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Design and layout: Pieter Swanepoel en FRONT PAGE Mercia Venter In this edition we focus on harvest time Heat stress p 26 [email protected] and obviously on Nampo Harvest Day. [email protected] Senwes and Hinterland will again be at the 2019 Nampo Harvest Day. We Contributors: ds Willie Botha, Ian Bothma, dr Cobus Burger, Frans Dreyer, Johan Le have been very busy lately with the film- Grange, Kefiloe Manthata, Emmie Pietersen, ing of the next Nation in Conversation Jacques Pretorius, Jan Serfontein, Mbali series with our very popular presenters, BACKHOE LOADER 2DX Skosana, Hansie Swanepoel, dr Kobus Theo Vorster and Rozanne McKenzie, As low as PRIME -2.5% linked Swart, Petrus van Staden, Martin van Zyl, appearing on the cover page. If you are going to visit Nampo or take part in Boet van Zyl, dr. Timothy Jenkins en Milanie Monthly/annual payments available Vosloo. Nation in Conversation, you will definitely see Theo Vorster there. We also focus Marie Erasmus Subscription: on Standerton and producer Edzard Tel: 018 464 7568 42 Military precision bug bites Grainovation Biermann in this edition. p 8, 32 & 38. Fax: 018 464 7772 44 13 Years of the “gentleman’s game” [email protected] GENERAL 46 Senwes now in the Eastern Cape! 50 Dipsie is the showpiece of this stud Senwes, 02 Editor's letter: Mahlogonolo a letsatsi Owner: breeder PO Box 31, Klerksdorp, 2570 la matshalo Senwes 59 Nedbank visits Wesselsbron Tel: 018 464 7800 03 Via the grapevine 03 Did you know? Interesting Autumn Facts 60 Coffee: Senwes supports local Printing: Typo businesses 03 Cartoon: Pieter & Tshepo Tel: 011 402 3468 66 Thobo Trust launches school vegetable ARTICLES garden project at Itokisetseng TELEHANDLERS 12 Innovation: Harvest Time is Measurement AGRICULTURAL Time As low as PRIME -3.5% linked 10 Tips for Autumn and early Winter 32 Producer Focus: Edzard Biermann 20 Autumn, Harvest and Nampo Monthly/annual payments available 36 Agri Credit: A few facts from • All rights in terms of the content of Senwes the past 22 Surviving the winter: What are the challenges? Scenario are reserved in terms of the provisions 38 Area Focus: Standerton sets the of Article 12 (7) of the Copyright Act. standard 26 Heat stress and beef production • The owner and publisher accept no responsi- 40 Area Focus: Standerton staff 29 The Mycotoxin Risk in Forage and Silage bility for any comments in adverts, promotion articles or from contributors. 54 Hunting: Yesterday's special moments FINANCIAL 56 Digital: It's time for some digital 64 Senwes Grain Brokerage: El Niño years: housekeeping http://fwd2.co/ScenarioApple What happened through the years? 58 Human Resources: Cultivate 68 Grain Market Prospects: Autumn 2019 Read the Senwes potential… harvest excellence! online at Valid until 30 April 2019 Scenario COLUMNS www.scenario. NEWS co.za or download 02 From the Word: Do you bear fruit? 04 Senwes’ For the Farmers Campaign the Scenario 72 Food for thought: Milanie Vosloo - You achieves 200 000 reach! For any enquiries, please contact your nearest Senwes Equipment whole goods http://fwd2.co/ScenarioGoogle app. ‘Like’ us are stronger than you thinkl! TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY on Facebook at 08 Senwes once again part of Nampo marketer for more information or a demonstration. facebook.com/ harvest day LIFESTYLE ReadScenario 14 Senwes welcomes Staalmeester to the and follow us on 62 In the kitchen: Coconut Chocolate Coffee family ENQUIRIES: Twitter at Cake Antoon Smalberger (082 806 4844) @ReadScenario 16 Silo's - A brief history 71 Gardening: Get ready, it's almost winter! 18 Silo building programs 72 Win a copy of Hoop wat kaalvoet loop Phillip Nel (083 451 3947) Make sure you receive the eScenario newsletter bi-monthly for relevant company and industry news. Sign in at www.senwes.co.za.
SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 01 GENERAL COLUMN | RUBRIEK
From the Word
Rev Willie Botha Mahlogonolo a letsatsi Do you bear fruit? Read Luke 13:6-9 la matshalo Senwes THE FIG TREE HAS often been regarded as a symbol of blessing in the history of Israel. Deuteronomy 8 acknowledg- appy birthday, geluk or mahlogonolo a letsatsi la matsha- es the fig tree as part of God's blessings and the attraction lo Senwes. In short it means "congratulations Senwes". of the Promised Land. The fig tree is also pertinently referred Our producers in South Africa know the different ways of to in the Garden of Eden. For a Jew it was a huge privilege congratulating someone. It doesn't matter how you say it. to sit under his own grapevine or fig tree. It was symbolic of HSenwes will be turning 110 on 15 May 2019. success, peace and happiness. Talking about 15 May. Did you know that the Department of Agricul- ture in the United States was established on this same day in 1862, It takes three years for a fig tree to bear its first fruit. 157 years ago. Other agricultural news is that in 1625, almost 400 According to the law as described in Leviticus 19, the fruit years ago, 15 rebel producers were murdered in Vocklam, Austria. of the first three years may not be eaten. In this parable the tree was therefore 6 or 9 years old. This tree, which was at Senwes shares this day with world famous former boxer, Rocky the peak of its productive life, could bear fruit three times in Marciano, who beat Jersey Joe Walcott on 15 May 1953. One of one season. the best softball players was Joe DiMaggio and on this specific day in 1936, he won his 56th consecutive match with at least one The owner of the orchard looks for figs on the tree. Since home run. Other news is that Napoleon arrived in Milan in 1796 and no fruit is found after three years, he orders the tree to be Amy Johnson flew from South Africa to Croydon in England on this chopped out. Instead of bearing fruit, it is exhausting the soil day in 1936 in a record time of 4 days and 16 hours. and preventing other fruit trees from bearing fruit. The Nampo Harvest Day will also be held during the time of Sen- wes' birthday - it starts on 15 May and will continue until 18 May The landowner is none other than God, while the tree rep- this year. resents the Jewish nation. Jesus is probably the gardener. Jesus taught his people for three years, but the Jews did not Enjoy the coming time - it is harvest time - or you can say in in any believe him. God came to them, He came to look for them, of the 11 official languages, such as Setswana, Nako ya puno e but He did not find a nation living according to His will. atumetse! After the tree was judged, the Gardener brings a request. "Give the tree another chance - I will fertilise it and loosen the soil around the tree. It may even bear fruit next year. If the tree does not respond to this care, You may chop it out.”
The parable emphasises the grace of God and it applies Aubrey Kruger to all humanity. Summer passes slowly but surely - God's EDITOR grace also does not last indefinitely. There comes a time when the tree has to bear fruit to fulfil its destiny. Some trees bear fruit from a young age, while others start much later. Jesus invests a lot of time and trouble in each person's tree. Through His Spirit he loosens soil and fertilises to enable us to fulfil our destinies, namely to bear fruit in God's orchard. He represents us with God in an attempt to prevent the judgement of God being carried out. What will Jesus find on your fig tree? Please note: The summer is nearing its end.
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Pieter & Tshepo DID YOU KNOW? Interesting AN INCREDIBLE IMPORTANT WEEK FOR SA AND THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY IN 2019 autumn facts 8 MAY 2019 15 MAY 2019 Monarch butterflies fly south from America YES, FOR SURE PIETER ! AND ARE YOU GOING A WEEK LATER WE CELEBRATE THE in autumn to the relative TO VOTE ON 110TH BIRTHDAY OF SENWES ON warmth of Mexico and parts of 8 MAY TSHEPO? 15 MAY 2019 AS WELL AS NAMPO HARVEST DAY TAKING PLACE FROM 14 TO 17 MAY California.
NATIONAL SENWES Traveling at speeds of between 19 ELECTION CELEBRATES and 40 kilometres per hour, they are 2019 110 YEARS ON VOTE ON 8 MAY the only insect that migrates up to 15 MAY 2019 2019 4 000 km for nicer weather.
Until about 1 500, autumn was just called “harvest.” The full moon clo- sest to the autumn equinox is known as a harvest moon.
Before cities were electrified, the bright night of the harvest moon was
ZIMBABWEAN SARAH SAVORY essential for farmers harvesting their late-year crops. Daughter of ecologist and holistic manage- ment advocate, Allan Savory. Source: https://www.rd.com/culture/autumn- Talking about regenerative and sustainable facts-fall-facts/ agriculture and holistic management.
We cannot isolate our problems ‶ DR. REQUIER WAIT and successfully manage them Via the Agri SA Hoof van die Sentrum van because individual parts do not exist grapevine... Uitnemendheid: Ekonomie en Handel. in nature, only wholes, which form Agri SA is disappointed in the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni's first budget and shape each other. ″ speech. Minister Mboweni's budget speech of 2019 referred to agriculture by means of metaphores, such as "it is time TITO MBOWENI to sow the seed of renewal and growth". Minister of Finance. CYRIL RAMAPHOSA Unfortunately agriculture, with the excep- During his 2019 budget speech, when he tion of the references to land reform, President of the Republic of quoted Zechariah 8 verse 12, amongst received very little attention in the speech. others. South Africa About positivity during his State of the ‶ No mention was made of the con- As a part-time farmer, I know that Nation Address. ‶ tinuing drought and the destructive in order for the people to possess ‶Optimisme sal ons vorentoe dra impact which it has om farmers and all these things, we have to plant om 'n nuwe toekoms tegemoet te farming communities.″ anew.″ gaan.″
‶A pinch of Create, a dash of Grow, a handful of Soil, a heart-full of Share, a tablespoon of Wise, a teaspoon of Care, a bucket of Nurture, a cup of Laugh, a pot of Herbs and the kiss of a Calf.″ – UNKNOWN Recipe for a Farm girl –
SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 03 NEWS Senwes’ For the Farmers-Campaign achieves 200 000 reach!
On 1 February 2019 Senwes answered Agri SA’s call to “braai the farmers’ problems away” by initiating a social media call to action which saw the company’s staff hosting braais on company premises.
By Marlon Abrahams bles,” said Francois. This social media- “The agri-sector plays a vital role in job cre- Senwes Scenario Editor-in-Chief based campaign is a fun way to shine ation in every part of the value chain, from the spotlight on the very serious relation- the farm to the plate, and makes a huge he idea was to assist farmers by ship farming has in the lives of all South impact on the fiscus. Agriculture is the cor- “braai-ing up” the oversupply of Africans and the South African economy nerstone of any successful economy, no red meat brought about due to as a whole. matter which country we’re talking about. the drought and the outbreak of 24 Foot-and-MouthT disease in some parts of the country. At the time Senwes Group CEO, Francois Strydom, said “if everyone just bought 1kg of meat more than they usually buy, we can wipe out the surplus.”
Francois also issued a challenge to all SA companies to follow suit. The campaign was extremely successful with a reach of over 200 000 on social media and vari- ous media interviews. The success of the initial campaign led to Senwes extending the action to focus on all locally produced commodities in an effort to galvanise sup- port for farmers by all South Africans. The extension of the campaign kicked-off on Friday 1 March 2019 with the hashtags #eatlocalchicken #eetplaaslikehoender where Senwes staff posted selfies and group shots of themselves enjoying any chicken or poultry products, the idea being to support our local poultry farmers who are under enormous threat from inter- national imports.
“We will embark on a commodity-wide focus for the rest of the year which will include every locally produced commodity in the Senwes area of operation, such as beef, poultry, sheep, pork, maize (animal and human consumption) dairy, soya, Senwes staff heed the call to help the wheat, milk, potatoes, nuts and vegeta- farmers.
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Vier saam met ons 110 jaar se agri-ondervinding. Senwes help bou al langer as ‘n eeu aan die land se voedselwaardeketting. Ons is jou volkome eenstop landboubesigheid en met ‘n geïntegreerde besigheidsbenadering raak ons deel van jou besigheidsoplossings.
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“We need to showcase the importance of producing and buying locally produced goods instead of importing and buying imported goods. South Africans have to understand that buying and producing locally have a very real impact in terms of job creation and job security and sustain- ability.
“Politicians won’t make the changes we need - we, ordinary South Africans will, and it can start by awareness campaigns such as these.
“I wish to thank everyone who responded to our initial campaign, #braai4farmers, and call on all South Africans to once again get behind the campaign extension. Watch the Senwes social media platforms for ongoing coverage of our initiative,” Francois concluded. Senwes staff #eetplaaslikehoender If you’d like to stand a chance to see yourself in the next Senwes Scenario, all #eatlocalchicken you have to do is take a selfie of yourself enjoying any of the commodities above and sending it, together with your name and area, to 076 1424 008. Let’s do it for the farmers!
6 SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 “Ons wens Senwes geluk met julle 110-jaar reis in landbou en ons sien uit na nog baie meer jare saam met julle.”
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SENWES ONCE AGAIN PART OF NAMPO HARVEST DAY
The much anticipated Nampo Harvest Day takes place from 14 – 17 May at Nampo Park near Bothaville again this year and, as from day one of the event, as was the case 53 years ago, Senwes will be part of the action. Grain SA, organisers of the premier event on the country's agri-calendar, are hoping to exceed last year’s record attendance of 82 817!
By Senwes Scenario Team such as a new gate 4 at the northern deterioration of the platteland, successful parking area near the Santam Agri Hall, financial models in unstable times and the the installation of new turnstile gates, a future of agriculture. As in the past, the enwes Grainlink will be flying new JCB building on the grounds, as well discussion panels will reflect agriculture’s the Senwes group flag at their as upgrades to the John Deere exhibit. foremost thought leaders on the different stall, which last year received a topics. For the full schedule of topics, silver award for innovative and NATION IN CONVERSATION hosts and panel members, please visit uniqueS layout. Visitors can again look The Senwes-initiated agricultural talk www.nationinconversation.co.za. forward to receiving expert advice on the show, Nation in Conversation, will again procurement, handling and storage of be broadcast live from the Nampo RETAIL grain. Be sure to visit the stall to not miss Harvest Day with at least two recordings Senwes' retail partner, Hinterland, out. a day over the 4-day period. The show, will host its very popular store on site which has taken the agri-discussion selling outdoor, camping and arms and The Nampo Harvest Day administration mainstream with media partners like ammunition merchandise to mention but a manager, Wim Venter, says they are the Mail and Guardian, News24, eNCA, few. Also make sure that you engage with preparing for about 770 exhibitors. “We’re RSG, 702 Talk Radio, City Press and the Hinterland experts on animal, irrigation hoping for good weather and that all our Business Day, as well as the traditional and fuel solutions. exhibitors will enjoy good business sales agri-press, will again focus on topical throughout the 4 days.” Visitors can look issues such as transformation, communal Senwes looks forward to seeing you at forward to some new additions this year, land, agriculture after the election, the Harvest Day 2019!
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SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 9 AGRICULTURAL Tema: Oestyd Tips for Autumn and Early Winter 2019
Late rain this season and late planting, will result in a late harvesting. The first frost, which usually occurs from around 5 April, could already have occurred in certain places.
lised. The grain in the water creates a By Petrus van Staden cash crop and/or cover crops for feed or fermentation process, which results in Senwes Senior Agronomist and prevention of wind erosion, are strongly an unpleasant taste. Boet van Zyl recommended. Available technology • Should winter grazing be problematic Senwes Senior Agricultural Economist offers a range of crops, cultivars and as far as volume is concerned, get mixes, which can be used for specific rid of old and surplus cattle timeous- WHEAT purposes, for example: ly. A few rand less at this stage is he rain needed for summer • To prevent wind erosion - choose a worth more than a hide in September/ planting came relatively late cultivar which is a fast and tall grower. October. Manage your cash flow and and certain districts could It should be sprayed at the height of 50 take care of your core herd. not plant summer crops. The cm. • Sell all young and growing animals if goodT rain which occurred from mid-Jan- • As source of winter feed for cattle or you are already experiencing a feed uary, improved soil water content to the sheep. Enough material can be left to problem and should there be no feed extent that the soil profile is water-filled. prevent wind erosion should effective reserves for the winter. All these factors result in producers look- management practices be applied. • Should crop residue be used as graz- ing differently at wheat for the winter. • In a rotation system it is part of con- ing, use the time to do maintenance to Should own seed be retained for wheat servation agriculture. The long-term fences and water supply points. planting, it is important to afford special advantages for soil health should be attention to the factors which ensure utilised. It has a regenerative effect in FOR THE MAIZE FARMER WITH A good plant density. Seed must be sifted, the soil which could buffer physiolog- CATTLE COMPONENT: followed by a seed treatment. Take the ical stress resulting from fluctuating The season is characterised by late preliminary tillage and management pro- climate conditions. planting and the occurrence of hail. gramme with safety periods into account. Maize which was damaged by hail or the Planter technology must be at an optimum CATTLE occurrence of frost before having reached level. The relatively late rain could result in a physiological maturity, can be utilised by difficult winter, even for extensive cattle cutting it for silage purposes or by being COVER CROPS farmers, and the following should be used as grazing. Take the directions for Should it have been possible to plant attended to. the handling and utilisation of such plant maize or sunflower at a late stage, the • Provide a good protein lick as soon as material into account to ensure success. normal quantity of plant residue should the first frost occurs. Should it not be possible to use it in an be available as protection against wind • Water troughs should always be clean, own cattle component, it could be sold. erosion. If not, the planting of wheat as a particularly when crop residue is uti-
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Harvest Time is Measurement Time The case for food traceability across the value chain
Nampo Harvest Day is synonymous with the congregation of all agricultural value chain players. The integrated value chain and related food security are drawing worldwide attention. Consumers are becoming more educated and asking more questions about their food production. This article takes a look at a couple of Food Traceability Trends impacting role players within the agricultural value chain.
By Martin van Zyl Senwes Group Executive: Innovation and Integrated Solutions
ver the last few years, public opinion has changed significantly about the importance of food information transparency. It seems that public trust Oin the food supply chains has decreased mas- sively. What will the effects of this change be on the short-term future of food traceability? According to the International Food Information Council Foundation:
“Consumers want to know how their food is produced, where it comes from and the quality of the ingredients. They also have broader questions about environmental sustainability, and many seek brands that align with their broader social values.” – IFIC
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Label Insight and the Food Marketing Institute Survey Would you switch to a brand that provides more in-depth product information, beyond what's provided on the physical label?
Yes No ism, their dissatisfaction grows rapidly. Internet of Things (IoT) technology No Yes Google search trends also show that becomes cheaper, more reliable and whenever an outbreak is published or a easier to use, replacing more tasks 2016 2018 food fraud is revealed, there is an enor- from weight measurement to tempera- mous growth in related searches. ture monitoring. This will lead to “trust It seems like consumers are getting Source: https://medium.com/te-food/food-trace- less” data collection. ability-trends-to-watch-in-2019-179a00b3b625 confused about food related information. In a survey, 80% of consumers said there Data analysis is a lot of conflicting information about Artificial intelligence and big data tech- THE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY what foods to eat or avoid. nologies will enable food companies AND MEDIA It is expected that this trend will con- and authorities to analyse supply chain Following the media, you would think that tinue in 2019, as media outlets see that activities in depth to find anomalies. the number of outbreaks and food fraud people respond actively to these topics has been growing during recent years. In and the number of potential cases are DATA PROCESSING AND STORAGE reality, this is the result of two advance- growing. This presents a demand for Blockchain-based data processing ments: technology solutions which provide clear automations and the immutable distri- Thanks to technological advance- product information. buted ledger technology will complete ments, cheaper and more accurate the “trust less” supply chain idea, inspection results reveal more cases of BLOCKCHAIN GAINING GROUND where no single company or person contamination. During 2018, various Blockchain solutions needs to be trusted to ensure that the Meanwhile, wide range online media in the agricultural value chain came into data is genuine and correct. access and eye-catching headlines play to try and address the current con- result in growing consumer attention. sumer dissatisfaction. While blockchain Abbreviated from original article: https:// Combined with massive social media cannot solve all problems on its own, it is medium.com/te-food/ sharing, these articles are spreading an important step forward. To read more about this topic: rapidly. It is believed that food traceability is on https://medium.com/te-food/food- the verge of a technological shift on each traceability-trends-to-watch-in- People are simply seeing more cases to front: 2019-179a00b3b625 be revealed, and due to emotional journal- Data collection SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 13 NEWS
Senwes welcomes Staalmeester to the family
In October 2018, Senwes joined forces with one of the most experienced and largest agri- cultural implements companies in the Northwest, Staalmeester. The partnership arose from a need by both companies to expand their reach and strengthen their impact in their respective markets.
By Kefiloe Manthata clientele and sell its products on a wider after his father. In the mid-1980s Martin Senwes Journalist scale. bought the company from his father and began broadening its range to specialise HISTORY in hay-making equipment. Martin was Staalmeester was founded in 1951 by hen asked about the also the first to explore import and export Lourens Coetzee. Lourens, who was a reasoning behind teaming opportunities for the company when, schoolteacher at the time, combined his up with Senwes, Martin in the year 2000, he noticed a demand passion for handicraft with his desire to Coetzee said; “As a one- for machinery that was not available on help local farmers in areas surrounding Wman business, with just me at the helm, the South African market and started Hartbeesfontein. In his free time, he built there is just so much that you can do. You importing forage harvesters from Brazil. the first ever mobile bean sheller in South can only import so much, only grow so Martin Coetzee Jnr studied the company Africa, which set him on the path that much alone. With a transaction like this, under his father and when his father eventually led him to resign as a teacher the legacy built by my grandfather will passed away in 2012 he, with the help of to make machinery on a full-time basis. outlive me and the sky is the limit.” Martin his mother, took over the running of the And so Staalmeester was born. looks forward to taking advantage of the company. Together they took the business expansion opportunities that this union The company started off with a limited to a new level. Today Staalmeester will present for Staalmeester. One of the range and grew steadily over time. Of imports from 8 different countries and many positives to come out of this is that the five children that Lourens had, Martin boasts a product range of 110 different Staalmeester, through Senwes Equipment Coetzee was the one who showed the agricultural products. branches, is now able to service a larger most interest in taking up the reigns
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NEWS Silos – A brief history
With Senwes celebrating 110 years, we look at a brief history of all things related to grain handling, silos, etcetera.
By Senwes Scenario Team is received in bulk. Purpose: To make 1962 exports to Europe possible. An extensive grain elevator building Highlights of the first 100 years programme is launched to manage bulk 1945 grain better. 1 July 1909 Maize-milling facilities commence and The first maize is received at Klerksdorp the purchasing of mills is considered. 1970 station by “De Centraal Westelijke During this year Senwes buys the mills in Defatted germ meal and edible oils are Ko-operatieve Landbouw Vereeniging". Heuningspruit, Champion (Kroonstad) and exported to the Fiji Islands from 1971. Lederle (Theunissen). In 1946 Senwes 1913 adds Acme (Klerksdorp) and Tweespruit 1971 Scales and weighbridges are converted The grain interests of Senwes are Mills. In 1949 the Zastron Flour Mill is to metric measures. extended to the Orange Free State. In acquired. 1917, the first annual general meeting 1972 for the Free State is held in Rendezvous 1960 A new animal feed and oil-pressing (today known as Viljoenskroon), which Metrification and computer technology factory is erected at Viljoenskroon and was founded as a town in 1921). is gradually imported into agricultural officially opened in 1973. Rendezvous was the first fixed property of business. Senwes in the Free State. 1992 1961 Kroonstad Wes (Co-operative) Limited 1926 Senwes leads the silo-building program in amalgamates with Sentraalwes The building of railway grain elevators South Africa. (Co-operative) Limited. by the SA Railways commences. Maize
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storage facilities for bulk handling of such A few Senwes highlights since Schuttesdraai - silo 2015 products. This resulted in a long-term loan scheme for the erection of grain silos and 2015-2016 bulk stores that was announced by the Increased appetite for high probability Minister of Agriculture in parliament on 12 trading was implemented. Increased client February 1952. The scheme entailed that focus with Basislink, an online trading long-term loans would be made available platform of Senwes Grainlink, created through the Land and Agricultural Bank additional functionality for producers to to co-operatives, traders and millers enable them to offer their grain for sale to for the above-mentioned purpose. A Senwes’ grain procurers. The Graintech co-ordination committee, the Grain Silo project enables Senwes Grainlink to Committee, was appointed to supervise take in grain with a higher than normal the execution of the scheme. moisture content without any drying costs or increased operational risks. Role of the Grain Silo Committee Did you know? The Grain Silo Committee 2016-2017 consisted of four representatives from the The Graintech project to take grain in Department of Agricultural Economics and earlier was launched in 2017, with 40% Marketing, and one each from the Maize of the crop being received under the Board, Wheat Board, Oilseeds Board and new advanced conditions. The first solar Sorghum Board. An engineer from the power energy system was installed at Department of Agricultural Engineering Kroonstad - silo Hennenman silo with an expected energy assisted the committee on technical saving of 450 000 kWh per annum. matters. Successful roll-out of the Senwes loyalty scheme, AgriRewards, with Senwes Did you know? Anybody could apply Grainlink clients benefitting therefrom. for a permit. Permits were issued to several private millers and entrepreneurs 2018 like the Bruwers at Wesselsbron as well Senwes Grainlink receives the second as the Senekals and Allem Brothers at largest summer crop in history. The yield Viljoenskroon. per hectare for maize was 6,39 t/ha on average. The yield was 3 396 258 tons Role of the co-operatives Bultfontein - silo compared to 3 625 045 tons in 1981/1982. Few people know that the first silo in the Tradevantage successfully renewed the world with a larger diameter and lower Meadows contract. Senwes upgraded height was built by a co-operative in Welkom - silo its Makokskraal silo to improve service South Africa. This design soon became delivery the standard for grain silos internationally, because it drastically reduced the cost of 2019 construction, increased storage capacity Senwes currently has 68 silos with a total and reduced impact damage to the grain. capacity of around 4,8 million tons. Ownership of silos An indication of the year during which Silos belong to the owner who takes the each silo was erected is provided below initiative and/or the risk to acquire or erect (some were erected during the silo- them - even if he has to borrow money building plan which is discussed below): to do this. Why? Because the silos have The silo-building program been erected on property which belongs to the co-operatives and co-operatives 1940’s and 1950’s took the initiative and the risk to erect the Did you know that due to the high costs silos. involved in the handling of grain in bags, as well as the shortage of grain *Used inputs as illustrated from Maize bags during the late 1940's and early in South Africa by AR Saunders, Time 1950's, producers, grain traders, millers cultivates winners, Senwes – A century and the various grain boards requested of agriculture, as well as Dr C L Wentzel, Government to encourage the erection North West Co-operative, Lichtenburg and Odendaalsrus - silo of grain silos and/or to convert existing Mielieraad 1935-1985.
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Silo building programmes over the years
By Senwes Scenario Team 266 and Wesselsbron 234 (1975) and Bothaville 221, Hennenman and PRIOR TO 1930 Koppies (1976), Melliodora, Mooigeleë, B-silos in Arlington, Bothaville, Heilbron, Petrusburg, Welgeleë and Wolwehoek Klerksdorp, Makokskraal, Potchefstroom (1977), Bothaville 222, Buckingham, (slegs die beton is nog staande), Geneva, Hartbeesfontein, Magogong en Ventersdorp en Viljoenskroon silo 200. Protespan (1978), De Brug, Hennenman Arlington, Heilbron, Makokskraal and and Winburg (1979). Ventersdorp are still operational. 1980’s 1960’s Kroonstad, Makokskraal and Werda Makokskraal Bultfontein (1964), Kroonstad and (1980), Brandfort, Groenebloem Theunissen (1965), Bothaville 221 and Losdoorns, Odendaalsrus, Regina, Wesselsbron 234 (1966), Wesselsbron Schoonspruit, Steynsrus, Theunissen, 235 and Makokskraal (1967), Bothaville Vierfontein, Weiveld, Viljoenskroon 222 and Hartswater (1968), Vierfontein, and Wesselsbron 277 (1981), Groenebloem and Viljoenskroon 232 Dewetsdorp, Heuningspruit, Hoogte, (1969). Middelvlei, Mirage, Schuttesdraai and Tierfontein (1982), Enselspruit, 1970’s Rooiwal and Ventersdorp (1983), Bloemfontein, Melliodora and Allanridge, Ventersdorp A, Vredefort Ventersdorp (1970), Hartbeesfontein silo, and Werda (1984), Gottenburg (1985), Losdoorns, Odendaalsrus and Rooiwal Potchefstroom (1986) and Van Tonder (1971), Heuningspruit, Potchefstroom, (1987). Raathsvlei, Schoonspruit, Tierfontein and Winburg (1972), Arlington, Jan NA 1990 Ons weet hoe belangrik die bestuur van risiko is. Kempdorp, Mirage, Schuttesdraai and Koffiefontein (1997). Daarom belowe ons om ons voete stewig op die Werda (1973), Brandfort en Enselspruit plaas te hou terwyl ons onverpoosd na beter en * Silos extensions in bold. (1974), Attie, Oberholzer, Viljoenskroon volhoubare landbou-oplossings soek. www.fertilizer.co.za 18 SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 BAIE GELUK
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AGRICULTURAL Tema: Oestyd Autumn, Harvest time and Nampo
Autumn is a very special time in nature. The main characteristic of autumn is that the sea- son has reached its high point and turning point. The signs of autumn are clear - time to bear fruit has passed, it becomes dark earlier and the leaves colour and fall.
By Jacques Pretorius It is always good to be prepared for ers and do tests on machines to identify Senwes Equipment: Bestuurder: Meganisasiedienste harvest time and to do the necessary problems, do maintenance to prevent planning to ensure that the harvest takes standing time and to ensure optimal use place comfortably and without interrup- of the machine. he days are getting shorter and tions. the nights longer and the first The adjustment of harvesters and the signs of cold are here.. Some of the concerns of customers setting up of precision equipment are also before the harvest is the state of their done in order to ensure that the correct TIt is the season during which machinery to be used for the harvest. information and data are available to farmers prepare for two important events Questions which arise are usually: Has my customers. The inspection plans bring in agriculture: harvest time and the machine been serviced? Are there signs peace of mind to customers about their Nampo Harvest Day. Nampo Harvest of wear and tear or problems? Have the machines to enable them to focus on Day is a well-known event for farmers as calibrations been done correctly to ensure other aspects during harvest time. Any it gives them the opportunity to view the optimum performance? Senwes workshop can be contacted for latest technology and machinery. more information about the inspection Well, Senwes has made it a priority to plans and to make an appointment. It is easy to be ready for Nampo, since all remove the concerns and doubts from you have to do is visit Nampo Park on one harvest time. All the best to our producers for the har- of the dates from 14 to 17 May. However, vest of 2019. Please contact any of your All Senwes workshops are equipped with to be ready for harvest time, is a different Senwes Equipment workshops - we would skilled technicians, who can render ser- story with many challenges. love to assist you. vice and offer inspection plans to custom-
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Surviving the winter: What are the challenges?
Although much has been written about the subject of how to survive the winter, it remains a huge challenge for every producer, the reasons being that feed is probably the largest cost component for the cattle farmer and the fact that no two winter periods are ever the same. Add to these aspects such as the quality and quantity of available grazing during winter, veld fires, unusually long winters and the production expectations which producers have in respect of their cattle - and we have a recipe for a very challenging winter.
By Phillip Lee lines to survive the winter in the best and worst. The winter of 2018 is proof thereof, Hinterland Manager : Animal Farming most economical manner. when cattle farmers had to provide winter Solutions licks late into November in parts of the WHERE DO WE STILL GO WRONG? Free State and Northwest. Farmers work with nature and have no his article focuses on certain control over it. It is therefore important This brings me to the next hurdle. Farmers aspects of surviving the winter, to deal very carefully with predictions are inclined to be reactive, normally with with the emphasis on hurdles, the made by weather prophets - even if a wet negative cost implications. Planning for do's and don'ts of feed flow, feed winter is predicted, our planning must be winter survival must commence in the requirementsT and certain practical guide- of such a nature that we prepare for the
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Surviving the winter:
spring before the winter, when the win- manner in order to maintain reproduction, the provision of feed on a month-to-month ter requirements in terms of dry material without detriment to the resource. In short: basis and the medium-term plan involves intake have to be determined (a 100-cow- how much feed does every class of ani- a year-plan. unit requires approximately 500 tons of mal require per month? The first prize is to Planning must take aspects such as feed dry material per year). produce the best quality feed on the farm. quality and quantity, the costs relating to However, every producer's calculations Successful survival of the winter depends production, storage and logistics, wast- look different and are influenced by fac- on proper feed flow planning. Feed flow age, buying of feed, production expec- tors such as the availability of resources, planning goes hand in hand with win- tations (with reference to herd flow) and the production system being followed, the ter survival. Studding, calving/lambing product income into account. It is not a cost of financing, the exchange rate and and weaning time can be synchronised fool-proof solution, but it will create the international stock levels (since a number with optimal environmental conditions opportunity to make timely adjustments of resources are imported and in certain to ensure good production and repro- should the need arise. After all, we are cases our products are exported). duction. Many farms do not have stud busy managing risk. seasons, stocking rates are too high and It is also important to build a measure Since we are in the process of balancing the value of the veld is overestimated. In of flexibility into the feed flow planning, the feed requirements of the animals with addition, there may be an additional factor thereby enabling yourself to adjust to envi- the production potential of the farm, we in the form of passengers, which make no ronmental variation. An example is when are sometimes inclined to create addition- economic contribution to the business. farmers sell their cattle and feed banks al risks. A good example is when we go due to the fact that the sum works and FEED FLOW PLANNING into new ventures, such as the planting of The simple definition of feed flow is the that it is more profitable to buy cattle at a later stage again. Producers are advised year-long supply of grazing and/or feed- 24 ing of animals, in the most economic to have a short- and medium-term plan in place, where the short-term plan involves
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23 | Serviving the winter gest contributing factor to the feed bank frame size and adjustability also play a grazing without asking critical questions on many farms, is a good example: will role. such as: be it harvested, used as silage or will it be Using the NRC as guideline, it is evi- • Are the current components of my milled? dent that a dry cow of 400 kg requires business managed in an optimal man- The answer to this question will depend approximately 3,15 kg of energy and ner (veld and grazing management in on the individual needs and production approximately 0,375 kg of protein per day particular)? systems, but the answer has a definite for maintenance purposes. Please note • Which additional management inputs impact on the quantity of feed required. If that the energy requirements of the same are required?. you want to round off weaners, meal will cow will increase by 25% before calving, be a good option, but during a drought, when her protein requirements also dou- • How do new components mesh with when volumes are low, silage may be a ble. Please remember that in many cases my current cattle management practic- better option. we farm with cows which are significantly es? heavier and the necessary adjustments As far as the "how much"-question is • And most importantly: does this expan- therefore have to be made. concerned, it is important to take infra- sion improve the profitability of my structure into account as well. Do I have Economical maintenance of body con- business or does it increase risks? the necessary storage facilities and, if not, dition is of the utmost importance in any In the end it goes about the production of what are the costs involved in renting stor- winter survival programme. We know that kilograms of meat per hectare and to do age space? A lot of feed produced at a winter grazing can simply not meet the it in the most cost effective manner pos- high cost, is wasted due to poor and inad- maintenance requirements of the animal. sible. In this regard a good relationship equate storage practices (approximately The importance of a correct strategic with an animal scientist or grazing expert 10% of roughage is lost due to weathering supplementing programme (lick supple- is invaluable. and wind losses before it even reaches ments) must be emphasised. Many a feed WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF GRAZING the storage facility). It is also not desirable flow programme fails due to the fact that REQUIRED? to expose equipment to the elements at protein and/or energy supplements do not The above question is not always easy to the cost of feed in the shed. receive the necessary attention, with detri- answer. We have often seen that the win- mental consequences for reproduction. The most important factor when it comes ter is just too long for the quantity of feed to how much feed needs to be supplied, Ensure that your lick programme will tim- available and often the "pantry" is empty is the fact that feed intake is the most eously address deficiencies. It can vary, before we want it to be empty. We have important driver of animal production. depending on the year and specific pro- also seen that feed (particularly baled We are all aware of the strong correlation duction system. roughage) is wasted due to an overpro- between body condition and economically duction thereof. The cost implications in CONCLUSION important aspects such as conception this regard are huge. The most important advice to cattle and re-conception figures, calving and farmers is to plan proactively - we often Other aspects to be borne in mind include weaning percentages and weaning mass. wait until it is too late and then we have the extent of the herd, the stability of the There are huge variances in intake, which to apply crisis management. Do proper herd and the retention of a large per- can vary from 3% of body mass on ray planning in respect of carrying capacity centage of female animals with a view to grass hay to 1,4% of body mass on maize and market non-producers timeously. The building a herd. Maize, which is the big- cobs. Other dimensions such as breed, golden rule is to care for fewer animals
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rather than placing the total herd at risk. ods such as stud and calving periods with Ask yourself the critical question: periods of optimal feed supply. Guard Build in a buffer for years during which “Will it increase the profitability of my against impulsive decisions such as copy- the winter is long and there is no rainfall. enterprise in a sustainable manner?” ing your neighbour. Every farm is unique In addition to the 10% wind and weather- Do not neglect herd management aspects as far as resources are concerned, wheth- ing losses, wastage and dung and urine such as supplements, selection and herd er biological, natural, of a human nature contamination could be as high as 15% - health. Focus on veld and grazing man- or financial. make provision. agement in particular - it is and remains Try to synchronise critical production peri- the basis of economic survival during the winter.
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What is the reason for concern?
Heat stress (HS) or hyperthermia is a global problem that significantly decreases the ability of animals, like ruminants, to produce sufficient animal protein for human consumption. Distinct indirect (mediated by decreased nutrient intake) and direct effects of heat stress are responsible for reduced animal productivity during the warm summer months. Heat stress directly affects multiple systems, and the summation of these altered physiological systems contributes to reduced animal productivity. There is an urgent need to better understand how HS alters nutrient utilisation and ultimately reduces animal productivity and how to prevent or reduce HS as far as possible.
By dr Kobus Swart Environmentally-induced HS compromises conditions and exhibit a greater heat- Animal Nutrition Specialist efficient animal production and jeopardis- strain threshold than lactating dairy cows. es animal welfare. Defining the biology Feedlot cattle are adversely affected outh Africa is a semi-arid coun- and mechanisms of how HS jeopardises by high temperatures, relative humidity, try and traditionally experiences animal performance is critical in devel- solar radiation and low wind speeds. With high summer temperatures, oping approaches to ameliorate current these temperatures in mind, tolerance especially in the western regions production issues. It is a prerequisite thresholds are reached regularly in the ofS the country. Climate change and/ for generating future mitigating strate- Northwest, Northern Cape and Free State or fluctuations have also been a reality gies (genetic, managerial, nutritional, during the summer months. for centuries and animal production has and pharmaceutical) to improve animal METABOLIC ADAPTATIONS TO to adapt to high temperatures from time well-being and performance. REDUCED PLANE OF NUTRITION to time. This adaptation is both annual- TEMPERATURES THAT CAUSE HEAT ly on a seasonal basis during summer A prerequisite for understanding meta- STRESS months or over a longer cyclic period of bolic adaptations that occur during HS climate change when exceptional high An ambient temperature of 30°C seems to is an appreciation for the physiological or extreme temperatures, usually as heat be the critical point at which Bos Taurus and metabolic adjustments that grow- waves, are experienced. In regard to heat and Bos Indicus begin to differ in ability ing animals initiate during malnutrition. waves (i.e. occurrences with maximum to maintain near normal rectal tempera- Collectively, changes in post-absorptive daily temperatures Tmxd> 30°C on 3 or tures and respiratory rates. The accepted nutrient partitioning occur to support a more consecutive days) and extreme heat comfort threshold for most cattle breeds dominant physiological state of skele- waves (occurrences with Tmxd≥ 35°C is 32°C. tal-muscle synthesis. One well-described on 3 or more consecutive days). The strategy is the glucose-sparing effect that In general, HS-induced production losses median number of heat waves per annum growing animals utilise when on a lowered for beef cattle are not as severe as those from the suggested five is projected to plane of nutrition or in a negative energy experienced by the dairy industry. It is not increase in the future. The recent summer balance. entirely clear why growing cattle tolerate of 2018/19 South Africa had to face such higher Temperature Humidity Index (THI) extreme high temperatures. 28
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27 | Heat stress decreases in growing animals, but the all animal mass and the fact that it is an direct effects of heat may markedly alter energetically expensive tissue to maintain, the hierarchy of tissue synthesis. The small changes in its fuel efficiency can Inadequate nutrient consumption during heat-stressed animal initiates a variety of have large impacts on feed conversion thermal-neutral conditions is associat- post-absorptive metabolic changes that and nutrient flow. The increase in skele- ed with a variety of metabolic changes are largely independent of reduced feed tal-muscle protein catabolism is peculiar implemented to support the synthesis of intake and whole-animal energy balance. given the role of insulin in stimulating pro- high-priority tissues like skeletal muscle. These changes in nutrient partitioning tein synthesis and preventing proteolysis. Marked alterations in both carbohydrate seemingly are adaptive mechanisms The breaking down of skeletal muscle and lipid metabolism ensure partitioning employed to prioritise the maintenance is likely a strategy to supply precursors of dietary- and tissue-derived nutrients of the correct body temperature. Thus, for gluconeogenesis and acute phase toward muscle, and altered concentra- the heat stress response markedly alters proteins rather than to supply oxidative tions of anabolic and catabolic signals post-absorptive carbohydrate, lipid and substrates. mediate many of these changes. One protein metabolism independently of CONCLUSIONS characteristic response is a reduction reduced feed intake. in circulating insulin coupled with a The primary difference between a ther- The most intriguing mechanism of the decrease in adipose insulin sensitivity, mal-neutral and a heat-stressed animal in heat-stressed animal is the apparent lack which allows for adipose lipolysis and a similar energetic state is the inability of of fat mobilisation from adipose tissue fatty acid mobilisation. the HS beast to employ glucose-sparing coupled with a reduced responsiveness mechanisms to prioritise meat synthesis. Post-absorptive carbohydrate metabo- to lipolytic stimuli for additional energy. From an animal agriculture standpoint, lism is also altered by reduced insulin Evidence from many species suggests these survival strategies reduce produc- action during feed restriction, resulting in that carbohydrate metabolism is altered tivity and seriously jeopardise farm eco- reduced glucose uptake by adipose tis- during HS, evident through changes nomics. sue. The reduced nutrient uptake coupled such as basal and stimulated circulating with the prolonged net release of fatty insulin levels. Liver and blood metabo- Defining the biology and mechanisms acids by adipose tissue is a key mecha- lism show clear differences in glucose of how HS threatens animal health and nism implemented by malnourished ani- production and use during heat stress. performance is critical in developing mals which prioritises protein synthesis. HS also affects post-absorptive protein approaches to ameliorate current produc- metabolism, as illustrated by changes in tion issues. It is also a prerequisite for POST-ABSORPTIVE CHANGES DURING the quantity of carcass lean tissue of rumi- HEAT STRESS generating future mitigating strategies to nants. Muscle protein synthesising are improve animal well-being, performance Reduced feed intake may appear to reduced by environmental HS. Owing to and agriculture economics.. explain a majority of the performance the contribution of skeletal muscle to over-
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The Mycotoxin Risk in Forage and Silage
RUMINANTS ARE UNIQUE ANIMALS. DUE TO A COMPLEX RUMEN SYSTEM, THESE ANIMALS ARE ABLE TO DERIVE ENERGY AND PROTEIN FROM FORAGE THAT MOST LIVESTOCK CANNOT EVEN DIGEST PROPERLY. FORAGE HAS THE ADVANTAGE OF BEING INEXPENSIVE RELATIVE TO OTHER FEED TYPES, BUT WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE MYCOTOXINS THAT THEY CAN CONTAIN.
By Dr. Timothy Jenkins e.g. deoxynivalenol (DON, a concern for the effect of TeA on ruminants, but it is a Development Scientist, BIOMIN gut health and disease susceptibility), protein synthesis inhibitor and is known to zearalenone (ZEN, a concern for 30 Not just in grains reproduction) and fumonisins (FUM, a further concern for gut health). Little ycotoxins are toxic secondary known Fusarium mycotoxins such as metabolites produced by fungi culmorin compounds and moniliformin and they have a huge impact on M can also be present. There is evidence the animal industry in respect of health that some of these other compounds costs and reduced performance. People exacerbate the effect of DON on animals. often associate mycotoxins with grains. This is true, but a comprehensive ration Forage can also contain mycotoxins contains some grain, roughage and often from other fungi growing in or on plants. Figure 1. Aspergillus fumigatus is corn silage as well. Mycotoxins that are Tenuazonic acid (TeA) produced by fungi one of the most common mycotoxin- in the grain will generally remain in the such as Alternaria and Phoma is often producing silage molds. It can silage. Mycotoxins can be produced in present. A common Phoma disease (black commonly produce gliotoxin and can other parts of the plant as well. These stem) on forage sorghum means that this infect the lungs or digestive system include some of the Fusarium fungi particularly has a frequency of high TeA of immunocompromised animals. It mycotoxins that are common in grain contamination. Not much is known about may contribute to heamorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS).
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29 | The Mycotoxin Risk have an effect on the digestive tract wall can cause disease within animals or In some cases, the main method of in poultry. humans and many of them (including A. management will be to deal effectively fumigatus) can produce mycotoxins. A. with DON and related compounds since Grasses fumigatus is one of the most common the effect of DON on the gut wall can be Specific endophytic fungi such as silage molds and can produce gliotoxin, to increase the uptake of other mycotoxins Neotyphodium species can grow on the an immunosuppressant, and toxic clavine and because some of the emerging shoots of some grasses, such as fescue compounds related to the ergot alkaloids. mycotoxins increase the effect of DON, grasses, and these can produce toxic Other common silage molds include DON is not able to effectively bound in ergot alkaloids that can cause tremors Penicillium roquefortii (that can produce the animal so management cannot be and vasoconstriction, contributing to roquefortine C, patulin and mycophenolic achieved with simple binder technology. heat stress, lameness, mastitis and acid), and Monascus ruber (that can reproductive issues. Some grass or cereal produce citrinin). Mycotoxin solutions crops also has the risk of ergot fungi The significance of these individual Mycotoxin management for ruminants Claviceps species that contain the toxic silage mold mycotoxins in ruminants needs to address a wide range of alkaloids. does require more research but there mycotoxins that are present in the grain and forage from the field as well Alfalfa is enough evidence that moldy silage is generally detrimental to cattle. In as mycotoxins produced in storage or Alfalfa is another common forage crop addition to avoiding the feeding of moldy ensiling. Mycofix® addresses these and this can also be contaminated with silage, it is important to reduce the risk concerns with a multiple strategy of deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone of silage molds by starting with the right adsorption (effective on aflatoxins, ergot and quite commonly can include some moisture content of forage (not too dry), alkaloids and some of the silage mold aflatoxin as well which is the highest compacting the silage adequately and mycotoxins), biotransformation (the profile mycotoxin issue for dairy cows due covering it air tight as soon as possible. unique proven ability to deal with some to the milk carry-over of aflatoxin B1. Pay An effective silage inoculant (Biostabil ®) of the most common mycotoxins) and attention to the storage of forages such as is also important for improving the stability bioprotection to safeguard the vulnerable alfalfa and other hays or straw to reduce of silage both during ensiling and in the cells of the gut wall, liver and immune the risk of Aspergillus flavus and relatives feeding out phase. system. that produce aflatoxins. Effects in animals For more information, contact Albert van Silage Rensburg and his team at Biomin South Many of the additional mycotoxins present Africa at 018 468 1455, 018 468 1456 or Silage introduces a further dimension in forages have a toxic effect on protein 083 409 5315, send an email to albert. of mycotoxin risk since some additional synthesis. This means that, as is the [email protected] or visit the fungi can grow in the silage material. case in respect of many of the common website www.biomin.net . References are It’s important to avoid the feeding of mycotoxins, their effects are often seen available on request. Follow us on FB: noticeably moldy areas of silage since on the fast growing cells in the body Biomin South Africa. many of the molds (such as Mucor that require rapid protein synthesis, thus hiemalis or Aspergillus fumigatus) the gut wall, liver and immune cells.
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Marscha and her husband Edzard Biermann. Edzard Biermann Not your average beer man
You may think that Senwes producer Edzard Biermann is just an ordinary neighbour, but you would be wrong. You may think that, as producer of barley, he may be a bit of a beer man, but who knows?
planted a mere 10 hectares, but he has By Aubrey Kruger FROM ELECTRICITY TO ESTABLISHED Senwes Scenario Editor expanded significantly since then. He FARMER IN 13 YEARS remembers those days very well. "I only dzard Biermann, with German This farmer bid electrical engineering had a Volkswagen Jetta, which I used for blood and a Scandinavian farewell in 2006, after 13 years, and my farming.” started farming. However, he had nothing name, is a South African farmer VLAKSPRUIT MOULDED HIM to the quick. The name Edzard and had to find land. “Let me tell you meansE someone with a strong framework something, land is not easy to obtain if Turning off to the farm Vlakspruit, it imme- or someone who is well-rounded. And it is you do not inherit land,” said this farmer. diately becomes evident that Edzard and definitely the case. Most other farmers are third or fourth his wife Marscha farm with sugar beans generation farmers. In his first season he and soybeans, amongst others. The farm
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There are about 600 Beefmaster Bonsmaras on the farm.
"Farming in my blood, I just didn't have the chance before. So many Senwes Grainlink regional grain people today are just looking for a chance to farm and learn farming marketing consultant Neil Kemp and producer Edzard Biermann. practices." house is situated between Standerton expand, he will have to buy more land. his fields. and Volksrust, approximately 30km from His aim is to expand his herd to 1 000. He bought his farm from another producer Standerton and 55km from Volksrust. His advice to farmers in the area is to and was really nervous when he wrote the He said that in the beginning he used to bear in mind that for every 1 000 hect- cheque for the farm. However, he is glad do everything alone - ploughing, planting, ares of land, you have to plant 600 hect- that he took the chance. “It was a huge servicing tractors, etcetera. He jokingly ares and use 40% for grazing in order gamble to start farming.” referred to his overdraft - “FNB took a to establish successful mixed farming CHALLENGES chance on me.” He had nothing - no trac- operations. The fields pay your premium. tors, planters, no land and cattle. He had “People say land is cheap at present. But He has 11 settlements on his farms, which a farming background, however, as his where is that cheap land? Please show would be a challenge for most producers. father Johann farmed in Groblersdal with me." Another option for him is to expand “I take ownership of my farm.” He admits tobacco, seed maize and peas. his farming operations towards Vrede, that it can be problematic as far as veld Memel and Ermelo. fires, theft, etcetera are concerned, but he He describes himself as follows: “Farming has day and night security plans in place. is in my blood - I just did not have the SUCCESS, COURAGE AND DETERMI- Theft rears its ugly head on a regular opportunity to farm earlier. So many peo- NATION basis, but he tries to address the problem ple just need a chance to farm and to His success can partially be ascribed to by means of electric fences, cameras and learn about farming.” This is why he helps the fact that he applies he basic princi- fire hydrants. his staff to develop. This farmer reached a ples of farming - it is the crux. He believes point where he plants 1 300 hectares and in lime and increased the pH-levels of his He decided to move his business to plants yellow maize (50%) and soybeans soil from 4.3 to 5.4. Different to other pro- Senwes during the season, to benefit and sugar beans (25% each). He also has ducers, he also applies lime to the land from the transport differential - the bank merinos and a herd of 600 Beefmaster rented by him and he harvests up to 10 to balance and service will make the dif- Bonsmaras, which means that, in order to 11 tons of maize per hectare on some of ference. He acted on the words of Neil 34
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Sugar beans are one of the crops cultivated by Edzard Biermann
13 | Produsent Edzard Biermann working with her. “The harder you work, - it is information about his own farm. He the more prosperous you will be.” His has been working on his own 4440 John Kemp, Senwes regional grain marketing other advice is that, in order for God to Deere tractors for many years and his advisor: “Try us.” The erection of stores bless you, you have to allow Him to bless brother Frederich also helps him with the and dams over the next few seasons and you. maintenance. the delivery of grain to Senwes are part of his future plans. Pioneer has been doing regular trials on His final piece of advice is to make the his farm for the past six years, which are best with what you have. He certainly FAMILY AND FARMING important to him since it provides real- does it. He farms with his wife, Marscha, and two time data and information regarding his All the best with your farming operations children, Bregithé (8) and Adolf (4), and is farm. Knowledge is power.” It is not infor- Biermann! proud of the fact that Marscha is involved mation relating to any other farm which is in all aspects of farming. Edzard enjoys normally made available on farmer days
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1939 - 2018 1991 - 1995 2003 - 2005 BETWEEN 1939 AND 2018 THE EXTENT Farmers apply for section 21 (settlements) he Credit Act is implemented in 2005, as OF CREDIT FOR SUMMER CROPS WAS at the former LKG-board. well as FICA legislation in 2003. AS FOLLOWS: 1939: Summer crops £ 400 000 1955: Summer crops £ 10 000 000 2018: R1.8 billion 1995 -1997 2006 Maize Board is dissolved and the free The relationship model is rolled out. Key market system comes into being. account managers are appointed to ser- 1944 vice clients on an individual level. The Maize Board implemented a single Senwes Asset Finance, a joint venture channel marketing system. 1995 - 2010 with Wesbank, is established. Role players such as Verus farms, Farmsecure, Free State Maize, etcetera, The geographic area of Senwes Credit is access the extension of production credit 1950 expanded into Hertzogville and market. These role players have already Sentraboer is established to insure the left the agricultural market. crops and assets of farmers. 2007-2008 1969 1997 Term loans become part of the value Sentraboer provides a comprehensive Senwes becomes a company and mem- proposition of Senwes Credit. crop insurance service to farmers. bers' funds are converted to shares. 1984 - 1989 2016 - 2017 A change of focus takes place to the pro- The government subsidises interest rates. 2001 - 2002 Senwes' credit policy is revised and vision of an integrated financing solution rewritten. for clients. 1991 Government withdraws from the state 2000 - 2003 2018 guarantee scheme and farmers are com- Cleaning-up of credit policy is done. Senwes Credit expands into the Eastern pensated at R375 per hectare. No further Cape. government assistance is rendered.
Source: Time cultivates winners. Senwes - A century of agriculture by Elize S van Eeden
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Standerton sets the standard Senwes Grainlink now in cosmos world as well
There are leaders and followers in life, and then there are people who set the standards. Standerton definitely falls in the latter category and is also a leader in many respects. Approximately a year ago, Senwes moved into Mpumalanga, specifically Standerton, where the team is already making a difference. Senwes Scenario focuses on this Mpumalanga city and on one of our producers in the area, Edzard Biermann.
By Aubrey Kruger PROGRESS such as Quinton Swartz and Howard Senwes Scenario Editor From not a single client a year ago, they Mnisi also drank Standerton water. We have now met almost 70% of the clients stay with rugby with international referee he city of Standerton is 142 in the area personally, updated their Mark Lawrence, who was the referee at years old, since it was founded information and revisited them - a number the 2003 and 2007 world cup tournaments on the farm Grootverlangen. of them have already become Senwes and who also hails from Standerton. For historians - it was named clients. However, there are also other peo- While Standerton inhabitants can clear- afterT Commander Adriaan H. Stander, ple whom you already know. ly stand their ground, they can also shake who was the original owner of the farm. their booties - Afrikaans singer Pieter WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE FROM THE Standerskop, a hill close to town, which is Koen, who is well-known for his song AREA approximately 1 640 m above sea-level, “Skud jou Biscuit” and many other hits, Many South Africans remembers our was also named after him. During the first is also from Standerton. Judging by the re-entrance to international rugby and war of independence the South African sol- advertisements in the city, there are many our first world cup rugby match was diers fought the British in this area. other Pieters in town addition to Hendriks against Australia, when Pieter Hendriks and Koen. SENWES GRAINLINK ran circles around the famous David Many of us know the morning pro- The Senwes Grainlink branch has been Campese to score his impressive try, gramme Morning Live - the owner Sakina operating in Standerton since 2018. Neil which confirmed our claim to the title. Kamwendo, also hails from Standerton. is the regional grain marketer here, and He is a stalwart Standerton inhabitant. Joelien handles producer grain marketing Another Springbok, Jaco Kriel, also went OLD BUILDINGS AND INTERESTING and control. to school in Standerton and rugby stars LANDMARKS
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The Tradevantage / Meadows contract is also serviced in the area by Senwes Grainlink's Neil Kemp.
The Magistrate's Office is half hidden between the Locals know the famous Kruger Bridge dating back to 1901. trees in the city and was restored in 1997.
The Meadows plant is on a hill and know that these words were initially pro- sugar beans. Strange enough, one does towers over the area. Senwes was award- posed for the Great American Seal before not find a lot of sunflower in this area - a ed the Meadows grain contract, which is it was decided to use “In God We Trust, mere 1% of producers plant sunflower serviced by Neil and Jolien. Ons vertoue is in God". due to the problem with pigeons in the Standerton has a number of small The Grootdraai Dam outside the city area. The last sunflowers you see are in churches and buildings to be discov- was built 37 years ago and completed in the Balfour and Greylingstad area. White ered. If you can believe the locals, there 1982. Its dam wall is 2 180 m long and 42 maize is also not popular - a mere 5% of are as many as 28 small congregations m high and it can hold a massive 364 mil- the producers plant white maize. in a very small area of town. We photo- lion m3 of water. It covers a total area of Apart from visiting producers and graphed a few, which will feature in this approximately 5 500 ha when it is full. servicing the Meadows contract for article. Another beautiful building is the We move down the Vaal River towards Tradevantage, Neil visits clients as far as magistrate's office, which was restored the city and have to cross the old Kruger Volksrust and the surrounding area. For in 1997 - staff often take people on a steel bridge, which dates from 1891. those who don't know, it is the border tour through the building. The Kliphuis The bridge is half hidden below the new where KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Guesthouse is one of the oldest structures bridge. In the concentration camp cem- the Free State meet. It is interesting that and is situated in Caledon Street. It is etery we find graves of 857 people who producers had two crop failures over wonderful to experience this old building died from 1900 to 1903.. the past 13 years due to excessive rain, which, for more than a century, used to be which resulted in plants rotting. This is not MORE ABOUT THE AREA the maternity home and refuge for young something we know in the Northwest, Free Neil tells us that a large number of ladies during the Anglo-Boer War. State and Northern Cape. farmers in the area are around 40 years of Talking about faith - the slogan of In addition to agriculture and build- age and that they focus mostly on yellow this area is Deo Favente - a Latin slogan maize and soybeans. Some also plant which means The grace of God. Did you 40
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The Standard Concentration Camp.
De Drie Jarigen Oorlog (1899-1902) is remembered.
The Senwes Grainlink offices in Standerton
37 | Standerton burned down at the end of 2018. There Cosmos in the area creates a beautiful ings, sport is another important activity are also other clubs such as cricket, and colourful frame for the fields in this in Standerton. Golf is one of the oldest tennis, boating, bass, model aeroplanes area - truly a beautiful sight. types of sport, which is also the case in and a marathon club for the runners, All the best with your grain operations, Standerton. The Standerton Country Club which presents the well-known Goldi 4-in- Senwes Grainlink. Get those tons in, was founded in 1904 and has approx- 1 Marathon in March. Parkrun SA also Standerton! imately 150 members. Unfortunately, it opened a branch in this area a year ago.
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44 | 13 Years Boys from Tlhabologo Primary School after a match. mentioned that he is grateful for the opportunity presented to him by Senwes and North West Cricket.
Ten farm schools from the Free State and North West took part in this year’s tournament and at the official welcoming, Johan Grobler (Senwes Head of Group Corporate Marketing and Communication) encouraged the boys to “focus, concentrate and enjoy the game!” Johan added that they should learn as much as they can so they can take it back to their communities.
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A long-term partnership that never stops growing
When a partnership stands the test of time, it becomes more than just about providing a product or service.
It’s about offering our expert advice and insights that provide a deeper understanding of the sectors in which we serve and offering tailor-made solutions to suit our client’s individual needs.
Dipsie is the showpiece of this stud Technology changes, so do we. Climates change, we adapt.
With the constant changes in the agricultural sector, we’d like breeder to congratulate Senwes on reaching their 110th anniversary, and we’ll continue assisting them on their journey as they grow Photos of Dipsie were provided by several photographers. Thanks to Wayne Southwood, Simmertaler SA, Hinterland @ Alfa and Aubrey to their full potential. Kruger for the photos. Corporate and Investment Banking The world of stud breeding and the breeding of champions have various facets. Every farmer and breeder know this very well and each one decides on which aspects to focus. absa.co.za/cib For Chris and his son Pieter Oelofse, the owners of Dipsie, the Cow Champion at the 2018 Hinterland Interbreed Championships @ Alfa, she is the showpiece of this stud.
Deur Aubrey Kruger gratitude came over me." the longevity of the breed which Dipsie Senwes Scenario Editor According to them Dipsie (PJO1265) is part of. Both Dipsie's grandmothers is the winner of all the breeds which are still alive, namely Erna (PJO03208) he Lichtenburgers say that competed, because in a way she and Difra (PJO0468), who are 16 and 15 Dipsie's story is the result of competed against all the herds and all years old respectively, as indicated by 40 years of hard work. Chris' the breeds at farm level in South Africa. their numbers. They also sell the cattle for father, Piet, started the story of Every year's winner is the result of the commercial purposes, "... the longer an theT Taaibosspruit farmers in 1980, when previous years' winners. In a sense she is animal lives, the better for their clients. It they first focused on a breed between a champion of champions. is a very good selling point", Pieter said. Simmentalers and Afrikaners at Coligny, Pieter deals with the marketing of the whereafter they started concentrating on A number of objectives joined into one business and his mother Marietjie deals Simmentalers only. You may thing they are boasting, but with the administrative side. they are of the opinion that the winning Paddy is one of Dipsie's little bullocks And the winner is … prize of such a cow is not only for her, but who could take over as winner. As they When Pieter received the trophy rather "how she will breed in future - the say, the mother of every bull is a cow, at the 2018 Hinterland Interbreed focus is therefore on future generations.” but in his case Dipsie is a champion cow. Championships @ Alfa for the Cow When it comes to breeding, a number Dipsie is the offspring of a bull called Champion in Parys, it was unreal at of objectives have to be taken into Pretoria! In this way they manage to find first. "Then a feeling of such pride and account. One objective is to improve 52 66324/MH Authorised Financial Services Provider Registered Credit Provider Reg No NCRCP7
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50 | Dipsie a balance between top genetic progress, additional costs. Remember, the licks, prices, do not buy from top breeders, longevity, etcetera. innoculations and labour are the same. avoid hasty buying transactions, visit The show costs are also not very high and various herds and buy structurally correct Dipsie they regard it as a premium which they animals. Visit shows and enter to see if Dipsie is “really special. “My father pay, since the top commercial prices are you are on the right track, and remember: earmarked her as champion when she the lowest limit. There is no way in which “Instant gratification in the market is not was born”, Pieter said. In addition to commercial animals sell for R40 000 to sustainable.” A last bit of advice is to the Hinterland win, Dipsie has been the R80 000 and even more. listen to the market and to keep your eyes winner at other shows as well, namely They have had a number of offers for and ears open for changes which have at Lichtenburg, Bloemfontein, Royal and Dipsie, but she is not for sale. Her value taken place, and: “A good animal can STERK Nampo. What makes her so special? has increased due to the shows - “Who also be a beautiful animal.” IN Well, she is of medium frame, has a good would have known about her if it wasn't G DIG S udder and milk characteristics, depth and for the shows?”, Chris asked. In the The Oelofses don't deserve all the E IN T width capacity and structural perfection. A process the value of her mother Dittie praise - but also every person, every B E E LB®-S R true winner! also increased. Having said this, excuse farmer, member of staff and advisor who EKA AAD U D ‘N K the pun, competitions are not the alpha had a share in her. With the passion of O V J O E O Hinterland Interbreed Championships and omega for them - it isn't an exact Peter and a bit of luck, they are hoping E R G S @ Alfa science.. to win many trophies in future. Keep on P R Hinterland offers a wonderful platform breeding, Oelofse family! O or showcase with their championships. Advice to newbies N G
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Yesterday's special moment
Winter is slowly approaching - and so is the hunting season. We were excited last year, before the hunting season, and this year we again cannot wait for the first cold. We want to go to the veld again! The hunt this year may be on the same farm as last year, or maybe somewhere else. But when winter comes, we want to be in the veld.
By Jan-Lodewyk Serfontein enced. It makes them excited. They also When I think back to my classroom of Hunting Expert want to experience that special moment 1992, I realise that I experienced some of which they have been told of. the most unforgettable moments in my life. Moments which take me back to the veld he excitement of new hunters is In 1992 I went to experience the unknown year after year, searching for new and due to the sense of the unknown. for the first time. Between Hotazel and better moments. Not knowing what happens on McCarthy' s Rest in the Northern Cape I the hunt. Things they have not experienced a real hunt for the first time. We have experienced many memorable experiencedT as yet. Spending time in the As young scholar, the weekend was a moments in the veld, which we would like veld and doing things which they have classroom beyond compare. The time in to experience again. Certain experiences only heard of, but have never experi- the veld was my first experience of many. and moments stay with us for ever. Like
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the smell of a camp fire, with the coffee also have other experiences which we I pull the trigger, is unforgettable. The pot on the coals on one side. The smell of keep in our hearts and which we tell other responsibility given to us to use only what damp soil after the previous night's rain. non-hunters about. The night sounds of we need, is an unbelievable gift and The fresh smell of bread on a stick and the veld are one of the experiences which experience. syrup next to the camp fire. we take with us. Friendships in the camp, My visits in the veld and everything I want fresh liver on the coals and many other Smells bring back good memories and to do in the veld, are planned in the finest experiences which we treasure and which certain images are remembered for ever. detail. I know where I will hunt this year. we cannot convey to any other person. A Huge baobab tree in the bushveld is I am on my way to the Northern Cape, They have to experience it first-hand characteristic of the area. Where else will again. I have made my calibre choice. before they will understand. you find a more beautiful thorn tree than I am practicing to make sure that I can the camel-thorn in the Kalahari? Sunrise is The moment which makes me return to place the right shot in the right place. nowhere more beautiful than being viewed the veld year after year is the moment Let's approach this season with the knowl- from your sleeping bag in the veld. Where which God grants a hunter. The moment edge that we will be gathering special will you find a more beautiful moonless when the buck is in my visor and I know moments and stories again. Enjoy every night when the starts are extra bright? that I have the power to take its life in a moment in the veld! responsible manner. The moment when In addition to the smells and images, we
SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 55 DIGITAL
It's time for some digital housekeeping
South Africa is the second most targeted country in the world when it comes to "cyber attacks and has the third highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide." Most of us have numerous online accounts and use the same password for every one of them because, let’s admit it, nobody can remember hundreds of different passwords. But, who uses the same key to open all the doors at your house? So why are you doing this online?
By Johan Le Grange passwords. A strong password consists free-trial period? If you aren’t using those Senwes Digital Content Specialist of upper and lower case letters, symbols profiles or accounts anymore, go back to and special characters and is usually those websites and delete your profile. It's ackers love it when you between six and ten characters. For often through such forgotten accounts that use the same password for example: @6>h*TGYtj. you are left exposed to cyber criminals. multiple accounts because this allows them to try and Start using a password manager Set-up two-factor or multi-factor logH in to numerous of your other online With unique passwords for all your online authentication profiles, sometimes with a great deal of accounts that all adhere to the above These added authentication methods success. South Africa is the second most mentioned standards, it’s impossible serve as additional security layers for you targeted country in the world when it to remember them all. Therefore, use and your business and ensure that you comes to cyber attacks and has the third a password manager or secure an are the only person who can access your highest number of cybercrime victims online place to save them. The benefit account. Log-ins can be compromised worldwide. A silver and bronze spot no of implementing this solution, is that within minutes, leaving your private data, one wants to have. you don't have to remember any of your such as your personal and financial So, what should you do to clean up this passwords, the software does it for you. details, exposed. digital house of yours? You only have to remember the one to log in to your password manager. References: Make sure you use strong passwords South African Banking Risk Information People think no one would guess their Clean up after yourself Centre (SABRIC) passwords. Don’t use patterns on your How many times have you created an PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud keyboard, family or pet names, hobbies account online to try out a service or Survey for 2018 or any natural, somewhat predictable just to get the feel of the program for the
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More Senwes Spinners Photos - 13 Years of the "Gentleman's Game"
Man of the match recipients of Saturday and Sunday games. A team talk is always necessary.
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VEELS GELUK AAN SENWES MET JUL 110-JARIGE FEESVIERINGE Mag julle in die toekoms verder van krag tot krag gaan. Ons is trots daarop om meer as 50 jaar al met SENWES verbind te kon wees.
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55730_Corp_AD_senwes_half_pg_ad_125x190mm.indd 1 4 MARCH 2019 2019/03/11 14:23 SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 57 HUMAN RESOURCES Cultivate potential…. harvest excellence!
"Just imagine.... having a team on your farm, all who are fully involved in, and enthusiastic about his or her work; caring about the future of the farm and willing to invest the discretionary effort exceeding the call of duty to see that the farming operation succeeds.”
By Emmie Pietersen ignored, worker dissatisfaction may on leadership is critical to employee Director: Peritum Agri Institute impede productivity. engagement. So here are a few The connection between employee considerations on how to ensure that he above is Seitjs' definition productivity and farm profitability is direct all team members are fully involved in, of employee engagement. and obvious. and enthusiastic about their work; caring Engagement is different Whether you are the farmer that is about the future of the farm and willing to from happiness. Someone always looking to improve production invest the discretionary effort exceeding mayT be happy at work, but it does not to ensure the long-term viability of the duty's call to see that the farming necessarily mean he/she is working business or the farmer that operates a operation succeeds: hard, productively, on behalf of the deteriorated farm, showing little interest in • Encourage employees to speak up farming enterprise. According to Gallup, increasing yield or in recycling profits into international authority on employee the operation… know that your approach • Be a mentor to your workers engagement, the bulk of employees and attitude to farm productivity will rub • Only, but consistently, reward when worldwide - 63% - are "not engaged," off and strongly influence worker output. deserved meaning they lack motivation and are Performance is often enhanced when less likely to invest discretionary effort employees believe they are contributing • Encourage an ‘us’ approach to in organisational goals or outcomes. to a valuable product and are part of an everything you do Only 10% of employees in South Africa effective, ambitious team. are fully engaged. A staggering 57% • Actively promote healthy living What the Farmer What the Team needs are not engaged and 33% are actively Expects • Hire for attitude and teach them the job disengaged. Consistently produce Respect for their To effectively manage an optimal labour • • • Create opportunity to have fun together high quality work on feelings and force, a farmer must strive for optimal a timely basis; opinions; • Ask employees about their dreams for engagement. This can only be achieved • take their • recognition for work responsibilities well done; the farm through being concerned both about seriously • fair conditions of productivity and about people. How • show concern for employment; • Be very clear about expectations employees’ needs are met has a direct the welfare of the • consistent and farming operation, its courteous behaviour • Develop goals and targets together as bearing on their performance. Focusing animals and fellow by management; a team on productivity alone may lead to a employees; and • a work environment • represent the where they can reduction in worker output. A concern farming enterprise develop their • Allocate time for personal/team for worker needs means attending to well within the potential over time development in a month their well-being, as both individuals and community (in terms of skills and earnings). • Celebrate successes with your team in employees. Courteous and consistent big and small ways. treatment, job security, fair pay and Building a lean, but mean team is in your safe working conditions are important hands. to employees. When those needs are Competent, passionate and hands-
58 SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 NEWS Tours reshape perspectives on the Agri-Industry
By Senwes Scenario Team is the sole supplier of carrots to all Woolworths branches in South Africa. This High School visits the largest silo in showed them that the agricultural sector the Southern Hemisphere is much more than just farming, it is also The agricultural sector has, in the past, about growing the economy, feeding the been shunned and categorized as one of world and preserving the soil in which our the least important careers to pursue. But food grows. that’s about to change! The Curro Klerksdorp High School Even the perspectives of businessmen The Curro Klerksdorp High School grade 10 and 11 consumer studies are changed grade 10 and 11 consumer studies group took a tour to the Senwes The Wesselsbron silo and the Hinterland group recently took a tour to the Senwes Grainlink Wesselsbron Silo. branch in town played host for a Grainlink Wesselsbron Silo, which is “the delegation from Nedbank. Senior silo largest silo in the Southern Hemisphere”. manager Lodrick Barnard took the Project manager at the silo, Lodrick delegation on an interesting tour through Barnard, started with an astonishing fact: the silo complex and was assisted by “This silo can take up to 280 000 tons of silo manager Johan Rheeder. One visitor, grain”. He shared with them the ins and Salim Kadoo, was amazed at what outs, from the cleaning to the loading of happens behind the scenes as far as grain, of which “up to 7 000 tons are taken grain handling is concerned. “It was my in daily. The grading process, insects that first visit to a silo. From the outside you affect the grain and pesticides to destroy only see bins and city dwellers like me them. know nothing about the infrastructure The group also visited the Greenpak inside the bins.” Barnard mentioned that processing facility where carrots are visitors, and particularly people from cleaned, graded and packaged before abroad, are usually very impressed with Here is the delegation during their visit being supplied to Woolworths Food the silo complex. Rheeder confirmed that to the silo complex: Lodrick Barnard branches. This facility, situated about the aim of visits such as this one is to (Senior Silo Manager at Senwes 30 kilometres from the Greenpak farm in convey interesting information to visitors Grainlink silo in Wesselsbron), Wikus Bothaville, is owned by Senwes director Grobler (Senwes: Group Manager - and to show them how things work - Nico Liebenberg, and all 600 hectares Finance and Treasury), Corné Kruger information such as the fact that the first of land are utilised to cultivate carrots, (Senwes: Group Chief Financial part of the Wesselsbron silo was opened butternuts and pumpkins. Consumer Officer), John Hudson (Nedbank: 53 years ago, in 1966. Hinterland branch National Head - Agriculture), Salim studies HOD at the school, Karen Kade manager Johnny Bezuidenhout informed Kadoo (Nedbank: Provincial General said, “It is important to encourage young the group about the branch and agri- Manager), Tabitha Strydom (Senwes: learners to be interested in farming business in town. This tour formed part of Group Treasury) and Herman de Kock because it is middle point of where we get (Nedbank: Executive Manager - Sales visits by businessmen, schools and other our sustenance from”. Factory manager, and Distribution). organisations. Elize du Preez, pointed out that Greenpak
SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 59 NEWS Senwes ondersteun plaaslike besigheid
Following the need for a good variety of coffee deliveries expressed by Senwes head office staff, the company surprised its employees on Monday, February 11, 2019, by allowing local Klerksdorp Brüder Coffee Roastery to set up a coffee station in the reception area.
By Marlon Abrahams station, along with their trusted fellow barista Tsela Ramofolo, or Senwes Scenario Editor-in-Chief Folo as they call him.
The Schoonwinkels are Klersksdorp residents and the Brüder enwes Property Manager, Johan le Roux, says he brand is their own. “We have been in business for the past year was impressed with Brüder. "We have invited several and the Senwes coffee station is our first real coffee station. Ssuppliers for submissions, but in the end it was Brüder's So far, we have roasted our own coffee and provided local passion that convinced us to show them their steel for a four- businesses, ”Pieter says. week trial period.” The good news is that the four-week trial period has been The owners, Pieter and Maryke Schoonwinkel, run the coffee successful and that Brüder Coffee Roastery's station will be
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The Brüder team: Pieter, Folo en Maryke.
available for head office staff and guests for at least the next 12 months.
Senwes staff and visitors can be sure that the best coffee blends and barista art will be at their disposal. “Maryke and I will continually try to expand and improve our skills by participating in the South African National Barista Championships later this year. Brüder gets his coffee beans from a Johannesburg supplier importing from Colombia, Kenya and Tanzania. However, the secret to getting the best flavour, aroma and taste lies in the roasting process, ”Pieter says. Read more about the Brüder Coffee Roastery and the story behind it at www.brudercoffee.co.za. Senwes is proud to support this local business.
* For more on the local coffee industry, read the Senwes Scenario article online at this QR code.
SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 61 IN THE KITCHEN Coconut Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe by: www.realfoodliz.com With Senwes celebrating 110 years in 2019 what better recipe is there than a cake recipe, and with the focus on Brüder Coffee Roastery with Senwes supporting local businesses on page 60 we’ve combined the two to bring you the Coconut Chocolate Coffee Cake recipe. Enjoy!
Preparation time: 20 minutes • 1 tsp vanilla extract almond flour, coconut flour, baking Baking time: 35 minutes • ½ cup almond flour soda and salt. Stir. Serves 4-6 • ½ cup + 1 tbs coconut flour 4. Add the liquid, a little at a time, to • ½ tsp baking soda the dry ingredients, mashing and Ingredients • Pinch of salt stirring the mixture until smooth. • Two medium-sized glass bowls for • 1 cup dark chocolate chips Then, add half the chocolate chips mixing & one square glass baking dish • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes to the mixture and stir them in. (8"x8") 5. Pour the mixture into the greased • Coconut oil for greasing baking dish Method baking dish, smoothing it out with a • 4 eggs 1. Preheat the oven to 180° C. spatula. • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk 2. Combine the first 6 ingredients (eggs, 6. Top with coconut flakes, then • ¼ cup coconut butter coconut milk, coconut butter, coffee, chocolate chips. • ½ cup brewed coffee or espresso, as maple syrup and vanilla) in a bowl. 7. Bake for 35 minutes, then allow it to strong as you like Mix together. cool. • ¼ cup grade B maple syrup 3. In a separate bowl, combine the
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El Niño years What happened in the past?
This article is the third in a series where we look at the background and development of ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) events. The previous edition looked at the specific classification of ENSO in the form of a weak El Niño event.
By Frans Dreyer Manager: Senwes Grain Brokerage
ne of the findings in the pre- vious article was that history indicates that rainfall during Oweak El Niño years may even be above average during the planting period from September to December, but it may change to below average cumulative rainfall from January to March during the tra- ditional mid-summer drought period. Rainfall until the end of February once again con- firmed the unique nature of every production season. Figure 1 effectively reflects the opposite trend in respect of rainfall until the end of February 2019, with below average Figure 1: Rainfall comparison. rain which realised during the pre-season Source: Thys Grobbelaar period. This realisation could, however, mean that the intensity of the existing weak above a certain degree Celsius band. Sea in 0.5° Celsius intervals and a strong El Niño El Niño even may be stronger than initially surface temperatures are expressed as a is indicated when sea surface temperatures expected. It would therefore be sensible to norm by means of monthly Oceanic Nino are 1.5° Celsius warmer than normal. This specifically look at the historic impact of a Index (ONI) values. Every monthly ONI- classification makes it possible to categorise stronger El Niño season on rainfall and the value is the 3-month average of the sea previous seasons according to the type concomitant yield. surface temperature in the Niño 3.4 area. of season experienced, as summarised in A strong to very strong El Niño event is This classification was sub-divided over time Table 1. identified when sea surface temperatures to indicate the expected intensity of an El Looking at El Niño and La-Niña events are warmer than normal, but specifically Niño or La-Niña event. The division is made over the long term, the actual impact
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Table 1: El Niño a La Niña year classification the impact of a strong to very strong El El Niño La Niña Niño definitely has a larger impact on the Weak Moderate Strong Very Strong Weak Moderate Strong yield potential of the central and western (0.5 to 1°C) (1 to 1.5°C) (1.5 to 2°C) (>2°C) (-0.5 to -1°C) (-1 to -1.5°C) (<-1.5°C) production areas. It is also evident that 1952-1953 1951-1952 1957-1958 1982-1983 1954-1955 1955-1956 1973-1974 the negative impact on yield in the west 1953-1954 1963-1964 1965-1966 1997-1998 1964-1965 1970-1971 1975-1976 increased over time. 1958-1959 1968-1969 1972-1973 2015-2016 1971-1972 1995-1996 1988-1989 The below average yield variance for 1969-1970 1986-1987 1987-1988 1974-1975 2011-2012 1998-1999 the western production area during strong 1976-1977 1994-1995 1991-1992 1983-1984 1999-2000 El Niño years can, to a large extent, be 1977-1978 2002-2003 1984-1985 2007-2008 linked to the below average rainfall which 1979-1980 2009-2010 2000-2001 2010-2011 realise during these seasons. Figure 2 2004-2005 2005-2006 makes the comparison and the excep- 2014-2015 2008-2009 ` 2016-2017 tions are clearly evident in the form of the 2017-2018 1957/58 and 1987/88 production years wherein rainfall was generally below Source: GG Weather average. It must, however, be highlighted that it is important to take available soil moisture into account when entering an El Niño season. Should above average rainfall have been received the previous season, the impact of below average rain- fall on yield during an El Niño season may probably be less significant. To summarise: the 2018/19 pre-sea- son cumulative rainfall was lower than average, which differs from the historic realisation during weak El Niño sea- sons. However, rainfall increased during February 2019, but there is a risk that the season could still realise below average rainfall during the mid-summer period. This article highlights the impact of a strong to very strong El Niño season on Figure 2: Cumulative rainfall for the different strong El Niño years since 1950 for the rainfall and production. The information western production area. Source: Thys Grobbelaar contained herein is based on actual his- toric realisation of weather phenomena and tested models over time. It is evident that the probability of below average rainfall and yield during these seasons thereof on yield expectation becomes evi- yields was not an El Niño season, was is much higher than the norm. It also dent. The variance from the 5-year rolling the 1983/84 production season, when the became clear after the more recent El average yield was contained in tropical storm Domoina caused floods in Niño events that the negative impact on Figure 2 of the previous article in the the eastern production area and withdrew yield is bigger for the western production series. Visually it becomes clear that not moisture from the central and western area. However, seasons remain unique all El Niño years can necessarily be linked production areas. The eastern production and the development of the current sea- to below average yields, but that the years area crops effectively drowned while the son is no exception. Every producer will which reflected the most significant below west experienced a severe drought in a therefore have to determine his own risk average yield variance, were the strong to year which had been classified as a weak and make sure that available soil moisture very strong El-Niño years. The only excep- La Niña year. Although there is no signif- is adequate before planting decisions are tion where the reason for below average icant tropical cyclone activity this year, made.
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Thobo Trust launches school vegetable garden project at Itokisetseng
Thobo Trust, the Senwes Group’s BBBEE and socio-economic partner, began work on a school gardening project on 23 October 2018.
By Kefiloe Manthata Omnia, Senwes Grainlink, Senwes Senwes Journalist Equipment and Itokisetseng Combined School, nearly 1,4 hectares of vegetables ow, five months later, the were planted on the school grounds in launch of the project was Losdoorns, in the Free State. held on 14 March 2019 During the first phase of planting, at Itokisetseng Combined which was essentially a test phase, only School,N a stone’s throw away from the cabbage was planted to assess the Senwes Losdoorns Silo. Senwes board fertility of the soil. Once donations were member Thabo van Zyl and his wife sourced for the provision of shade netting Ninette were instrumental in getting the to protect the garden from the harsh project off the ground, offering help in Free State sun, planting was completed. terms of labour and advice to ensure that The good news is that the first phase Itokisetseng learners having a blast at planting and the eventual harvest would has been a resounding success and the the launch of the gardening project go off without a hitch. Through a strong vegetables are thriving. partnership between Senwes, Syngenta,
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The project has not been without its The men who worked on getting the garden off the ground, seen here with a member challenges. According to Senwes Legal of the school governing body. Liaison Officer Mandla Zwane, who is the co-ordinator of the project, the extremely hot temperatures and arid conditions meant that boreholes had to be sunk to ensure that there would be adequate water supply for the cabbage. Members of the school governing body have become an integral part of the process with everyone involved taking up tools and helping where they can. The children of Itokisetseng will be the ultimate beneficiaries of the project, but the long- term plan is to eventually produce enough vegetables to sell to local markets and raise funds for the school as well as to make use of some of the produce to supplement the school’s feeding scheme. Thobo Trust hopes to also expand the school’s early childhood development centre in 2019. The trust’s long-term strategy is to duplicate this model at other Learners listen attentively as Senwes board member Thabo van Zyl addresses the attendees. schools in the region.
SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 67 MARKETS Grain market prospects: Autumn 2019
At the time of writing this article, the planting season had been finalised. We are there- fore in the risk production phase, during which crops are emerging and have to be kept free of pests and weeds. Sufficient rain is needed for the crops to reach their full produc- tion potential. After successful pollination and when the plants are physiologically ripe, the focus moves to harvest time. Article written: 05 March 2019
By Hansie Swanepoel the risk of early frost and cold. Should The above percentages mainly relate Senwes Market analyst good rain not realise, plants could expe- to hectares in the Western Free State and rience stress in a critical time of the life Northwest. cycle of the plant. Certain findings have 1460 heat units are required for a medi- utumn is traditionally a time been made by Senwes in more than one um grower (maize) and 130 heat units for a during which there is more cer- crop survey during planting time and short grower. According to Accuweather's tainty about the extent of pro- after emergence of the plants, in terms of long-term predictions in respect of avail- duction - pollination has been which the risk relating to the crop can be able heat units, a mere 1275 heat units are finalisedA and grain filling is taking place. quantified as follows: available until the end of April 2019. The The end of autumn is usually character- risk of plants not reaching their full yield ised by the first harvesters in the fields potential is therefore material. % and producers discussing the potential of The average frost dates are reflected in 19% the coming harvesting season. This year low risk the map below. (2018/2019 production year), with its late Medium risk 61% The NCEC estimated the nation- plantings, may be one where these dis- High risk 20% al maize crop at 10,51 million tons in cussions are postponed to a later date. The planting for this season were significantly later than normal. The graph below indicates that he majority of plantings in the Senwes area were done between 22 December 2018 and 15 January 2019 The late plantings put the yield at risk,
15 Nov 30 Nov 15 Dec 22 Dec 15 Jan
Graph 1: Plant dates in the Senwes area due to less heat units being available, and a large portion of the crop is exposed to Map 1. The average frost dates are reflected in the map.
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February 2019. Should any of the risk factors materialise (cold, frost, dry weath- er), the crop may even be smaller. Based on 10,51 million tons, no further maize imports should be necessary. Prices would, however, have to remain high enough to limit consumption to some extent and in order to ensure that suffi- cient carry-over stock is available to meet pipeline requirements. Should be crop be smaller than 10,5 million tons, yellow maize would have to be imported. The first point where yellow maize will be imported, will be the Western Cape, then Port Elizabeth and lastly through Durban harbour to Pietermaritzburg. The requirements for each of these points are indicated in the map below. It is therefore evident from the above that, should a smaller crop realise, trad- ing would firstly take place at Western Cape yellow maize import parity, after which prices will gradually move to Pietermaritzburg yellow maize import parity. Refer to the daily Senwes market Map 2 report for an update on parity prices.
IN SUMMARY imports would be required and prices his risk, as opportunities arise. Please The local market focuses on the develop- would remain around import parity levels. contact your Senwes representative, or ment and realisation of the national crop. It is important for a producer to know what the team at Senwes Graanmakelaars, to Should the crop be smaller than expected his own production expectations are and assist you in this regard. at the time of the writing of this article, to use the market accordingly to hedge
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GARDENING
Get ready, its almost winter!
It is April and the time of the year to remove old plants and to clean up, time to rake up leaves and to experience how the greenery gradually makes place for the beautiful colours of autumn - golden, brown and red leafy carpets in every garden and street. The mornings are chilly and nature reminds us to prepare for the coming winter. Lawn Star congratulates Senwes on their By Johan (Dons) Jordaan Bastion: Group Marketing Manager 110th birthday. t is important to remember that gardening should not stop during autumn and winter. Autumn is the time to prepare your garden for the winter ahead. Trees and shrubs which are frost sensitive can be covered withI frost cover to protect them against the first frost, which usually occurs in mid-April in many parts of South Africa. Good mulch layers below shrubs and sensitive trees will also keep E : [email protected] Customer Care : 0860-529 678 the soil warmer and protect shallow roots during the cold winter For our latest innovations and full product range visit nights. www.lawnstar.co.za
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