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Horsch’s Knežmost farm
As part of a tour of Horsch facilities in Europe, Joe Spencer visited the company’s farm in the Czech Republic.
Just another election promise?
A new government project pledges relief for rural farmers. Will this join the other failed initiatives?
Lemon Meringue Pie
A pie? How can something so sweet be a pie? Where are the four-and-twenty blackbirds? Instead, here’s heaven in a dessert bowl. Sure tastes better than those blackbirds.
Managing change – FW de Klerk
According to Charles Darwin, the success of a species is not determined by its relative strength or intelligence, but by its ability to adapt to change. The same applies to countries, businesses and individuals, says former president FW de Klerk.
New equipment from Horsch
At a recent press conference in Germany, Horsch unveiled new machinery that will be displayed at the Agritechnica Show in Hanover in November.
More consumers, but lower profits
Smallholder farmers must be empowered to meet the challenges of rapid urbanisation.
A round of applause for the agri sector!
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: I love this industry! The farming community and people within organised agriculture make my job a pleasure and every farm visit leaves me feeling proud to have had the privilege.
Stir-fried chicken with peppers and baby mealies
My elder daughter gave me a new wok for my birthday. And what a wok it is. It has a wooden handle, a flattish bottom and is coated in Teflon. To launch it, I made this dish.
The balanced scorecard system
Improve your bottom line by developing clear objectives for managers and employees, and monitoring how these are achieved.
How to feed 9 billion people
There are seven billion people on earth today. It is estimated that by 2050, this will have increased to nine billion. Aidan Connolly of Alltech and Kate Phillips-Connolly of the Centre for Global Business Systems, Trinity College, discuss the role of agribusinesses in feeding this mega-population.
So much more than braaivleis
Heritage Day should be an opportunity for South Africans to learn about, and embrace, other cultures.
Income vs capital
Save yourself tax hassles by ensuring that a clear distinction is made between ‘income’ and ‘capital’ in any agreement you sign with other parties.
Beef stroganoff
Here’s an easy-to-cook take on an old classic in which best beef, mushrooms, sour cream and the brandy of your choice come together on rice or pasta, with or without the reddish presence of paprika …
Improving poor performance
A good management system will improve performance and motivation. But in order to achieve this, focus on the result, and never on the person.
Land solution?
Minister Nkwinti shares his department’s plans to reverse the effects of the 1913 Land Act.
