Motivating people
The transfer of ownership is seen as the miracle initiator of entrepreneurship and motivation. It’s not. There are better ways.
All about assessments
These are extremely important documents for several reasons and should not be ignored.
Sustainable farming: how to profit from it
The focus on the environmental aspects of sustainable farming means that less attention
has been given to the other benefits.
Bad boss behaviour: top 10 examples of the worst
Here is my list of the worst boss behaviour I have experienced. Let these people loose in your business and they will quickly kill motivation.
When a protector fails to protect
The decisions of the Constitutional Court may not always favour those who want their assets
kept from the clutches of the government.
Food security: a future for a growing population
In order to feed nine billion people by 2050, we will require the application of modern production technology by large-scale commercial farmers.
Heed those SARS notices
A recent High Court ruling affirms that a ‘letter of warning’ constitutes ‘sufficient notice’ of an intent to obtain a civil judgement against a taxpayer.
You are your best resource
Farmers are often so busy running their enterprises that they forget to look after their own well-being.
Mentorship – you can’t wing it
To help new farmers succeed, mentorship is crucial. But mentoring itself is a skill that must be learned.
Retiring to farm
Several options are available to those who wish to farm in their retirement, and planning is essential.
Don’t mess with property rights
The Economic Freedom of the World Index clearly shows the effect of a freer economy, where property rights are properly protected.
Mentorship – the good, the bad and the ugly
We all have mentors and are mentors to others, but formal mentorship is a different matter altogether. If not managed professionally, it is sure to fail.
The long arm of the taxman
A recent case reminds us not to overlook the power of Double Tax Avoidance Agreements between countries.
How sustainable is sustainability?
Retailers use the concept of ‘sustainability’ to differentiate their products. In doing so, they add
to the cost of food to the consumer.
The BFAP’s agri outlook
The BFAP has presented a less optimistic outlook for South African agriculture this year.
A winning idea?
The equation is simple: less tax + less red tape = higher profits = more jobs. Unfortunately, in South Africa, the opposite seems to be the norm.
Trust changes everything
Total and unquestioning trust between people empowers them to move mountains.
Are we ready for our own miracle?
Peru has abandoned its self-destructive policies and the results speak for themselves. Could we be next?
Seeing red about their VAT status
A dispute between the Red Cross and SARS shows that a judge will invariably interpret a law in terms of what the legislators sought to achieve.
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