Sa Grain Mag News Updates

The A to Z of the diesel rebate SA Grain Since the year 2000, the South African government has implemented a diesel rebate system for primary producers to ease the financial burden of high fuel costs. Administered by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), eligible businesses can reclaim part of… Read more »

SOJABOON-DIFFERENSIAAL: Hoe presteer die alternatiewe model? SA Grain 31/01/2025 Die graanbedryf is besig om getransformeer te word. Dit volg nadat die Johannesburgse Aandelebeurs (JSE) in 2024 begin het om ’n innoverende alternatiewe liggingsdifferensiaalstelsel vir sojaboonkontrakte te toets. Hierdie loodsprogram, wat van Maart 2024 tot Februarie 2026 strek, het ten doel… Read more »

2025-SAADPRYSE VIR WINTERGRAAN SA Grain Saad bly een van ’n produsent se heel belangrikste insette, alhoewel die prys nie so beduidend soos die van ander insette is nie. Die genetiese potensiaal van ’n kultivar bepaal uiteindelik die potensiële produksie en winsgewendheid van ’n wintergraanprodusent en is daarom die beginpunt om… Read more »

Revolutionising extrusion solutions worldwide SA Grain In today’s industrial landscape, advanced technology and innovative solutions are essential to meet evolving demands. CFAM Technologies stands out as a leader in extrusion systems and turnkey solutions. With operations in 18 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America, CFAM is a significant… Read more »

Die garsbedryf se kruispad SA Grain Terwyl Suid-Afrika se graanprodusente met ’n toenemend wisselvallige landboulandskap worstel, staan garsproduksie by ’n kruispad. Suid-Afrika se garsbedryf was eens op ’n pad van toenemende groei. Die bedryf het intussen aansienlike terugslae ervaar – van produksie-uitdagings tot markontwrigtings tydens die Covid-19-pandemie. Geleenthede is egter… Read more »

LIVESTOCK can SUPERCHARGE CA systems, if it makes business sense SA Grain The inclusion of livestock in conservation agriculture (CA) systems can vastly accelerate the potential and benefits of such systems, provided it is managed well. Research results and practical farming experiences shared at the ninth World Congress for Conservation… Read more »

Action plans to combat the potential weed threat SA Grain Weeds are a growing, relentless threat to grain producers across South Africa. Competing for essential resources like water, nutrients, and sunlight, weeds such as Amaranthus, Lolium, and Conyza species are drastically undermining yields, raising costs, and reducing farm profitability. With… Read more »

Tank mixtures: the good, the bad and the ugly SA Grain Less is more when it comes to tank mixtures. This point has been made since the beginning of pesticide applications – the problem of adding too many agricultural remedies to a tank is as prevalent today as it was… Read more »

Key guidelines for on-farm biosecurity SA Grain On-farm biosecurity is a producer’s first line of defence against pests, diseases, and weeds that can harm crops and livelihoods. By taking proactive steps, producers can prevent costly outbreaks, protect their farms’ productivity, and safeguard the wider agricultural community. The recent detection of… Read more »

MEGANIESE BESTUUR VAN WINTERONKRUID SA Grain Die grootste bedreiging vir droëlandgraanverbouing in die Wes- en Suid-Kaap bly die bestuur van weerstandbiedende onkruide en hul effek op die opbrengs en kwaliteit van graan geproduseer. Daar word algemeen aanvaar dat 98% van raaigrasonkruide beheer kan word deur onkruiddoders, gewaskompetisie en natuurlike saadverrotting.… Read more »