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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