Articles & Insights
Professional perspectives by Gert Lucas Roos on agriculture, farm management, operational efficiency, resilient agricultural businesses, technology and the commercial systems surrounding modern farming.
Agriculture from field operations to market.
Operational Discipline in Modern Farm Management
Why planning, machinery readiness, people, timing, cost control, useful information and accountability matter in effective modern farm management.
South Africa · 13 August 2026The Future of South African Agriculture
Technology, practical knowledge, operational efficiency, resilience and the long-term opportunity for well-managed agricultural businesses.
Agricultural Value Chain · 13 August 2026Agriculture Is More Than Farming
Why production, procurement, logistics, commodity trading, infrastructure, finance, technology and market access must work as one system.
Africa · 14 August 2026Building Resilient Agricultural Businesses in Africa
Practical management, supply chains, infrastructure, relationships and commercial discipline as foundations for long-term resilience.
Technology · 14 August 2026Technology and Operational Efficiency in Agriculture
How useful technology, better information and disciplined systems can improve agricultural productivity and management decisions.
Perspective supported by practical agricultural experience.
Alongside the published perspectives on this site, independent agricultural coverage documents Gerlu Roos in the PIONEER® Weigh and Win dryland maize competition, including a published result of 15.373 t/ha in the Eastern Region dryland section.
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About the author.
Gert Lucas Roos, also known as Gerlu Roos, is a South African agribusiness and agricultural operations professional with interests spanning practical farming, commodity trading, procurement, logistics, projects, technology and business development.
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