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Management: Managing people
To run a successful farming operation, a manager needs to know how to work well with staff, says Susan Pletts.
Border Collies: Worth their weight in gold
For 50 years sheepdogs have proven themselves indispensable workers on many livestock farms. But for KwaZulu-Natal farming sisters Ragni Pretorius and Ingrid Fricke, Border Collies are absolutely critical in managing their Dohne Merino flock.
Know your cattle: Brahman
The Brahman breed is well known for its hardiness, adaptability and calving ease.
Where looks matter
The showing of racing pigeons is like an avian beauty pageant - a celebration of external qualities based on textbook prescription, writes.
Management: Effective leadership
Successful managers get things done and know how to motivate their workers to do the same, writes Susan Pletts.
Livestock diseases: Tuberculosis
We look at how to identify tuberculosis in cattle.
Classic Durban chicken breyani
Out of all the extraordinary and enticing Indian-accented foods available, breyani is one of the all-time greats. Breyani, no matter how you spell it, is not a single dish but an entire menu all on its own. For beginner cooks struggling to break away from braais, this recipe is the way to go.
Your seven most important financial needs
A farming enterprise needs to be managed like any other business, and it’s important that farmers make sure all their financial needs are covered, writes Kobus Engelbrecht, marketing manager of Sanlam’s Cobalt Solutions.
History of the green bean crop
The green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) originated in Central and South America and there’s evidence that it has been cultivated in Mexico and Peru for thousands of years.
James Moore says goodbye to a lifetime of racing
James Moore is an ambassador for the sport of pigeon racing – and his pigeons have consistently done well in competitions, writes Thomas Smit.
Smoked gammon with mint and yoghurt potato salad
Are you greedy for gammon?
Title, lease or PTO?
When you apply for a bank loan, your type of landownership is important, says financial consultant Susan Pletts.
Time to take a dip
These highly flavoured dips go perfectly with bread and crisps, and they're quick to make, writes David Basckin.
Know your cattle: Afrikaner, the no-nonsense breed
The Afrikaner has good depth and muscular loins, rump, back and thighs. However, it has a fairly shallow body.
Roses from the Karoo
Shortly after Lyell van Rensburg settled on the 3 000ha farm Rietvlei near Graaff-Reinet in the 1980s, Grootfontein Agricultural College recommended she produce aloes instead of roses. She wasn’t convinced. Armed with a degree in biochemistry and genetics, she overcame myriad challenges to transform Rietvlei Roses into an award-winning cut-rose enterprise.
Traceability of food vital
Red meat producers must get their house in order before new consumer legislation comes into effect on 1 April.
Countdown to Consumer Act
The vice-chair of the National Consumer Forum has cautioned red meat producers that the new National Consumer Act will be effective from 1 April.
Pasta for breakfast!
Egg an pasta breakfast for two.
A feast of colour and flavour
Lamb knuckle casserole with white beans and yellow sweet potato mash.
A veld braai for one
While there is only one human activity more social than eating together, solo meals are part and parcel of the veld experience. Whether camping, hunting or fishing a person needs the pleasure of a good meal, easy to cook and a joy to eat.
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