FARMING IN SOUTH AFRICA
In South Africa, sunflower is planted from the beginning of November to the end of December in the eastern areas and to mid-January in the western areas. Sunflower seeds are
planted at relatively shal- low depths. In soil with a high clay content, seeds are planted at a depth of 25 mm.
In terms of profitability, the price received by the farmer for sunflowers will depend on the price of imported vegetable oil, imported oilcake and the exchange rate of the rand against the US dollar.
We are in one the provinces in South Africa that is very much profitable when it comes to Sunflower Farming North West. We are located at North West, Rustenburg, Kanana, 376 Kitikoe section. We have accumulated well over 50 Hectares of land and next season will extend to 70 hectares. This is my second year in farming but we really aiming high in improving our farming experience.
We are really want to create innovative ways in farming, getting latest machinery when it comes to sunflower farming is very essential. Kgato E Ntle is 100% black owned and its owned by Jeremia Ntuane Kobue.