Category: CROPS

US grain and oilseed prices traded slightly lower during trade in the first week of August as global forecasts predicted a record global grain crop. The last International Grains Council (IGC) report released on 27 July forecast that total grain production (wheat and coarse grains) for 2020/2021 would increase to “a new peak” of over…

Undersowing maize with companion grass mixes can provide an effective way to prevent compaction during harvest, while also reducing nutrient loss and winter soil erosion without affecting crop yields. A trial in Norfolk found undersowing maize with a range of grasses, as well as vetch, creates a valuable green cover that helps to condition soil…

Tobacco farmers in the country have been urged to shift to other healthier alternatives for their own health and that of the nation. The Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance-Kenya Vice Chairperson, Mr. David Mukami, disclosed that tobacco kills over 9,000 Kenyans every year, as this is according to the Ministry of Health. “These deaths come from diseases…

Under the slogan “Our Smart Farming. For your harvest of tomorrow,” the technology company Continental will present its competences and forward-looking product solutions for the agricultural industry at this year’s Agritechnica. These include products and solutions such as AI-based systems, autonomous mobile robot solutions, sensors and tire technologies that ensure greater sustainability, safety and efficiency…

The Mahela Group in the Letsitele Valley ascribes its success as a citrus producer to the sound investments it makes in the latest agricultural technologies and sustainable farming practices. In addition, the company has begun improving its cash flow and spreading risk by investing in subtropical crops, game and livestock farming. As director of the…

The growing of trees from seedlings or clones is a crucial step in fruit production. The way in which trees are propagated, handled and managed in a nursery contributes not only to their survival rate after planting, but their subsequent growth performance and uniformity, which in turn affects fruit-bearing. A number of nurseries in South…

By the year 2050, the global population is projected to surpass 9 billion, presenting a substantial challenge in ensuring an adequate food supply for everyone. Addressing this imperative, the agricultural sector must undergo a remarkable transformation, aiming to increase production by approximately 69% from 2010 to 2050. Farmers spanning from small-scale cultivators to expansive agricultural…

A custom-designed “Farmer Outreach” truck which is fully equipped to travel to far-flung rural areas throughout South Africa to help farmers to find agricultural solutions; in their own backyard;  A system of genotyping to check whether meat samples are what they say they are; a programme of national cultivar evaluations for grain crops to ensure…

The gap between the self-propelled and trailed sprayers is closing. Trailed machines have increased capacity and new technology is making the option of switching from self-propelled machines more attractive. James Wallington, Fendt’s sprayer specialist, talks about how the new range of Rogators is offering farmers the choice of new spraying technology in its trailed range.…

Chemical remedies used in agriculture can be classified as being of natural or synthetic origin and are used to keep crops, livestock, poultry and pets free from pests such as insects, fungi and bacteria, as well as fungal and viral diseases and weeds. Common agricultural chemicals (agrochemicals) include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, adjuvants, fertilisers and veterinary…