Fresh-produce packaging: Smart solutions to increase shelf life
Digitalisation, in combination with growing concern over pollution, wastage and food safety, is resulting in smarter, more functional packaging with a smaller environmental footprint. Alwyn van Jaarsveld, head of sales at...
How a Mexican beer and limes helped uplift a community in SA
Corona beer, which originated in Mexico, is traditionally served with lime. But when beer-brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev added the brand to its line-up, it encountered a problem: a shortage of...
Complying with SA’s labour laws: Advice from a farmer who is getting it right
Western Cape pome fruit producer Steven Versfeld earlier this year became the first farmer to achieve platinum status with no non-compliances from the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa for his...
Bean aggregator helps small-scale farmers grow
Lusanda Moletsane runs an aggregator of small white beans from two farming clusters located in Nigel and Bronkhorstspruit respectively. She spoke to Pieter Dempsey about her passion for helping small-scale...
Get credit! Tips on writing a business plan for your farm
If you intend to start farming, or have plans to expand your existing operation, you are almost certain to require funding. But before you can apply for this, you will...
Why you should consider a prenuptial agreement
Together with a restrictive shareholder agreement, a prenuptial agreement ensures that an ex-spouse will not automatically be a family business shareholder. If the subject is raised far in advance of...
Risks facing South Africa
Andries Wiese takes a look at some of the main risks that could have an impact on businesses and individuals in South Africa. He also discusses how they might be...
Finding a solution to agriculture’s skills gaps
Skills development is vital to the growth and productivity of any business. Jeandré van der Walt reports on how various commodity organisations are providing the agricultural workforce with more skilled...
Developing farmers fit for the future for South Africa
FarmSol is celebrating five years of supporting new farmers this October. The company aims to connect farmers and markets to improve food security and income in South Africa.
Second call for applications: Farmers support towards commercialisation
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) in partnership with the National Treasury Jobs Fund invites suitably qualified farmers to apply for support from the DALRRD/Jobs Fund...
An active retirement awaits
Retiring young at heart is easy when you’re offered the right environment. Just ask the residents at The Retreat Retirement Estate in Pretoria East, who believe that an active retirement...
How batteries boost reliability of renewable energy
The increase in electricity tariffs and Eskom’s inability to provide enough power for the country makes investing in renewable energy even more attractive for farmers and agro-processing.
A sustainable lifestyle on a small, off-the-grid farm
After spending seven years in Zithulele and three in Cebe in rural Eastern Cape, Karen and Roger Galloway bought Heartwood Homestead, a small farm close to East London. Here, they...
Driving transformation in the citrus industry
Shaun Brown, owner of Eden Agri packhouse, has brought together a group of citrus producers from the Kat River Valley to collaborate on creating a better future for the area...
Opportunities for SA in Botswana dairy industry
The Botswana dairy industry produces about seven million litres of milk annually, while more than 53 million litres will be imported in 2020/21.
How two brothers built a R100-million farming business in 10 years
Riaan Strydom and his brother have managed to grow a small family farm into a huge, diversified farming business. He spoke to Wouter Kriel about their constant search for new...
Making sense of your data
Farmers often collect information in silos, with data standing alone. IQ Logistica, however, provides the perfect solution to this problem: a platform that consolidates data to give farmers a complete...
Crime should not be your only safety concern
When we speak about safety on farms, many South Africans will probably automatically think ‘crime’, but ensuring the safety of your property, staff and family entails far more than farm...
Understanding fuel hedging contracts
In this article, Daniella Keet, head of commercial structured finance solutions advisory at FNB, explains the basics of hedging, and more specifically, how this financial instrument can be used to...
How SA farmers can benefit from Israeli tech
Israeli technology in agricultural production can be hugely useful to South African farmers. These technologies range from decreasing water usage to improving propagation.
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