‘Two’ good to be true

South African maize producers are too efficient for their own good!

Keeping it simple

The current economic situation remains unstable, but by applying a few common-sense measures we can better weather whatever storms lie ahead.

Finding food for Africa

South Africa's commercial farmers can help contribute to food security in Sub-Saharan Africa where half the population faces starvation.

Spotlight on swiss bankers

Just a short plane trip away from most major southern African cities is the financial paradise that is Botswana, where discretion is valued.

Why state land plans are unconstitutional

Government proposes to interfere in property sales, but the South African constitution makes no legal provision for it to override landowners' rights. In fact, it forbids it.

Your most important business decision

Recruiting and selecting staff members isn't rocket science, but thorough planning is needed to make the right decision.

Keeping an eye on Doha

The Doha Round will, in time, result in more freedom for the international market. This will reduce South African agriculture's competition with highly subsidised countries, but also remove a lot...

The job advert – don’t blow it

We all know it's the people who make the difference between a good and bad business. So why do so many employers make such a mess of their recruitment process?

New Consumer Protection Act

The new Consumer Protection Act gives consumers a lot of power. Since farmers share the responsibility for product quality, they need to stick to good agricultural practices - or risk...

Sureties just never go away

When a business is sold, the shareholders and guarantors of the company's debts have to make sure the debts are settled. Issue date:

How would you like to work for these guys?

A job advert may be aimed at the job seeker, but it also provides an insight into the competence, attitude and ways of a business and its management. And the...

A major milestone in SA tax law

The newly released South African Income Tax Amendment Bill contains highly innovative material to deal with existing restrictive rules.

Ayoba spirit Let’s keep it alive!

Behaviour changes attitude, and the powerful tool of sport, with its magic of creating common vision and purpose, brings this about.

Smaller business options

Different business vehicles are taxed in different ways, which should guide your vehicle choice before you start up.

Do you have what it takes to become a ‘great’ manager?

‘Inborn talents do predispose certain people to becoming more successful than others, but each of the five indispensable talents of a great manager can be honed and developed.’

Pravin’s budget: a successful balancing act

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan has managed to balance income and expectations with his first budget, albeit without mentioning agriculture.

So how’s your service delivery down on the farm?

'How much time and disruption is there in your life due to your own poor service delivery, and how much is it costing you?

Nothing is certain but death, taxes & risk

'A crucial part of any manager's job is to recognise risk and manage it. Here's how it's done.'

Exporting farmers must be forex experts

'If you're an exporter, [foreign exchange] is one of your top risks, and yet again and again I come across farmers who pay scant attention to it.'

Wars, conflict – it’s all business

“Dudley's prices are ridiculous,” said Joe, “I can buy better quality animals at a lot less, including transport, from Solly in Middelberg.” “Rubbish,” responded Dudley, “Our animals are younger and...

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