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The lazy man’s budget is ‘last year plus’ and it’s pretty useless. Here’s how to do it right.
Meet TONI
Getting the overall picture of the performance of various tractor and implement combinations is now easier, thanks to the Telematics on Implements system from Claas. Joe Spencer reports.
Tomato disaster: help needed now!
Faced with crop failure, farmers are laying off workers, and minimum wages make it worse.
Workshop for Soil Health at Bien Donné Agri Cape Week 2012
Healthy soil is important and a universal prerequisite for all farming activities over the spectrum from fruit and vineyards to animal production and pasture.
Focus on transformation
Commercial and new farmers will share their success stories regarding sustainable agri transformation with each other at the Bien Donné Agri Cape Week Expo that takes place at the ARC Research Farm near Simondium from 19 - 21 April.
FMS shows off new tractors
Pietermaritzburg-based Massey Ferguson dealer, FMS, recently held a field demo at Cedara. Joe Spencer reports.
Red wine beef casserole
This is a great classic with as many variations as there are cooks to make it. This version keeps it simple so allowing even the beginner cook to achieve monumental success.
SAAGA adopts tactical approach to get more avos into SA kitchens
With locally grown avocados hitting market shelves a little earlier this year, the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) will use the opportunity to encourage more South Africans to increase consumption of avos.
Contesting a will’s validity
Someone can change their last will and testament right up to the date of their death and disputing a will’s validity can be an extremely tough task.
Want a loan? Act professionally!
Over the past few years, many banks have been trying hard to accommodate small-scale farmers. It’s time that farmers played their part and paid more attention to their finances.
GM crops riding high
South African plantings of genetically modified crops are surging ahead without any evidence of ill-effects on humans, animals, or the environment, said Dr Pieter Mulder, deputy minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, at a recent biotech crop press conference in Pretoria.
A closer look at a winner
The Case IH Quadtrac 600 recently picked up a 2012 AE50 Award.
Joe Spencer reports.
‘Allow us to stay incompetent’
Managers at the Department of Rural Development & Land Reform have refused to sign peformance agreements. Surely it’s time for a major shake-up?
Italian chicken with herbs and mushrooms
The love affair with Italian cooking continues with plump and seductive thighs enhanced by herbs, mushrooms and olives. A real classic!
Make your products stand out
In the 1970s, a Tzaneen farmer started growing a small but tasty variety of pawpaw called a papino.
Sustainable Food for Life Career & Bursary Fair
A unique Career and Bursary Fair to introduce the agricultural industry, and more specific the opportunities within the entire value chain of the fresh produce industry, will be hosted on the Stellenbosch University campus on Thursday, 12 April 2012 (09:00 – 15:30).
About provisional tax
Most farmers as provisional taxpayers, so it’s important to understand the concept, says Susan Pletts.
What needs to be done to ensure food security in SA
Too many people in SA still do not get enough to eat. To attain ‘zero-hunger’, organisations such as Grain SA need to work with government to ensure enough affordable food for our nation, says Derek Hanekom, deputy minister of science and technology.
The cutting edge
Falcon’s new Rotogang is now out and the word is, the company has got it right. Joe Spencer reports.
Putting on a brave face
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech was upbeat in tone, despite the uncertain economic outlook. Below are some
of the aspects that are relevant to farmers.
