Misleading instructions. Unreasonable tax inspectors. No wonder farmers struggle to claim diesel rebates.
The Red Meat Producers’ Organisation should be commended for developing and implementing a beef futures market. Let’s hope it gets off the ground.
If the humble crop of cotton can be differentiated to bring success to thousands of subsistence farmers in Uganda, we can do the same with our products.
The heavy tax burden of the average South African taxpayer is stifling growth at every turn.
Farmers are advised to spend money cautiously until the SA economy shows some direction.
A lack of integrity is just plain bad for business, not to mention the country.
These cannot be used to offset gains made in other transactions by the taxpayer in the same tax year.
This is especially true if government persists in being its own worst enemy.
Mega farmers share a common characteristic: their success depends on dealing successfully with people.
The amount of red tape that farmers have to navigate in order to obtain a rebate is astounding.
It’s not all bad news. The weak currency is a mixed blessing for South Africa’s farmers.
Here are the ‘Big Six’ resolutions that you need to make and follow this year.
SARS has obvious weaknesses, but if we have to be honest, our tax authorities are better to work with than those in our neighbouring countries.
With good planning and careful management, farmers will be able to survive the difficult times created by the current drought.
The game we all love mirrors many of the challenges facing any organisation.
South Africa’s tensions around access to AGOA graphically illustrate the power of major trading countries such as the US.
Forget about government’s land reform mess. Build your business and help small-scale farmers yourself.
Here’s hoping that Santa will come through on at least some of these…
Taxes are necessary. It is how they are spent that is cause for concern.
Economic conditions and prospects have deteriorated since July 2015.
