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Why you can still trust trusts
Here’s a way to build a nest egg without too much interference from SARS.
Not Just Another Stroganoff
There’s more than one way to combine cream, mushrooms and rump steak. Give this major steak enhancement recipe your best shot. Your friends will love it.
Going against the grain
In a country of naysayers and prophets of doom, Grain SA members are positive about the future and dedicated to transformation, says Grain SA CEO Jannie de Villiers.
The power of numbers
Its impossible to plan properly without using numbers. But make sure you get them right!
Power ploughing
The KZN provincial heat for South Africa’s national ploughing championships was held recently at Weston Agricultural College.
How YouTube can help you
Farmers will find much of value on this hugely popular website, says Greg Miles.
The Plus factor: Amazone Catros+
It’s easy to become a dedicated convert to the Amazone Catros+, says one farmer: just test it.
How to make a perfect cup of coffee
‘Oh, give me a cup of that marvellous stuff’, goes the song. Without it nothing – not even this story – would get written on time …
Get your own house in order, South Africa!
Government’s new regulations for the importation of cattle, sheep and goats are misguided and unrealistic, says Mecki Schneider, chairperson of the Namibian Livestock Producers’ Organisation.
The long arm of the tax law
Be warned – tax authorities in other countries can use SARS to get at you!
Have you got what it takes to be great?
There are many good managers out there, but few really great ones. Here are the traits you’ll need to reach this exalted status.
Baklava: a touch of Greek, Turkish & Lebanese
This startling set of textures, flavours and aromas brings new meaning to that morning espresso. Sweet and crunchy baklava is more than a baked confection – it’s a subtle dessert too.
Solar systems: fixing future energy costs
Although South Africa’s electricity prices are low by international standards, they are set to increase annually by 8% over five years. Gregor Kuepper, managing director of SolarWorld Africa, believes that solar energy will be crucial to meeting our energy needs.
Latest from Claas
The German agricultural machinery manufacturer has a new distributor in South Africa and several notable models.
Farm mapping 2 – How a mapping can benefit your farm
Ecologist and farm planner Ben Breedlove takes Roelof Bezuidenhout through the final steps in this process, which can boost your profits.
Pasta with eggs, bacon & leeks
Pasta is a gift to the beginner cook. Here’s the faintly exotic input of Italian cuisine, married to the familiar and highly-desired flavours of eggs, bacon and leeks.
Innocence is no protection
How a taxpayer suffered great harm, and not only because of a supposedly inaccurate assessment.
Hi-tech trials
This technologically advanced planter will plant maize trials more accurately and improve the efficiency of research.
How science & technology can benefit SA agriculture
The Department of Science and Technology’s recently released Bio-Economy Strategy outlines research and development initiatives for South African agriculture. A summary follows.
