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Slight relief in fuel prices
All grades of petrol will be 9c/l cheaper as from Wednesday 5 December and the price of diesel will decrease by between 5c/l and 6c/l.
No success without hard work & humility
Gilly Scheepers is the unassuming 2012 Grain SA and Syngenta Grain Producer of the Year. Flourishing in rugged terrain across three districts, he attributes his success to hard work and making do with what is available. He speaks to Lindi van Rooyen about inheriting farming skills from his father and humility from his mother.
A double cab that means business
Robust and sporty. Packed with features. And keenly priced. That’s GWM’s new 4x2 or 4x4 Steed 5 2.0VGT Double Cab. And at its heart is the gutsy 4D20 turbo diesel engine developed by Great Wall Motors. The winning engine, first used in the H5 2.0VGT SUV, is perfect for the Steed 5 double cab.
To anywhere & back, with the Tomcar
Tough, strong and as agile as a klipspringer, the Tomcar is a remarkable vehicle.
Growing tomatoes without stakes
Staking tomatoes involves a lot of work and expense, and many try to avoid this by planting determinate varieties.
Equine elegance
It requires great skill – and strength – for a rider to appear to do nothing while their horse moves at one with them, says Kim Dyson.
A nice place to settle down
Jean and Mike want a design for a contemporary family home. But they also require some space for them when they retire.
North West fisheries programme launched
The North West department of agriculture recently launched its Aquaculture and Fisheries Programme at Disaneng Dam near Mahikeng.
‘Not all crimes on farms are farm attacks’
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has argued that a distinction should be made between criminal incidents on farms and farm attacks.
Roast vegetables & grilled porterhouse
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.
Krone sets new world record
German company Krone recently entered the record books when a Comprima F125 XC baler produced 149 round bales in one hour. Joe Spencer reports.
Romac rolls with the times
A father and daughter team from Zimbabwe bought a hydroponic farm and packhouse in Ballito in 2008. They positioned their business for growth by embracing government’s desire to advance black economic empowerment. Robyn Joubert reports.
Why organic is better and cheaper
Don’t be fooled by lab tests, healthy soil in an organic system is more fertile than conventionally fertilised soil.
Keep the customer happy
In our imperfect social and business environment we frequently find that companies say one thing and make ambitious promises – especially when it comes to good service – but seldom, if ever, deliver on those promises.
Land reform: it’s time to act
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.
Why security of tenure is vital
Laziness in communities and incompetence in government are driving farmers off the land.
Chevrolet Trailblazer: big & capable
Out of the blue, Toyota’s legendary Fortuner has a head-to-head competitor. Gavin Foster was at the launch of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer, and came away highly impressed.
Why trusts are still a great idea
Trusts are flexible, safe, still the best asset protection vehicles available – and a whole lot more.
Masses of manure – the answer to rehabilitating old mine sites?
US experiments demonstrate that the carbon in compost kick-starts the natural organic cycle.
Consumers sensitive to high price of Karoo lamb
Karoo lamb is a sought after product but consumers think twice before paying more for it, according to a survey by researcher Henriëtta du Plessis.
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