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January 9, 2019

Above-average rainfall expected in late summer

The summer rainfall region can expect continued above-average rainfall during late summer, while below-average rainfall expected during early autumn. This was according to Cobus Olivier, a weather forecaster at the South African Weather Service. Olivier said […]
July 23, 2018

Recent rain will have ‘minimal effect’ on maize harvest

Farmers do not appear to be overly concerned about the impact of recent winter rain where the maize harvest is still underway in the summer cropping area. Anton Botha, a member of the rain SA executive […]
May 7, 2018

Feed problems for Western Cape livestock producers

Livestock producers in the Western Cape are facing numerous challenges around fodder flow, say industry experts.
May 7, 2018

Free State soil acidity levels worryingly high

Speaking to Farmer’s Weekly, Dr Pieter Haumann, CEO of FERTASA, said that all soils were prone to acidification if cultivated and fertilised. Deep water table soils and relatively sandy soils in the central to western region of the Free […]