is an attempt to illustrate three possible maturity types within a breed. From Figure 1, the following can be seen: Later maturing cattle will generally be heavier at mature age than earlier maturing cattle. Rump (or shoulder) height will be higher in later

maturing cattle.

CULTIVAR SELECTION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION Cultivar selection is the most important decision. Selecting the right soybean cultivars to plant is one of the most important decisions a farmer has to make. It is not unusual for unmodified cultivars to deliver yields of up to 20% lower than the top producer in national cultivar trials ( Table 1 ). With low profit margins being common in

crop

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Grain SA is an autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation. We act collectively in the interests of the economic welfare of the grain producers of South Africa, and is the combined voice of grain producers to address commodity matters and issues with the government and other role-players in the industry. Become a Member. NAMPO HOME - GRAIN SA NAMPO VIRTUAL 2020 - They came, they saw, they found their 2020 Agri-Vision. The very first NAMPO Virtual concluded over the weekend with great success and once again proved the agriculture sector's resilience. Adapting to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and adopting new technology, more than 36 872 visitors visi. SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR MAIZE SUPPLY AND DEMAND for maize. July 2020. Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural. Economist, Grain SA. Send an email. to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za. Global maize production has been raised slightly due to an upward revision in harvested area and yield for the European Union. Utilisation for 2019/2020 is expected to marginally increase by 1% compared to the NAMPO - GRAIN SANAMPO SHOW 30 Sep - 2 Oct 2021. Find Out More KNOW THE VALUE OF DRY BEANS The farm gate value for good grades of beans is between R12 000 and R14 000 per ton if sold to merchants that clean, pack and remarket the seed. Farmers can usually average between 1,8 tons/ha and 2,2 tons/ha of saleable seed with good dryland production practices. This implies a gross income of about R26 000 per hectare which compares very UNDERSTANDING THE MAIZE MARKET Roughly 75% of maize produced in a season is consumed by our own local market. This can be in the form of maize based food products for humans as well as animal feed. Simply put; when we have a good year and our maize crops yield well, then the price of maize will decline as there is an abundant supply. In poorer drought years when there are TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON AGRICULTURE This article looks at the implications that drought has on the agricultural sector as well as coping strategies that can be put in place to minimise the effects thereof. A LOOK AT THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TODEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOUTH AFRICADEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOUTH AFRICA A look at the contribution of the agricultural sector to the South African economy. If asked to estimate the share of the agricultural sector in the economy, most people respond that it is above 10%. This is a reasonable estimate given the fact that the sector uses more than 80% of available land and around 60% of available water. MARKETING OPTIONS FOR YOUR MAIZE Marketing options for your maize. February 2016 ‘ If you are looking for perfect safety, you will do well to sit on a fence and watch the birds; but if you really wish to learn, you must mount a machine and become acquainted with its tricks by actual trial ’– Wilbur Wright, inventor and builder of the world’s first successful airplane which flew in 1903 – for 59 seconds, over 852 feet!

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Grain SA is an autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation. We act collectively in the interests of the economic welfare of the grain producers of South Africa, and is the combined voice of grain producers to address commodity matters and issues with the government and other role-players in the industry. Become a Member. NAMPO HOME - GRAIN SA NAMPO VIRTUAL 2020 - They came, they saw, they found their 2020 Agri-Vision. The very first NAMPO Virtual concluded over the weekend with great success and once again proved the agriculture sector's resilience. Adapting to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and adopting new technology, more than 36 872 visitors visi. SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR MAIZE SUPPLY AND DEMAND for maize. July 2020. Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural. Economist, Grain SA. Send an email. to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za. Global maize production has been raised slightly due to an upward revision in harvested area and yield for the European Union. Utilisation for 2019/2020 is expected to marginally increase by 1% compared to the NAMPO - GRAIN SANAMPO SHOW 30 Sep - 2 Oct 2021. Find Out More KNOW THE VALUE OF DRY BEANS The farm gate value for good grades of beans is between R12 000 and R14 000 per ton if sold to merchants that clean, pack and remarket the seed. Farmers can usually average between 1,8 tons/ha and 2,2 tons/ha of saleable seed with good dryland production practices. This implies a gross income of about R26 000 per hectare which compares very UNDERSTANDING THE MAIZE MARKET Roughly 75% of maize produced in a season is consumed by our own local market. This can be in the form of maize based food products for humans as well as animal feed. Simply put; when we have a good year and our maize crops yield well, then the price of maize will decline as there is an abundant supply. In poorer drought years when there are TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON AGRICULTURE This article looks at the implications that drought has on the agricultural sector as well as coping strategies that can be put in place to minimise the effects thereof. A LOOK AT THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TODEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOUTH AFRICADEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOUTH AFRICA A look at the contribution of the agricultural sector to the South African economy. If asked to estimate the share of the agricultural sector in the economy, most people respond that it is above 10%. This is a reasonable estimate given the fact that the sector uses more than 80% of available land and around 60% of available water. MARKETING OPTIONS FOR YOUR MAIZE Marketing options for your maize. February 2016 ‘ If you are looking for perfect safety, you will do well to sit on a fence and watch the birds; but if you really wish to learn, you must mount a machine and become acquainted with its tricks by actual trial ’– Wilbur Wright, inventor and builder of the world’s first successful airplane which flew in 1903 – for 59 seconds, over 852 feet! TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF STALK BORER IN MAIZE Control of Stalk borer. Once the farmer has determined that there is in fact a bad infestation of stalk borer in his maize crop (usually over 10% of plants) he will need to determine a plan of action. The primary method of control is by chemical application. The farmer will use an insecticide intended for control of stalk borer and broadcast

it

FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS FOR OPTIMAL MAIZE PRODUCTION Send an email to. For any crop including maize to produce optimally, the necessary moisture and fertiliser elements must always be available as needed by the plant. The main macro elements commonly required by a plant are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and then Potassium (K) but there are a number of other elements such as Magnesium (Mg), Sulphur MAKING SENSE OUT OF MATURITY TYPES IN BEEF CATTLE Figure 1 is an attempt to illustrate three possible maturity types within a breed. From Figure 1, the following can be seen: Later maturing cattle will generally be heavier at mature age than earlier maturing cattle. Rump (or shoulder) height will be higher in later

maturing cattle.

FACTORS AFFECTING WHEAT SEED GERMINATION Environmental factors affecting seed in the soil. The most important external factors include water, oxygen, suitable temperature, and sometimes light or darkness. Various plants require different variables for successful seed germination. Often this depends on the individual seed variety and is closely linked to the ecological

conditions of a

THE FUTURE OF SUNFLOWER PRODUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA Over the past two decades, the South African sunflower industry has been characterised by volatile production levels with virtually no real growth while domestic demand for oilcake and vegetable oil has increased by approximately 40%. The imports of seed, oil and cake have gradually been increasing to meet the rising domestic demand levels. SAFETY HINTS ON HOW TO PREVENT LIVESTOCK THEFT Also check up upon your employees’ livestock. If it is not possible to count your livestock everyday, try counting your animals at least twice a week on irregular days. Avoid any routine, especially at stock posts, as your employees may be informers to stock thieves. Shortages and signs indicating possible thefts should immediately be reported. OLIEBOOM, KANKERROOS, PURPERWINDE Olieboom, kankerroos en purperwinde is drie onkruide wat tot afgradering van graan kan lei. Die effektiewe beheer van dié onkruide is heelwat makliker gesê as gedaan en bly vir menige produsent ‘n kopseer. Olieboom. Olieboom ( Datura species) is ‘n eenjarige onkruid wat ‘n wydverspreide probleem-onkruid in verskeie gewasse in

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WAT BEHELS DIE GEVREESDE PERDESIEKTE? Omdat die perdesiekte-entstof beskerming gee teen verskeie perdesiekte-virustipes is die spektrum van immuniteit, veral in jong perde, ná ‘n enkele inenting (kombinasie I en II) nie altyd voldoende om die perd teen perdesiekte te beskerm nie. Waarskuwing. Sommige jong vullens, wat vir die eerste keer geïmmuniseer word, kan

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HOW TO DEAL WITH LAND CLAIMS 121115 Agri Suid-Afrika, waarby ingesluit ALGEMENE SAKEKAMER EN DIE BEDRYFSKAMER Agri South Africa, incorporating GENERAL AFFAIRS CHAMBER AND THE COMMODITY CHAMBER

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Grain SA is an autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation. We act collectively in the interests of the economic welfare of the grain producers of South Africa, and is the combined voice of grain producers to address commodity matters and issues with the government and other role-players in the industry. Become a Member. NAMPO HOME - GRAIN SA NAMPO VIRTUAL 2020 - They came, they saw, they found their 2020 Agri-Vision. The very first NAMPO Virtual concluded over the weekend with great success and once again proved the agriculture sector's resilience. Adapting to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and adopting new technology, more than 36 872 visitors visi. SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR MAIZE SUPPLY AND DEMAND for maize. July 2020. Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural. Economist, Grain SA. Send an email. to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za. Global maize production has been raised slightly due to an upward revision in harvested area and yield for the European Union. Utilisation for 2019/2020 is expected to marginally increase by 1% compared to the NAMPO - GRAIN SANAMPO SHOW 30 Sep - 2 Oct 2021. Find Out More KNOW THE VALUE OF DRY BEANS The farm gate value for good grades of beans is between R12 000 and R14 000 per ton if sold to merchants that clean, pack and remarket the seed. Farmers can usually average between 1,8 tons/ha and 2,2 tons/ha of saleable seed with good dryland production practices. This implies a gross income of about R26 000 per hectare which compares very UNDERSTANDING THE MAIZE MARKET Roughly 75% of maize produced in a season is consumed by our own local market. This can be in the form of maize based food products for humans as well as animal feed. Simply put; when we have a good year and our maize crops yield well, then the price of maize will decline as there is an abundant supply. In poorer drought years when there are TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON AGRICULTURE This article looks at the implications that drought has on the agricultural sector as well as coping strategies that can be put in place to minimise the effects thereof. A LOOK AT THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TODEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOUTH AFRICADEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOUTH AFRICA A look at the contribution of the agricultural sector to the South African economy. If asked to estimate the share of the agricultural sector in the economy, most people respond that it is above 10%. This is a reasonable estimate given the fact that the sector uses more than 80% of available land and around 60% of available water. MARKETING OPTIONS FOR YOUR MAIZE Marketing options for your maize. February 2016 ‘ If you are looking for perfect safety, you will do well to sit on a fence and watch the birds; but if you really wish to learn, you must mount a machine and become acquainted with its tricks by actual trial ’– Wilbur Wright, inventor and builder of the world’s first successful airplane which flew in 1903 – for 59 seconds, over 852 feet!

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Grain SA is an autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation. We act collectively in the interests of the economic welfare of the grain producers of South Africa, and is the combined voice of grain producers to address commodity matters and issues with the government and other role-players in the industry. Become a Member. NAMPO HOME - GRAIN SA NAMPO VIRTUAL 2020 - They came, they saw, they found their 2020 Agri-Vision. The very first NAMPO Virtual concluded over the weekend with great success and once again proved the agriculture sector's resilience. Adapting to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and adopting new technology, more than 36 872 visitors visi. SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR MAIZE SUPPLY AND DEMAND for maize. July 2020. Ikageng Maluleke, Agricultural. Economist, Grain SA. Send an email. to Ikageng@grainsa.co.za. Global maize production has been raised slightly due to an upward revision in harvested area and yield for the European Union. Utilisation for 2019/2020 is expected to marginally increase by 1% compared to the NAMPO - GRAIN SANAMPO SHOW 30 Sep - 2 Oct 2021. Find Out More KNOW THE VALUE OF DRY BEANS The farm gate value for good grades of beans is between R12 000 and R14 000 per ton if sold to merchants that clean, pack and remarket the seed. Farmers can usually average between 1,8 tons/ha and 2,2 tons/ha of saleable seed with good dryland production practices. This implies a gross income of about R26 000 per hectare which compares very UNDERSTANDING THE MAIZE MARKET Roughly 75% of maize produced in a season is consumed by our own local market. This can be in the form of maize based food products for humans as well as animal feed. Simply put; when we have a good year and our maize crops yield well, then the price of maize will decline as there is an abundant supply. In poorer drought years when there are TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON AGRICULTURE This article looks at the implications that drought has on the agricultural sector as well as coping strategies that can be put in place to minimise the effects thereof. A LOOK AT THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TODEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOUTH AFRICADEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOUTH AFRICA A look at the contribution of the agricultural sector to the South African economy. If asked to estimate the share of the agricultural sector in the economy, most people respond that it is above 10%. This is a reasonable estimate given the fact that the sector uses more than 80% of available land and around 60% of available water. MARKETING OPTIONS FOR YOUR MAIZE Marketing options for your maize. February 2016 ‘ If you are looking for perfect safety, you will do well to sit on a fence and watch the birds; but if you really wish to learn, you must mount a machine and become acquainted with its tricks by actual trial ’– Wilbur Wright, inventor and builder of the world’s first successful airplane which flew in 1903 – for 59 seconds, over 852 feet! TRAINING - GRAIN SA HOME Trials are a wonderful way of showing farmers the right thing to do. The development co-ordinators in the various regions make contact with the input supply companies and involve them in the trials. Every effort is made to plant and manage the trials in a way that is both progressive and technologically advanced, while at the same time

within

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF STALK BORER IN MAIZE Control of Stalk borer. Once the farmer has determined that there is in fact a bad infestation of stalk borer in his maize crop (usually over 10% of plants) he will need to determine a plan of action. The primary method of control is by chemical application. The farmer will use an insecticide intended for control of stalk borer and broadcast

it

FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS FOR OPTIMAL MAIZE PRODUCTION Send an email to. For any crop including maize to produce optimally, the necessary moisture and fertiliser elements must always be available as needed by the plant. The main macro elements commonly required by a plant are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and then Potassium (K) but there are a number of other elements such as Magnesium (Mg), Sulphur MAKING SENSE OUT OF MATURITY TYPES IN BEEF CATTLE Figure 1 is an attempt to illustrate three possible maturity types within a breed. From Figure 1, the following can be seen: Later maturing cattle will generally be heavier at mature age than earlier maturing cattle. Rump (or shoulder) height will be higher in later

maturing cattle.

FACTORS AFFECTING WHEAT SEED GERMINATION Environmental factors affecting seed in the soil. The most important external factors include water, oxygen, suitable temperature, and sometimes light or darkness. Various plants require different variables for successful seed germination. Often this depends on the individual seed variety and is closely linked to the ecological

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THE FUTURE OF SUNFLOWER PRODUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA Over the past two decades, the South African sunflower industry has been characterised by volatile production levels with virtually no real growth while domestic demand for oilcake and vegetable oil has increased by approximately 40%. The imports of seed, oil and cake have gradually been increasing to meet the rising domestic demand levels. SAFETY HINTS ON HOW TO PREVENT LIVESTOCK THEFT Also check up upon your employees’ livestock. If it is not possible to count your livestock everyday, try counting your animals at least twice a week on irregular days. Avoid any routine, especially at stock posts, as your employees may be informers to stock thieves. Shortages and signs indicating possible thefts should immediately be reported. OLIEBOOM, KANKERROOS, PURPERWINDE Olieboom, kankerroos en purperwinde is drie onkruide wat tot afgradering van graan kan lei. Die effektiewe beheer van dié onkruide is heelwat makliker gesê as gedaan en bly vir menige produsent ‘n kopseer. Olieboom. Olieboom ( Datura species) is ‘n eenjarige onkruid wat ‘n wydverspreide probleem-onkruid in verskeie gewasse in

Suid

WAT BEHELS DIE GEVREESDE PERDESIEKTE? Omdat die perdesiekte-entstof beskerming gee teen verskeie perdesiekte-virustipes is die spektrum van immuniteit, veral in jong perde, ná ‘n enkele inenting (kombinasie I en II) nie altyd voldoende om die perd teen perdesiekte te beskerm nie. Waarskuwing. Sommige jong vullens, wat vir die eerste keer geïmmuniseer word, kan

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