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Cutting tools- Mankind ultimate tool
Cutting tools, especially knives, are mankind’s ultimate tool, writes Abré J Steyn. This week he looks at various folding knives, including one of his favourites – Leatherman’s Klamath.
Hard hats save lives
The South African Equestrian Federation doesn’t allow any rider to compete unless they’re wearing approved headgear –
and for good reason, says Dr Mac.
The Dexter breed
A hardy, docile breed, the tiny Dexter is often favoured by smallholder farmers.
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.
Two-bedroom double storey flats
This week Jonno designs a two-bedroom double storey flat and a townhouse of three bedrooms for regular reader Herold.
‘Bug’ benefits weanling pigs
A bacterium provides energy to pigs during weaning which helps boost their immune systems and reduce infections.
Fishcakes with sweet potato
This quick and easy recipe produces a meal that works almost as well cold as it does hot, providing content for a dinner party or picnic. The breakthrough that makes these fishcakes out of the ordinary is the use of sweet potato. The effect is dazzling, especially when you add the sauce...
Constitutional court lets farm eviction stand
The Constitutional Court today dismissed an appeal against an eviction order, against the children of a retired worker living on a Stellenbosch farm.
12 financial management rules for dairy farmers
Consultant Allan Penderis of Tammac Consultants says that while he can’t provide specific advice because he has not personally visited Nofisa Farm, Tammac’s 12 general rules are of value to all dairy farmers.
Small-scale to commercial farming
Eking out a living from the land can sometimes become too difficult and the struggle to survive can be a challenge for even the toughest farmer. But dairyman Cyril Mhlatshana is not prepared to give up. Lloyd Phillips reports.
Exemption from minimum wage not the answer
A lack of criteria for being granted exemption from paying the new minimum wage has left farmers with little hope of finding a solution to the wage crisis.
DAFF unable to account for tractors given to provinces
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) might soon be the subject of a forensic audit after officials were unable to fully account to parliament for tractors and other agricultural equipment distributed to provincial departments as part of the government’s mechanisation programme.
irrigation pipes, selecting the right ones
How do cost-conscious small-scale farmers select the right piping for their irrigation systems? Bernard Reeksting offers some tips.
Three KZN farm robbery suspects arrested
Detectives of the Harding SAPS and members of the Kokstad Cluster Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal arrested three men suspected of robbing a farm in the area in January.
How to destroy thousands of jobs
A 52% wage hike is a wonderful idea – for the few workers who are left to earn a wage.
Dealing with tomato curly stunt virus
As if the challenges of growing tomatoes aren’t enough, tomato farmers seem to be constantly subjected to new pests and diseases.
Grain storage to protect against insects
If insects get into stored grain, a third of your harvest can be lost.
Undercover farming expo
It was an experience of a lifetime when Makgetse High School Agricultural Science Learners attended the Undercover farming expo at St. Georges Hotel in Irene on 05 March 2013.
It’s time for Eskom to surrender power
Eskom is currently seeking further potentially crippling electricity price increases. Trade union Solidarity argues that new power provider entrants should be allowed to deal directly with consumers and have the opportunity to offer more competitive pricing.
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