Can we invent our way out of this drought?
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos once said one of the only ways to get out of a tight box is to invent a way out, and when I think of tight boxes in this context, I can’t help but think of the drought we’re experiencing at the moment.
‘Waste not, want not’ is easier said than done
The global population hit the seven billion mark in October 2011, and with it came greater public awareness of food security.
Keep track of your cattle at all times
Save money and keep your cows healthy with this electronic monitoring system.
‘Where does my laughter hurt you?’
I doubt whether there were many farmers – many South Africans in fact – who enjoyed seeing President Jacob Zuma chortle his way through his last parliamentary question-and-answer session for the year.
Test your water – instantly
This sensor will detect bacteria species in a sample in real time.
This too shall pass
The Big Bang left the universe in a constant state of change, and the climate here on planet Earth is no exception.
Getting priorities straight
I like to think of myself as being reasonably even-tempered. But, like everyone, there are certain things that get my blood boiling. One of these is cruelty to the helpless and innocent.
Look after your staff and your staff will look after you
Richard Branson recently employed an ‘unlimited leave policy’. Risky, maybe, but it was a bold move and it worked.
A drought to test any farmer’s mettle
Who would have thought that the simple act of handling could be so detrimental to an animal’s health?
30 years of easy record-keeping
Numerous free Excel templates are available for farmers to download, says Greg Miles.
First get the basics right
The agendas of Afasa and Agri SA’s recent conferences, held a week apart at the same venue in Pretoria, had striking similarities.
The must-have mobile scanner
This great app allows you to scan documents on the go with your phone, says Greg Miles.
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