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Farmer's Inside TrackInspiration for South Africans farmers and agripreneurs Author: Food For Mzansi
The Farmer's Inside Track podcast is proudly presented by www.FoodForMzansi.co.za. It is aimed at South Africas up-and-coming farmers and new entrants into farming and agri-businesses who need information and inspiration to help them start up and get up to sprinting speed as commercial producers and/or agri-processors. Join the farmers' members club www.farmersinsidetrack.co.za Facebook www.facebook.com/foodformzansi.co.za Twitter & Instagram @foodformzansi.co.za Food For Mzansi's WhatsApp line 27 81 889 9032 Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Getting germination right: Practical tips for strong yields
Monday, 13 October, 2025
The success of a maize crop begins long before green shoots break through the soil – it starts with germination. In this episode, Kerry Rowlands, seasoned field agronomist at Pannar Seed, unpacks why planting depth, soil moisture, and nutrient support are the “terms and conditions” for a strong start.From the science behind seed activation to the risks of cold injury and the role of starter fertilisers like phosphate and zinc, Kerry explains how small adjustments at planting can make a big difference at harvest. We also explore how biostimulants and plant growth regulators are giving farmers an extra edge in stressful conditions.