Just outside Dullstroom, one of South Africa’s beloved rugby heroes, Kwagga Smith, together with his wife, Ilse, bought a piece of land which they named Kareekraal.

Here, the couple farms with soybeans, maize, and walnut trees, and the property also serves as a guest farm where visitors can experience authentic farm life.

But farming comes with its own challenges. Kwagga explains that the fields don’t always have space for trucks to turn or even enter. That’s why he looked for a solution to store grain before it’s transported to silos.

“Here it’s not as flat as in the Free State. Our fields are smaller, but the amount we plant remains the same,” he says.

The answer to his problem came in the form of RSA Grain Storage Solutions’ mobile grain dams. These dams can be set up quickly, provide safe storage, and can be dismantled or moved again after the harvest season.

“We were looking for a grain dam that we could set up where trucks can’t reach. That way the combine can work in the fields, load the grain cart and dump directly into the bunker,” Kwagga explains.

The advantage is clear, the nearest silo is about 80 km away, which means the grain dam buys them time.

“Time is the big thing. Sometimes you must wait hours for a truck to return. With the grain dam, we can harvest when the sun shines and ensure the grain’s safety before the rain comes.”

The mobile grain dams are simple to set up: a wire frame with a PVC lining and a cover section that protects the grain from rain. With a capacity of up to 130 tons, it provides enough space to move your harvest off the fields quickly.

Because the grain can be unloaded from the dam in a controlled manner, it also improves the quality of the crop.

For Kwagga, RSA Grain Storage Solutions is more than just a service provider

“They’re like a teammate. Their grain dams help maintain good quality and prevent losses. For me, it’s a partnership that makes farming easier.”

From the rugby field to the farmlands, Kwagga Smith shows that success is not just about strength, but about smart planning.

With Kareekraal and RSA Grain Storage Solutions by his side, he doesn’t just harvest grain – he harvests time, quality and peace of mind.

Kwagga Smith is proud of his farming operation.

To find out how RSA Grain Storage Solutions can contribute to your peace of mind, visit their website at www.rsagrainstoragesolutions.co.za