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.
Bigger and better broilers
Do you want to make good money from broilers? Follow this useful advice from an expert.
Inspect the land before you buy
Choosing the wrong enterprise for your farm can ruin the land and quickly lead to poverty, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Managing for profit
Farms need to be managed carefully to make a profit. Let’s take a closer look the meaning of ‘profit’ and how to ensure your farm always makes a profit.
Make your products stand out
In the 1970s, a Tzaneen farmer started growing a small but tasty variety of pawpaw called a papino.
About provisional tax
Most farmers as provisional taxpayers, so it’s important to understand the concept, says Susan Pletts.
At last! A way to get funding.
Serious about farming? The new Land Bank loan might be for you. It has tough requirements, but offers real advantages, including recognising the Permission to Occupy (PTO), writes Susan Pletts.
Understanding commodities
The word "commodity"� is used often in discussions on agriculture, but what does it mean exactly?
Management: How to run a meeting – part 2
A badly run co-op meeting can be confusing and unproductive. By following a few rules, you can ensure that your meetings are efficient and help everyone do their job better.
