The devaluation of the currency will increase your income as well as your costs.
Agriculture is no longer merely a supplier of food, fuel and fibre – it plays a huge multifunctional role. Our government, however, doesn’t realise this.
Maize producers and maize users will have to watch the markets carefully in coming months.
Efficiency measures are necessary right now, but all decisions should be taken on a ‘total farm’ basis.
Only those who constantly strive to improve the efficiency of their farms will survive.
Believe it or not, farmers frequently find it more difficult to manage a good year than a bad one.
When it comes to high food inflation we need to look at the retail sector’s dominance of the supply chain if we’re to set matters right.
Farming is a risky business, but the rewards for those prepared to take the plunge are great.
At some stage, most successful farmers have taken a big risk and borrowed more than the calculations showed that they should – and you’ll invariably find this resulted in fast...
A recent FAO report clearly shows the huge role agriculture can play in reducing poverty and hunger and promoting stability. However, this will need pro-active action by government.
A recently released survey clearly shows that while agriculture isn’t a highly profitable business, farm workers’ wages increased by 24% per capita in 2011.
Commercial agriculture’s survival amid political uncertainty depends on South Africa’s people. If we keep our stories to ourselves, we won’t win the public’s sympathy and support.
