Protein Research Foundation - PRF

16/10/2026

🌍 WORLD FOOD DAY | 9–15 OCTOBER 2026
🥗 Creating Healthy Food Environments for Better Nutrition
Healthy food choices start with access to nutritious, safe and affordable food. This World Food Day, we are reminded of the important role that agriculture and research play in strengthening food security and supporting better nutrition for all South Africans.
🌱 Soybeans are an important part of the solution! As a valuable source of plant-based protein, they contribute to nutritious diets while supporting South Africa’s agricultural sector and food production systems.
Through research, innovation and knowledge sharing, the PRF remains committed to advancing soybean production and promoting the value of protein in building a more food-secure future.
Let’s work together to make healthy, nutritious food an accessible everyday choice for everyone!

15/10/2026

Get your weeds under control this season! 🌱
Weeds can steal your soybeans’ nutrients, moisture, and growth … and since soybeans don’t compete well with weeds, effective control is a must!
You can go the mechanical or chemical route … both work, as long as they’re done right:
🚜 Mechanical control: A rotary hoe works wonders, and cultivating between rows helps … just do it carefully.
💧 Chemical control: Always check your soil type and moisture before spraying.
Choosing the right method can make a real difference in your yield.
👉 Find out which approach suits your farm best: https://bit.ly/4jRD71i ...

13/10/2026

When it comes to the success of your harvest, the PRF has got you covered. With detailed statistics on all the latest crops and season expectations, we help you plan! View and navigate the Crop Estimates released on 29 September 2026 for the intentions to plant summer crops for the 2026 season, our eighth production forecast for summer crops for 2026 and the revised area estimate and second production forecast for winter cereals for the 2026 season: https://www.proteinresearch.net/index.php?page=29-september-2026 …

09/10/2026

Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust - OPDT

NATIONAL NUTRITION WEEK | 9–15 OCTOBER 2026
🥗 Feed Right from the Start!
As we observe National Nutrition Week, we are reminded of the important role that sustainable food production and food security play in nourishing our growing population.
Soyfoods offer valuable nutritional benefits, providing plant-based protein, vitamins and minerals that contribute to a balanced diet. By promoting the nutritional value of soy and supporting sustainable food production, we can help improve access to nutritious food and contribute to a healthier, more food-secure future.
Together, let’s make nutritious food a priority and feed right from the start! 💚

08/10/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, DR KAREN TRUTER! 🎉
The Protein Research Foundation (PRF) proudly congratulates Dr Karen Truter on receiving two prestigious awards recognising excellence in her doctoral research and scientific contribution to South African agriculture.
🏆 Best Doctoral Thesis
Utilization of precision agriculture to improve agronomic management and increase profitability in South African field crop production systems
🏆 Best Article in a Scientific Journal
Optimizing soybean seeding rates in variable environments: Evidence from on-farm trials in South Africa, published in the South African Journal of Plant and Soil Science.
👏 Well done, Dr Truter, on this exceptional achievement!

07/10/2026

🎗 To all the survivors, fighters, and fallen heroes … we honour your courage, your strength, and your spirit. 💖
This Breast Cancer Month, we come together … united in hope, compassion, and determination. No one should ever face breast cancer alone. Every story shared, every act of kindness, and every voice raised helps bring us closer to a future filled with hope and healing. Let’s continue to fight, support, and uplift … because together, we are stronger than breast cancer. 🌸

05/10/2026

As we approach summer, it's time to start planting! Here are some quick tips to keep in mind … First, it's crucial to set your planting depth correctly. Anything deeper than 5 cm is not recommended. Avoid planting in dry soil and handle your soybeans with care. Additionally, remember that direct seed inoculation should occur close to the planting time. With a heap of information, tips, and techniques, the PRF is ready to partner with you this season! Click through to learn more about planting actions: https://bit.ly/3aqFjIp ...

01/10/2026

Get ready to start planting because it's that time of year again! We're thrilled to be entering another planting season with you and are committed to providing expert advice to help you through it. Our latest News Flash is right on time, and it's packed with the newest tips and techniques for the season. We've got everything covered, from preparing your land to planting and controlling weeds. This month, we have an extra treat for you... Four videos focusing on inoculation, row width and plant population, planting dates, and cultivating between rows! Let's plant together with the PRF: https://bit.ly/3dQW8l5 ...

24/09/2026

May this occasion remind us that our culture and heritage define our present and future!
Celebrating Heritage Day 2026

22/09/2026

The PRF would like to wish Prof Pieter Swanepoel a Happy Birthday!