Agendas and minutes: commonly used meeting procedures
Whether you’re in a co-op or one of a few farmers getting together to buy inputs at a better price, knowing how to run a meeting will contribute to your...
Advice on how to conduct a meeting
Whether you’re in a co-op or just one of a few farmers getting together to buy inputs at a better price, knowing how to run a meeting will contribute to...
The benefits of insulation
Insulating is a relatively simple and affordable procedure. And it saves a significant amount of electricity.
Grazing and land value
Grazing capacity is not the only factor involved in the valuation of grazing land.
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...
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.
Buying agricultural land – know your market
Buying a farm in South Africa calls for careful consideration and in-depth investigation. The purchase of high-potential agricultural land is a costly affair which should be approached with sound knowledge...
Buying a farm? Consider value, price & location
Director at TG Kruger Real Estate, Rumpff Krüger, advises us what to consider when buying a farm.
Farmer behaviour, what type of farmer are you?
Knowing what type of farmer you are, which has nothing to do with what you produce – could mean the difference between success and failure.
Easy, affordable ways to cut on-farm electricity costs
There are a number of simple, relatively inexpensive changes farmers can implement to decrease their electricity usage. Prof Alan Brent of the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies at...
