The importance of pump selection
An irrigation pump ill-suited to your operation can result in wasted energy and added cost. For the best results, do your homework!
Evaluating an orchard
A variety of factors are taken into account when evaluating an orchard or vineyard.
Tools for better energy efficiency
You can find hidden ‘tools’ on your electricity bill to help keep the cost of consumption down.
Cleaning your borehole
Regularly checking for tree roots that grow into a borehole, usually just above the water level but as far down as 15m, can save you a lot of trouble.
Valuing irrigation lands on a farm
The value of irrigation land is based on type, soil, distance from water source and orientation.
Getting flood irrigation right
Although this is a simple form of irrigation said to be ideal for smallholders, it’s actually a lot more difficult to get flood irrigation right than drip irrigation or the various sprinkler systems, writes Bill Kerr.
Maintenance for energy efficiency
Regular maintenance of systems is key to a profitable farm. Such maintenance should aim to ensure that all systems run as efficiently as possible at all times.
Water rights, what you should know
The Water Act serves to protect, conserve and control the resource for the benefit of the country.
Smart metering
Energy efficiency and the financial savings that accompany it begin with measuring usage.
Metering is the only way to achieve this effectively.
Development and price of a farm
The level of a farm’s development will have a significant influence on its open market value.
Consider climatic factors when purchasing land
When purchasing land for farming purposes, climatic factors such as hail and wind must be considered.
Putting your farm up for sale
Deciding to sell the ol’ homestead is a tough call, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
ADVERTISEMENT
MUST READS
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
