Farmers, get to know your neighbour
City dwellers may get by without taking much interest in what goes on in their street or block of flats, but farmers simply can’t afford to ignore their neighbours, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Working capital
Make sure you can pay your bills while you wait for your farming operation to earn an income, cautions Susan Pletts.
Buying a farm – 3
Implement a record keeping system as soon as you move on to your new farm says Susan Pletts.
Buying a farm – part 2
Buyers often forget that they must pay the ‘tax’ portion of the purchase price of the farm, cautions Susan Pletts.
Buying a farm
Base the decision to buy a farm on sound business principles, not on emotion and sentiment, cautions Susan Pletts.
Retail emerging markets demystified
Land Bank’s REM financing package has some tough requirements, and many readers have asked for some of these to be clarified, writes Susan Pletts.
Easy does it!
A US academic believes farming to be one of the most stressful occupations in the world. “Profits are uncertain. Producers must adapt to rapid technological advances and consumer expectations.
How to protect your land
STEP 1: Adopt mixed farming methods
Better broiler house management
According to expert Bruce Gibson, the three golden rules for broiler house management are look, listen and smell. This week Lloyd Phillips reports on the importance of close observation.
Making money from arts and crafts
Arts and crafts can provide struggling new farmers with much-needed extra income, but this trade can often be full of disappointments, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
How to motivate yourself
To make your farming dreams come true, create an action plan, says Peter Hughes.
9 ways to dispose of plastic containers
Any container that once held pesticides or chemicals can be dangerous and must be properly disposed of.
