Groundnuts articles

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2024   (1 article)


Advancements and collaborations: Insights from the global groundnut industry.
Botha A  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 10 NO 2, JUNE 2024, p54-57)   PDF

2023   (1 article)


Modern producer development in South Africa.
Ngcamphalala S  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 9 NO 4, DECEMBER 2023, p41, 43)   PDF

2022   (9 articles)


Is peanut butter good for you?
Leonard J, Olsen N  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 1, MARCH 2022, p54)   PDF

Three key strategies for improving rainfall effectivity and soil health.
Miles N  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p15, 17)   PDF

Key decisions and actions in weed management prior to establishing the next crop.
Reinhardt C  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p32-33)   PDF

The effect of fertiliser prices on the grain industry.
Vercueil  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p3435)   PDF

The effect of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on world edible oil prices.
Muller C  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p43, 45, 47)   PDF

Perspectives on agriculture's performance in Q4 of 2021.
Bureau For Food And Agricultural Policy  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p50-51)   PDF

Nature-based farming could be the answer to reduced feriliser use.
MacLaren C  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2022, p34-35)   PDF

Superb solutions to meet micro-element requirements in oilseeds.
Adriaanse FG  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2022, p39)   PDF

Great minds gather to examine the future of groundnuts.
Botha A  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 4, DECEMBER 2022, p10-11)   PDF

2021   (3 articles)


Impact of peanut consumption in the LEAP Study: Feasibility, growth, and nutrition.
Bahnson HT, Du Toit G, Feeney M, Lack G, Lawson K, Plaut M, Radulovic S, Roberts G, Sayre PH, Sever ML  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 1, MARCH 2021, p48, 49, 51)   PDF

An improved root system for higher yield.
Buys B  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p21)   PDF

Robustodorus arachidis: A newly discovered seed-borne nematode on groundnut.
Knoetze R, Steenkamp S, Swart A  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 4, DECEMBER 2021, p17, 19)   PDF

2020   (8 articles)


Old school weed control.
United Soybean Board  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 1, MARCH 2020, p13)   PDF

Addressing the concerns of groundnut producers.
Botha A  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 1, MARCH 2020, p14-15)   PDF

Groundnut import tariffs: A perilous junction.
Botha A  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 1, MARCH 2020, p24-25)   PDF

Coronavirus causes distortion in the oilseeds market.
Strydom D  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 1, MARCH 2020, p26-27)   PDF

Examining agriculture's role in labour-intensive growth.
Maré F  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 1, MARCH 2020, p32-33)   PDF

Groundnut production: Cultivar evaluation and development are vital.
Botha A, De Kock L  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 4, DECEMBER 2020, p17)   PDF

An alternative to conventional lime.
World Focus Agri  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 4, DECEMBER 2020, p27)   PDF

Eviction proceedings during a labour dispute.
Pienaar C  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 4, DECEMBER 2020, p56)   PDF

2019   (10 articles)


Global seed companies address climate change and nutritional needs.
Press Release By Access To Seeds Foundation  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p21)   PDF

Preventing Salmonella contamination in oilseeds-based animal feed.
Sakkers M  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p35-36)   PDF

Price volatility expected in global oilseeds market.
Strydom D  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p36-37)   PDF

Not a good year for local peanut production.
Sihlobo W  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p38)   PDF

Systems thinking to reduce groundnut aflatoxin exposure.
De Bruin W  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p42-43)   PDF

Getting to know the Protein Research Foundation.
Keun G  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p46-47)   PDF

Making a difference in the oilseeds industry.
Keun G  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p49)   PDF

The lowdown on organic vs inorganic fertilisers.
Venter C  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p24-25)   PDF

An alternative to conventional lime.
World Focus Agri  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p27)   PDF

Trade war and supplies put pressure on oilseeds prices.
Strydom D  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p32-33)   PDF

2018   (13 articles)


Day Zero: Fear and anger vs. challenges and opportunities.
Theron AP  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 1, MARCH 2018, p1)   PDF

Overview of weather conditions and water availability.
Human U  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 1, MARCH 2018, p14, 15 & 17)   PDF

Top ten reasons why your herbicide did not work as expected.
Reinhardt C  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 1, MARCH 2018, p26-27)   PDF

African Economic Outlook 2018: Growth, but...
African Development Bank  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4, NO 1, MARCH 2018, p30-31)   PDF

Building bridges: Groundnut industry receives Japanese group visit.
Botha A  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4, NO 1, MARCH 2018, p33-35)   PDF

South African logistics: Does it measure up?
Brits M  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 1, MARCH 2018, p36-37)   PDF

Peanuts that keep aflatoxins at bay: A threshold that matters.
Bhatnagar D, Bhatnagar-Mathur P, Cary JW, Chen ZY, Kaur J, Pathana A, Rajasekaran K, Raruang Y, Shah D, Sharma KK, Sudini HK  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 1, MARCH 2018, p46-47)   PDF

A glimpse into the crystal ball of grains and oilseeds storage and handling.
Purnell M  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 2, JUNE 2018, p42-43)   PDF

Global food demand.
Briedenhann E  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2018, p2)   PDF

First Access to Seeds Index for Western and Central Africa.
Press Release By Access To Seeds Foundation  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2018, p16)   PDF

Site-specific management of in-field spatial and temporal variability of soils.
Moshia ME  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 4, DECEMBER 2018, p12-13)   PDF

Application of CRISPR technology in Agriculture.
Human U  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 4, DECEMBER 2018, p26-27)   PDF

The role of peanuts in the prevention of coronary heart disease.
Hu FB, Kris-Etherton PM, Ros E, Sabate J  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 4, DECEMBER 2018, p42-43)   PDF

2017   (3 articles)


Groundnuts in South Africa: The future looks bright.
Du Pisanie K  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 3 NO 2, JUNE 2017, p10-11)   PDF

The peanut butter market in South Africa.
Van Der Merwe C  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 3 NO 2, JUNE 2017, p32-33)   PDF

Army worm wreaks havoc: Is South Africa under threat?
Briedenhann E  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 3 NO 1, MARCH 2017, p2)   PDF

2016   (3 articles)


The effect of the drought on the oilseeds industry.
Briedenhann E  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 2 NO 2, MARCH 2016, p2)   PDF

A volatile environment for the oilseeds industry.
Briedenhann E  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 2 NO 3, JUNE 2016, p2)   PDF

Structural changes to the fertiliser industry.
Mostert A  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 2 NO 5, DECEMBER 2016, p1)   PDF

2015   (1 article)


The PPECB laboratory and its role in the South African groundnut industry.
Naicker D  (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 1 NO 3, OCTOBER 2015, p39)   PDF