maize
November 4, 2018
Admittedly, it is too early to tell how most Southern African countries will cope with the expected weak El Niño in the summer season. Typically, an El Niño weather phenomenon would lead to drier weather conditions […]
October 4, 2018
Soil tillage, particularly primary tillage, is the foundation of every crop production system and the main cost factor in maize production. The principal aim of soil tillage is to maintain or improve soil structure. Because water […]
August 7, 2018
Sabrina Dean visited maize farmer AC van Wyk on his farm in the Free State, to gain some insight into how an award-winning farmer tackles a difficult planting season. Maize producer AC van Wyk does his […]
July 31, 2018
Chris and Dewald Bothma of North West have converted from conventional maize production to a combination of precision and conservation agriculture methods. But the change did not come easily, and many lessons had to be learnt […]