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Farming apps for Africa? Not quite!
Many helpful farming apps still need to be adapted for use here, says Greg Miles.
Exploring Steven Covey’s matrix
Time management is self management. If you never have time to do the important things in life – look in the mirror.
Weird and wonderful equipment
Unusual machines and implements for many farming tasks were on show at Nampo
How to promote effective land reform in South Africa
Michael Lyne, associate professor at New Zealand’s Lincoln University and honorary professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, recently presented the 2014 FR Tomlinson Memorial Lecture to the Agricultural Economics Association of SA. Here are excerpts pertaining to land reform.
Sonja’s Pavlova
A Pavlova is one of the greatest desserts ever invented. Like all classic recipes, this one has gone through many versions and multiple derivations. Sonja is a great cook and I am indebted to her for this exceptional recipe.
Land reform proposal: a disaster in the making
Minister Nkwinti’s radical 50:50 land reform proposal will put food security at risk and lead to increases in prices, interest rates and inflation, according to Grain SA chairperson Louw Steytler.
Chinese skottel take-away chicken
So you haven’t got a wok? Haul out your skottel braai to make this Chinese-influenced take-away special. While a skottel is a compromise in this case, it’s one that certainly works.
[Equipment] Bringing in the harvest
This year’s Nampo saw the introduction of new harvesting equipment designed for both large farms and small-scale operators.
Managers: sometimes, it’s hard to be soft
Our education is dominated by learning hard skills, yet it’s the soft skills that make for great managers. How well-balanced are you?
Small-scale farmers – preparing for unity
Small-scale farmers have a role to play in the modern economy, but they must first get their act together.
Grilled lamb chops with lemon sauce
Archaeologists can’t seem to agree on which was farmed first: sheep or goats. Judging from the wealth of recipes for lamb and mutton, my money is on sheep. Here’s a delicious lamb chop recipe with courgettes on the side.
Join the Strava tribe
Training for solo cyclists has become much more fun, thanks to this app, says Greg Miles.
Small farmer, big problem
Theoretical ideas about growing the smallholding agricultural sector sound uncomfortably like trying to re-invent the wheel, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Measure profits first, walk later
How the struggling can thrive and the successful can boost profits even further.
