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The internet can be useful for farmers, and others, who are keen to ‘study further’, says Greg Miles.

According to Andrew Makenete, CEO of Manama Hole Holdings and Calico Capital, South African agriculture is currently operating in a policy vacuum. Speaking at a Friends of UKZN Agric lunch at KwaZulu-Natal’s Royal Show recently, he expanded on the problem and offered some potential solutions.

Frankly, the last thing a fatty like myself should be doing is baking little coconut meringue tarts. But there comes a time in the affairs of beginner cooks when the desire to deviate from yet another braai or casserole is just too strong to ignore…

Your personal integrity sets the ethical tone for your organisation. Keep the standards high.

Their forefathers were the first to step on South African soil, and their modern-day descendants are finally being compensated for the land they were dispossessed of, says Raymond Trollip, leader of KwaZulu-Natal’s diverse Khoi and San descendants.

A recent court case has helped to define how far Sars officials are allowed to go when it comes to searching your home or business.

The state, it seems, has now helped certain connected families become instant dairy farmers. And this while smallholders cannot get title deeds.

A search for micro-tracking devices for livestock led to a lesson about ‘viral marketing’

Setting food on fire is just one of the many tricks used by restaurants to amaze diners. In this case, the use of a propane (never paraffin!) blow torch is just the ticket to caramelise the top of a crème brûlée.

Speaking recently at a KZN Agricultural Union Special Information Day, Grain SA chairperson Louw Steytler said that the voice of reason would prevail when it came to the country’s land reform and labour legislation.

Farmers are under pressure to increase food production. Joining forces may be the only answer.

A task-work system that rewards exceptional workers with time-off is a recipe for low productivity and a killer of incentive. If you’re using it, ditch it! But make sure you carry out your homework first.

The number of anti-dumping investigations has risen over the past year amid fierce competition for the food trade. But Alexander Amrein, senior investigator for the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac), says this is not a sign of a global move towards protectionism.

Much has changed since 1994, but there has been no breakthrough in improving access to markets.

Call it a ginger slice or a hard biscuit. The singular ginger flavour of this delicious item from the world’s great line-up of baked treats brings a whole new skill to your cooking repertoire.

Here’s a useful gadget for farmers, says Greg Miles.

The authorities have been tightening up on trusts for many years, and the latest set of proposals are set to tax trust income even more severely.

While the mainstream media invariably focuses on the negative aspects of life in South Africa, longer-term trends indicate a silver lining for our beloved country, according to Steuart Pennington, creator of alternative media organisation South Africa: The Good News.

With the planet’s population steadily increasing, insects could provide a viable option when it comes to feeding livestock – and humans.

Is it a sauce or condiment? No, it’s a miracle in which you, the beginner cook, learn how to mix oil and water. Whether you want to add some magic to boiled potatoes, rev up a burger or create a flavoursome dip, this is the way to go.