Sindira Chetty

1 week ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Sindira Chetty

While grain farmers struggled to start the harvest season due to excessive rain and Nampo personnel lamented a rain-soaked terrain, drier, warmer conditions have prevailed over the last week. Vox Weather meteorologist Michelle Cordier told Farmer’s Weekly that there was no reason farmers needed to miss Nampo in order to catch up on harvesting since these conditions were expected to last.

1 week ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Sindira Chetty

Organised by the SaferStops Association, in collaboration with 23 public and private sector partners, the symposium brings together truck manufacturers, fleet operators, drivers, and industry leaders for two days of knowledge-sharing and networking. The event features a strong emphasis on professional and personal well-being, with 15 specialised workshops targeting numerous topics impacting the daily lives of drivers, fleet managers, and driver trainers.

Sep 26, 2024 | farmersweekly.co.za | Sinenhlanhla Mncwango |Sindira Chetty

Speaking at the Bayer symposium, Grain SA senior economist Corné Louw outlined the critical role of technological advancements like biotechnology, precision farming, and herbicides in boosting productivity. Louw said that South African farmers must learn to “farm with moisture”, given the country’s unique climatic challenges. He credited herbicides like glyphosate and Roundup, for transforming farming practices.