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Effective surveillance with drones
From monitoring ‘hotspots’ to counting livestock, the possibilities are endless, says Greg Miles.
Thank you, Farmer’s Weekly
A bittersweet childhood memory turned into seven years of an inspiring and challenging journey.
Selling your wool online
Can it be done, or is it a little too good to be true? Greg Miles investigates.
Farm mapping (1)
It can be both rewarding and fun to draw a picture of what your enterprise looks like now and what it could look like once you have made some well-planned changes. Ecologist and farm planner Ben Breedlove told Roelof Bezuidenhout how to go about it.
Need help? Get a business coach
The level of management skills in our farming community is generally low. The average farmer can change this by getting himself a good business coach.
The future for small-scale farmers
Josh Becker, CEO of Impele Consulting Group, offers advice on how small-scale farmers in Africa can be assisted to modernise their farming practices.
Lack of land
Human settlement and lack of accountability threaten the availability of land in Kgabalatsane.
Research will put more food on SA’s table
A South African study into the benefits of research proves that research and development is vital to a robust agricultural sector. ARC economist Aart-Jan Verschoor reports.
Hummus
Agriculture, that most noble of the sciences, came to life in the Middle East. One of the first crops was chickpeas, which means that hummus has a long history. Here is a 21st century update of this magnificent food, made with tahini and a food processor.
Fendt – X Concept tractor
Fendt is developing tractors with electrical power available for agricultural operations.
Do leaders care about SA citizens?
It took three deaths before a North West municipality prioritised an ongoing issue. It was solved in a day.
Fillets in beer
It comes as a surprise that beer is a cooking medium. We all know about wine, even sherry. But a lager – how can this be true? Read on, dear reader, read on...
Drones – every farmer will want one
As the technology improves, drones are sure to become commonplace on farms, says Greg Miles.
Kuhn’s better bales
Kuhn’s LSB 1290 is designed to produce bales 25% denser than those made with conventional balers.
Can the land issue be resolved?
Government has had 19 years to reverse the legacy of the Natives Land Act, but nothing has changed.
Make 2014 your year!
Great business managers don’t simply do what comes instinctively. They think deeply about the impact of their behaviour and actions on the people around them – and train themselves accordingly.
Smartwatch for farmers
This gadget appeared long ago in science fiction films. Last year, Samsung brought it to life, says Greg Miles.
