Discussing the oilseed complex
Discussing the oilseed complex By Johan Gouws, Senior Oilseed Dealer, Rand Agri Johan Gouws: Senior Oilseed Trader To better understand the oilseed complex, we should discuss the fundamental factors of supply [...]
Sorghum ergot- fact sheet two
Sorghum ergot- fact sheet two Sorghum The biology, management and toxicity of sorghum ergot Sorghum ergot is caused by a fungus, Claviceps africana. The disease reduces yield through poor seed set and causes harvesting [...]
How the Zimbabwe maize ban impacts the South African market
How the Zimbabwe maize import ban impacts the South African market The announcement by Zimbabwe authorities last week to suspend all maize and maize meal imports with immediate effect is consequential. Zimbabwe is [...]
Sorghum Fact Sheet
Sorghum Fact Sheet By: The Agricultural Research Council INTRODUCTION Sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench] is an indigenous crop to Africa, and though commercial needs and uses may change over time, sorghum will remain [...]
Fuel price increases and levies
Fuel price increases and levies Diesel is one of the four main input costs for grain farmers, and the entire grain supply chain is affected by fuel price increases. The drastic increase in [...]
Protect your bottom line by understanding these five most common incoterms
Understanding Common Incoterms to Protect Your Bottom Line Protect Your Bottom Line by Understanding These 5 Common Incoterms [with Printable PDF] Article by: Approved a De Witt Company When you’re new to the [...]
Die 70/30 kontrak – verduidelik
Die 70/30 kontrak - verduidelik ‘n 70/30 kontrak: Met ‘n 70/30-kontrakopsie prys ‘n produsent sy tonne vir die leweringsmaand. Terselfdertyd laat dit hom toe om vir spekulasie-doeleindes ‘n lang posisie (koopopsie) vir die [...]
Two parallel markets – Safex and the physical market
Two parallel markets - Safex and the physical market During negotiations - whether it concerns grain or cattle - the buyer and seller must be on the same page before they can reach [...]
Graan-bemarkingstrategieë na oestyd
Graan-bemarkingstrategieë na oestyd Graan-bemarkingstrategieë na oestyd speel ‘n instrumentele rol in die optimalisering van produsente se oes. Die strategie verskaf aan produsente die opsie om hul graan op ‘n later stadium te kan bemark, [...]
Soil health integral to sustainable conservation farming
Soil health integral to sustainable conservation farming Johan Gouws: Head Oilseeds Conservation agriculture (CA) is an affordable approach for farmers, involving the adoption of regenerative agriculture principles and practices, with the [...]