Yes, you do need building plans
Building is expensive, so it pays to spend a bit more to get proper plans approved.
Constructing a borehole, a step-by-step guide
A borehole is an expensive investment. Good construction is therefore crucial. Here are some helpful tips from earth science and groundwater consultants, Umvoto Africa.
Small-scale farmers – preparing for unity
Small-scale farmers have a role to play in the modern economy, but they must first get their act together.
The grazing question
Choosing an appropriate veld management system for your farm can be tricky and expensive. Roelof Bezuidenhout provides some tips.
Getting more mileage out of old tyres
Old tyres have a multitude of uses on a farm, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
The challenges of being a farm manager
Being a farm manager is a demanding job. Roelof Bezuidenhout provides helpful tips on how to succeed.
Farm workers – choosing the best person
Farmers who don’t put much effort into interviewing prospective new employees are looking for trouble, warns Roelof Bezuidenhout.
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.
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...
