Sunflower

The right cultivar makes the difference: Limagrain’s sunflower trials on the Springbokvlakte

In an industry where every millimetre of rain and every kilogram of yield counts, cultivar selection plays a decisive role in the success of sunflower farming. Limagrain recently establi...

12 May 2026 · 5 min read

Corteva Agriscience strengthening farm resilience in a global market

Corteva Agriscience positions South African agriculture within an increasingly competitive global marketplace, where success is defined not only by yield but by consistency, quality and ...

5 May 2026 · 4 min read

Pannar® Crop Extravaganzas: Practical Insights and Proven Innovations for Farmers

Pannar Seed®, the trusted summer crop seed partner with nearly 70 years’ experience in South African agriculture, is once again set to host its highly anticipated Pannar Crop Extravag...

23 Feb 2026 · 6 min read

Video: From seed to sunflower and all the growth stages in between

Pioneer knows about sunflowers and in this video they want to answer some of your sunflower questions. Follow Phillip Fourie, Agronomist for Pioneer Seed South Africa as he takes you ...

18 Aug 2025 · < 1 min read

Maize, soya bean, and sunflower farmers flock to Sannieshof: Pioneer delivers and impresses

Pioneer hosts these Agronomy Days in various parts of the country, and the days are characterised not only by the cultivars on display but also by the informative lectures presented. ...

12 May 2025 · 5 min read

Factors affecting oil content in sunflowers

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L) is currently the fourth largest oilseed crop in the world with a production of more than 50 million tons in 2024 (www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-repo...

3 Dec 2024 · 4 min read

Make more from your crops – Part 1: Processing of oil seeds

A crop farmer can also harvest the secondary process, namely the processing of oil seeds. African farmers facing current economic realities are searching for new methods to survive and e...

11 May 2022 · 8 min read
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