Establishing a conservancy
Conservancies promote and encourage habitat and species conservation.
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Responsible landownership
Laws dictate what farmers can and can’t do. They are for the good of the land as well as beneficial to the farmer.
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Labour basics
One of the many challenges you’ll face as your farming business grows is deciding how many people to employ, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
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What you need to know as a farmer
You need textbook knowledge, practical experience and creative thinking to make it as a farmer, says Susan Pletts.
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How to select the right irrigation pipes
How do cost-conscious small-scale farmers select the right piping for their irrigation systems? Bernard Reeksting offers some tips.
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Commodity organisations
In agricultural and business publications we often read about commodities and commodity organisations. Susan Pletts provides some definitions.
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How to make a profit
Many emerging farmers struggle when working out how much to charge for their produce to cover costs and make some money too. Susan Plett's lends a hand.
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Looking after your buildings pays
Don’t let everything go to rock and ruin until your farmyard looks like an informal settlement. Regular care and attention will save you a fortune in the long run, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
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Important terms you need to know
Bankers and people involved in finance use many fancy words, and knowing what they mean is necessary if you want to make money, writes Susan Pletts.
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Why measuring your land is essential!
Measuring your land will tell you how much of a crop you can plant and how much livestock you can keep, writes Susan Pletts.
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