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If you’re a plaintiff – or appellant – you need to move fast, or you could find your case dismissed.

Cantonese egg drop soup has long been a favourite. And then along came Italian egg drop soup with delicious Mediterranean accents heightened by lemon zest and nutmeg.

Clock strikes as Tasting Station opens on time for the festive season on historic Glen Elgin Farm, home of Winters Drift Wines.

Being able to identify the ‘triggers’ and ‘aggravating factors’ might just help us to avoid a Marikana from happening on our farms.

SA’s leaders would do well to emulate Uruguay’s president, who is as humble as he is effective.

Absa Vehicle and Commercial Asset Finance (AVCAF) and John Deere South Africa, the agricultural machinery and equipment manufacturers, have exceeded market expectations by reaching R1bn in financial transactions in less than 10 years, despite the difficult market conditions in the agricultural farming sector.

There is a great need for change in a society where the gap between rich and poor grows ever wider. Luke Metelerkamp looks at possible reasons behind the recent destructive, angry outburst in De Doorns in the Western Cape.

This dish is a symphony of crisp, lightly-oiled vegetables of different colours and tastes, heightened by fresh oregano and rosemary. Toss in some rare steak plus a dash of Thai-inspired sauce to take it to a new level.

Uncertainty over land reform prevails while government dithers. Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape’s agriculture minister, says that instead of formulating more plans, government must stick to what works.

Laziness in communities and incompetence in government are driving farmers off the land.

Trusts are flexible, safe, still the best asset protection vehicles available – and a whole lot more.

Squid enthusiasts have only one fear: a meal that looks and tastes like white rubber bands. Here’s good news for beginner cooks: a simple, magical way to turn squid into calamari.

Government has been dragging its feet on land tenure reform for two years.

President Jacob Zuma, in his keynote address at the recent Afasa AGM, emphasised that ongoing engagement between government and farmers would help to develop government’s vision for agriculture. He also put forward a district-based proposal on transferring land to black farmers.

Whatever the difficulties, pessimists have no place in good management. If you feel an attack of negativity coming on, seek a cure – and fast!

Pig neck has come to me as a major surprise, never before having had anything to do with this part of the beast. Well, let me tell you that this is a magnificent cut of meat. And the sauce! This taste and aroma combination is difficult to equal, never mind beat...

There comes a time in the affairs of cooks when the lemon hits the pan. Hoping for a good-looking, sweet tasting lemon tart, this rugged survivor of many a kitchen battle managed to extract something deliciously edible from the jaws of defeat.

Controlled Foreign Company rules seek to limit the tax-saving opportunities for those who make use of companies in low tax jurisdictions.

Depressing statistics emerged during the recent commemoration of World Food Day in Rome.

Agriculture holds promise – provided that all ages and races are brought into the sector. Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson told the Agri SA Congress that co-operation was vital for sustainability and stability.