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2023 (3 articles)
Correct cultivar choice: A core factor in maximising sunflower yield potential.
Cochrane NM, Ma'ali S (OILSEEDSFOCUS, VOL 9 NO 1, MARCH 2023, p6, 7, 9, 11) PDF
Unlocking South Africa'a true potential in sunflower production.
Meyer F (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 9 NO 1, MARCH 2023, p20-21) PDF
Modern producer development in South Africa.
Ngcamphalala S (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 9 NO 4, DECEMBER 2023, p41, 43) PDF
2022 (23 articles)
Sunflower scenarios for the new season: International perspective.
Maluleke I (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 1, MARCH 2022, p30-31) PDF
Sunflower genetics: From ancestors to modern hybrids.
Cvejic S, Jocic S, Jockovic M, Miladinovic D, Radanovic A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 1, MARCH 2022, p15-17) PDF
Extrusion-based oilseed processing methods.
Johnson L, Wang T, Wijeratne W (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 1, MARCH 2022, p28-31) PDF
Reviewing technologies and devices for drying grain and oilseeds.
Mukhitdinov JP, Safarov EX (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 1, MARCH 2022, p31, 33, 35) PDF
Three key strategies for improving rainfall effectivity and soil health.
Miles N (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p15, 17) PDF
Local hybrids have the potential to increase South Africa's sunflower yield.
Ma'ali S (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p20-21) PDF
Breeding strategies for the improvement of sunflower.
Rauf S (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p26-29) 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
Transforming sunflower production sustainably.
Kole A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 2, JUNE 2022, p61) PDF
International Sunflower Conference: A global overview for industry partners.
Creux N (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2022, p18-19) PDF
Globalisation and oil incentives: Repositioning the "stepchild" crop.
Wessels A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2022, p27) PDF
Weed control: The benefits and challenges of crop rotation.
Reinhardt C (OISEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2022, p30, 32) 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
Protect your investment with the latest Clearfield Plus system.
BASF (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2022, p41) PDF
A shift from maize to soya beans.
Vercueil (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2022, p43, 45) PDF
Focus on flowering in the battle against Sclerotinia.
Helberg E (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 4, DECEMBER 2022, p9) PDF
On-farm evaluation of planting date effect on sunflower yield and quality.
Ma'ali S (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 4, DECEMBER 2022, 12, 13, 15) PDF
Soya bean and sunflower microbiomes: Identifying bacterial microbes for plant health and Sclerotinia inhibition.
Hlongwane N , Rothmann LA, Swart WJ (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 N O 4, DECEMBER 2022, p21-23) PDF
Genetic progress in South African oilseeds research.
Bennett A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 8 NO 4, DECEMBER 2022, p26-27) PDF
2021 (16 articles)
Evaluating sunflower for yield, quality characteristics, and Sclerotinia tolerance.
Ma'ali S, Meiring MC, Rothmann LA (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 1, MARCH 2021, p6, 7, 9, 11) PDF
The impact of key drivers on sunflower seed quality.
Delport M (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 1, MARCH 2021, p20-21) PDF
Breeding rights of sunflower in the spotlight.
Human U (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 1, MARCH 2021, p26-27) PDF
Drought-tolerant sunflower gene the first of its kind.
Ventura MM (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 1, MARCH 2021, p28-29) PDF
Role of reproducible research tools in quantifying Sclerotinia disease prevalence survey.
Del Ponte EM, McLaren NW, Rothmann LA (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 2, JUNE 2021, p9) PDF
Role of seeding diseases in poor sunflower establishment.
Gokul A, Lamprecht SC, Phasoana TJ, Spies CFJ (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 2, JUNE 2021, p22-25) PDF
Adding oilseeds to the mix: Is it the protein needed to boost transformation?
Taljaard P (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p1) PDF
A globally approved sunflower management solution.
BASF (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p19) PDF
An improved root system for higher yield.
Buys B (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p21) PDF
Boost your profitability with high oil content.
Craven P (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p27) PDF
Sunflower makes giant strides internationally.
Maluleke I (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p30-31) PDF
Projected protein requirements for animal feed consumption in South Africa.
Strydom D (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p39-41) PDF
Sunflower in the global vegetable oil system.
Pilorgé E (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p50-53) PDF
Registration and monitoring of agricultural remedies: The role of testing facilities.
Louw W (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2021, p55) PDF
The impact of nitrogen fertilisation and planting date on sunflower yields in South Africa.
Ma'ali S, Makgoga W (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 4, DECEMBER 2021, p21-23) PDF
A globally approved sunflower management solution.
BASF (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 7 NO 4, DECEMBER 2021, p25) PDF
2020 (18 articles)
Back to basics with sunflower agronomy.
Human U (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 1, MARCH 2020, p11) PDF
Old school weed control.
United Soybean Board (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 1, MARCH 2020, p13) 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
A year to remember or one to forget?
Briedenhann E (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 2, JUNE 2020, p2) PDF
Oil incentives: Thinking differently about sunflowers.
Wessels A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 2, JUNE 2020, p19) PDF
Chemical control of Sclerotinia diseases: A fungicide-resistance approach.
Meiring MC, Rothmann LA (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 2, JUNE 2020, p23) PDF
Producing oilcake safe for use in animal feed.
Schieke J (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 2, JUNE 2020, p25) PDF
Sunflower crop quality survey results: 2018/19 production season.
Nortje J (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 2, JUNE 2020, p32-33) PDF
Census 2017: An overview of commercial agriculture.
Nortjé C (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 2, JUNE 2020, p46-47) PDF
South African Sclerotinia sclerotiorum research in the age of genomics.
Buthelezi S, Wilken M (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2020, p10-11) PDF
The how and why of proficiency testing schemes.
Louw W (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2020, p43) PDF
Key drivers that affect sunflower seed quality.
Delport M (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2020, p48-49) PDF
A globally approved sunflower management solution.
BASF (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 4, DECEMBER 2020, p19) PDF
The best genetic potential on the market.
PANNAR (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 4, DECEMBER 2020, p21) PDF
Detection of plant-damaging herbicide residue in soil.
Reinhardt C (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 6 NO 4, DECEMBER 2020, p22-23) 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 (29 articles)
Biocontrol agent against Mexican sunflower released in South Africa.
Mawela K, Simelane D (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p6-7) PDF
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
Gene editing and the future of sunflower production.
Lilleboe D (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p22) PDF
SENSAKO presents competitive winners to the market.
Otto W (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p25) PDF
Stressed crop plants provoke herbicide injury.
Reinhardt C (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p26-27) PDF
Using fungicides to control Alternaria leaf blight in Sunflower.
Anthonissen A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p29) PDF
Preventing Salmonella contamination in oilseeds-based animal feed.
Sakkers M (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p35-36) PDF
An overview of sunflower production in the Balkan region.
Kaya Y (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 1, MARCH 2019, p40-41) PDF
Factors influencing seed set and grain fill in sunflower production.
Van Der Westhuizen C (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p18-19) PDF
The development of novel risk reduction strategies for Sclerotinia head and stem rot of sunflower and soy beans.
McLaren NW, Meiring MC, Rothmann LA (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, P22-23) PDF
Argentina - global leader in no-till agriculture.
Jordaan H (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p27) PDF
Price volatility expected in global oilseeds market.
Strydom D (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p36-37) PDF
The amazing benefits of sunflower oil.
Staughton J (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 2, JUNE 2019, p40-41) 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
Conservation practices help protect crops from pests and pathogens.
Jankielsohn A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p10) PDF
Sclerotinia population dynamics: A force to be reckoned with.
Minnaar-Ontong A, Steyn C (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p11) PDF
Developments in drought tolerant technology.
Ventura MM (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p17) PDF
A power-packed sunflower package.
Van Der Westhuizen C (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p19) PDF
Herbicide technology for the future: A look at resistance.
Reinhardt C (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p21 & 23) 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
Quality of the 2017/18 season's sunflower crop.
Nortje J (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2019, p36-37) PDF
The performance of sunflower under conservation agriculture.
Ma'ali S, Nel A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 4, DECEMBER 2019, p9, 11) PDF
A power-packed sunflower package.
Van Der Westhuizen C (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 4, DECEMBER 2019, p19) PDF
Biological control of Sclerotinia diseases associated with oilseeds crops.
Edwards A, Rothmann LA (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 4, DECEMBER 2019, p20-21) PDF
Improve sunflower oil and seed yield by planting on time.
Ma'ali S (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 4, DECEMBER 2019, p40-43) PDF
The dangers of trans fatty acids and hydrogenation.
US National Sunflower Association (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 5 NO 4, DECEMBER 2019, p47) PDF
2018 (20 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
SENSAKO presents new winners to the market.
Otto W, Wessels R (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 1, MARCH 2018, p25) 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
South African logistics: Does it measure up?
Brits M (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 1, MARCH 2018, p36-37) PDF
Determination and prediction of the amino acid digestibility of sunflower seed meals in growing pigs.
Li P , Li QY, Liu JD, Piao XS, Wang HL, Xu X, Zeng ZK, Zhang S (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 1, MARCH 2018, p42, 43 & 45) PDF
Global trends in the oilseeds environment.
Briedenhann E (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 2, JUNE 2018, p2) PDF
Quality of the 2016/17 season's sunflower crop.
Nortje J (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 2, JUNE 2018, p18-19) PDF
Sunflower monoculture's days are numbed.
Steyn AJ (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 2, JUNE 2018, p23) 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
Fungal diseases cause major headaches.
Linde H (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2018, p25) PDF
Research network aims to find practical solutions to Sclerotinia.
Rothmann LA (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2018, p28) PDF
Storage capacity for carry-over stock: Are we geared?
Purnell M (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2018, p34-35) PDF
Making sunflower great again.
Wessels A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2018, p36-37) 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
SENSAKO presents oilseed winners to the market.
Otto W, Wessels R (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 4, DECEMBER 2018, p19) PDF
Application of CRISPR technology in Agriculture.
Human U (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 4 NO 4, DECEMBER 2018, p26-27) PDF
2017 (5 articles)
Tariff classification of blanched groundnuts.
Botha A (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 3 NO 1, MARCH 2017, p28-29) PDF
Sunflower crop quality overview: 2015/16 production season.
Nortje J (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 3 NO 2, JUNE 2017, p34-35) PDF
The Southern Africa Grain Laboratory: Services to the Oilseed Industry.
Human U (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 3 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2017, p44-45) PDF
Reviewing high oleic vegetable oil substitutions.
Fulgone VL, Huth PJ, Larson BT (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 3 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2017, 46-47) PDF
High Oleic Sunflower Oil.
Journal Of The American Dietetic Association (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 3 NO 3, SEPTEMBER 2017, p48) PDF
2016 (5 articles)
Preliminary soya bean and sunflower crop quality survey results.
Nortje J (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 2 NO 1, JANUARY 2016, p23-25) PDF
Nutritional value of sunflower meal.
Arshami J, Golian A, Moghaddam HN (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 2 NO 2, MARCH 2016, p18-19, 21) PDF
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 (4 articles)
It starts with soil health.
Kerzman J (THE SUNFLOWER, OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014, p12-13) PDF
Sunflower cultivar evaluation: A collaborative effort to ensure efficient seed production.
Nel AA (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 1 NO 2, JULY 2015, p16-17) PDF
The competitiveness of the South African sunflower value chain.
Meyer F, Van Der Burgh G (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 1 NO 2, JULY 2015, p28-31) PDF
High-oleic sunflower oil – a healthy alternative.
Van Der Merwe R (OILSEEDS FOCUS, VOL 1 NO 1, APRIL 2015, p26-27) PDF
2005 (1 article)
Post-Sclerotinia recommendations.
(NATIONAL SUNFLOWER ASSOCIATION, APRIL 2005, p1-5) PDF