How to protect sunflower yields from heat stress and drought
Farmer's Inside Track · Food For Mzansi
December 4, 20258m 54s
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Show Notes
Sunflower crops in South Africa face increasing challenges from heat stress and drought, impacting yield and oil quality. Pannar agronomists, including Corné van der Westhuizen, emphasise the importance of managing these stresses through smart hybrid selection and optimal planting dates.
This episode offers science-based advice on avoiding critical stress periods, improving resilience, and maximising sunflower performance for sustainable farming under changing climate conditions.