Crop production
Zambian government should allow imports of GMO maize
Allowing only non-genetically modified maize will not combat the immediate hunger of the country by Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA Zambia's maize production in the 2023/24 season is down by over 50% to an estimated harvest of 1,6 million tonnes because of the[...]
Production guide for small grains in Africa: Part 1 Fight back against drought
This is a quick production guide for three drought tolerant small grain crops, namely sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet. The three crops are key for household food and nutritional security as well as income in the marginal areas (agro-ecological zones III, IV & V) of Africa. Their significance[...]
Lauretta Visage – a God-fearing farmer
Dedication, hard work, the right decisions … and the right fertiliser, lead to abundant harvests and successful farming. This fact is proven by Lauretta Visagie of Vereeniging. Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, with lots of ambition and desire for farming, Lauretta Visagie started farming eighteen years ago[...]
Smart irrigation solutions: Reinke and CropX are taking the crop world by storm
In the quest for increased agricultural efficiency and productivity, Reinke Manufacturing has forged a significant partnership with CropX. This collaboration combines Reinke's advanced irrigation systems with CropX’s innovative soil and crop monitoring technologies, offering farmers in over 40 countries a cutting-edge solution for the best crop yield. Innovative technology[...]
Stop weeds in their tracks with SureStart®
At the end of the day, all any maize farmer wants are healthy plants and a good harvest. Achieving this involves a number of things, one of which is clean fields. Weeds in the field can mean that your crop must compete for water, sunlight, and space to grow.[...]