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Farmers must secure their destiny
Addressing the Kwanalu congress last month, chairperson Brian Aitken urged farmers to share their skills with staff and developing farmers. This would help to create greater security and certainty in the commercial farming sector.
Landmech Mkulu 8 SLH – Side-loader stability
The whole-stick side-loader cane trailer has become popular in KwaZulu-Natal due to its ability to haul bundles of sugarcane from very steep land.
HerdBoys – Try this agricultural buying group
A one-stop, online shop for ordering inputs. What could be more convenient? Greg Miles reports.
Post-dated calamity
A recent court case provides guidelines on what to do if a cheque received by SARS is stolen.
Ranching by the (law) book
Game ranchers are unhappy with the idea of treating certain indigenous species as aliens, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Villagers in the North West left with broken promises
Large mining companies are raising, then dashing, the hopes of poor villagers in North West.
Lamb curry
Curries are an old Indian delicacy filled with a mix of herbs and spices and tantalising aroma. Find out how you can cook up a mouthwatering lamb curry.
Want to run a farm? Save successfully
Diligent saving reduces risk while boosting sustainability, and is important in running a farm, says MC Loock, Standard Bank agribusiness manager.
Get in a balloon
No great decisions were ever made around a boardroom table. Schedule quiet time to get away and think strategically, or you too could get run over by the traffic.
Feed the hungry
There’s a simple solution to SA’s food insecurity that doesn’t require international intervention.
Is this the end of the line for freshwater fishing?
Trout, carp and bass, introduced to SA more than 100 years ago, are now listed as invasive alien species. Fly fisherman Ian Cox talks about the impact of this on the freshwater fishing industry.
Game from the veld to the table
Demand for healthy protein has put game meat on the menu. It’s leaner than domestic livestock meat and has other health benefits, says Dr Maretha van der Merwe, consultant to WRSA.
Tractors at Eston
A large lineup of new tractors is always a feature of the Nedbank Eston Show. This year, almost 50 models were on display.
Another reason not ignore Social media
Facebook and other forms of social media are about more than just idle chat, says Greg Miles.
New tax laws
A number of interesting changes were recently tabled in the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill of 2013.
Women’s month ends on high note
DAFF acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of South African female farmers.
