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Prof William Bond, chief scientist at the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), explains why earlier predictions about changes to South Africa’s biomes due to climate change turned out to be wrong.

The seed company recently invested R11 million in new Monosem planting technology.

In one of my other lives, I write a weekly television review. US swamp-related documentaries grab my attention from time to time, and it was from these that I learnt about chicken-fried steak, a delicious Southern-style beef dish. Let’s get cookin’, folks…

The process of planning the future of your business is more important than the plan itself.

The current drought and other difficulties are dominating conversation among South Africa’s red meat producers, but Dr Pieter Prinsloo, second vice-chairperson of the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation, reminds us of the opportunities.

Joe Spencer continues his overview of what’s new from Valtra and Pöttinger.

This delicious dish is melt-in-the-mouth, and is a superb way to mark any occasion.

Grazing capacity is not the only factor involved in the valuation of grazing land.

South African consumers will be paying more for milk from May, due to the drought and milk supply shortages.

An assessed loss can be a valuable asset that helps you pay less tax – but it must be protected.

Valtra’s new tractors and Pöttinger’s latest implements could benefit SA farmers. Examples were on show at Agritechnica.

I come from an ancient family tradition in which we never ate pork. But when I became a man, I cooked like a man, and pork found a minor but significant role in my diet. Pork belly gets its best attention in the cooking of Asia, specifically the south-east. Here’s a delicious meal that will satisfy a hearty appetite – and, if you choose, set your tongue on fire.

The smartphone puts enormous power in your hands. How much of it are you using to make a profit for your business?

Land reform tops the list of priorities affecting South African agriculture, given the current policy environment in which the sector operates. Dr John Purchase, CEO of the agricultural business chamber, Agbiz, examines current and planned developments in land reform.

Most of us spend time and effort on making dips, rather than on the dip vehicle, call it what you will. This results in first-class dips smeared on sometimes stale, industrially made dip chips made of 90% salt and 10% very old oil. Here’s the best dip chip in the history of the world.

Joe Spencer takes a closer look at New Holland’s award-winning T7.315 tractor as well as improvements in other models.

An irrigation pump ill-suited to your operation can result in wasted energy and added cost. For the best results, do your homework!

Misleading instructions. Unreasonable tax inspectors. No wonder farmers struggle to claim diesel rebates.

Roelof Bezuidenhout summarises a study by American ecologist, Dr John Carter, and five other researchers, who question the holistic management grazing system’s assumptions about grasslands and how they are grazed.

This trailer offers innovation and versatility, and could prove a boon for many farmers.