SA economy remains resilient

'While prospects have greatly improved, farmers must take the advice of the liquor adverts and “enjoy the better times responsibly”.'

The face of the consumer has changed

'The percentage spent on grain decreases with an increase in income and the percentage spent on dairy products increases.'

Making SA agriculture a better world competitor

'Joint action between farmers, agribusinesses and government is urgently needed to protect and improve our global competitiveness.'

Can we farmers learn from the success of kulula.com?

'It's simple, really. The answer is computer technology, and an excellent analysis and understanding of the difference between fixed and variable cost.'

There are no shortcuts – get yourself trained

'You must know the difference between fixed and variable costs, and understand the vital concept of marginal cost and income… and it's really a piece of cake.'

Perspective on the Bfap baseline projections

'There is still a lot of misunderstanding about the proper way to use baseline projections in future planning.'

‘Budgetese’: do you speak my language?

'Here we were both speaking English, but without understanding each other. It's often like this in business too, and it's a mess.'

Positive economic outlook for farmers

'The outlook for agricultural product prices remains good; there is little sign of a downturn in demand ...'

Inevitable, inaccurate, but vital fruit budgets

'A reasonably accurate crop estimate is an essential step in the annual management cycle... and with fruit we seem to get it hopelessly wrong...'

Upbeat outlook on rising feed costs

'Livestock producers will face higher feed costs, [but] fortunately the higher feed prices will result in higher US and world prices for livestock products.'

Beware the bappies: the ‘booming, aspirational and previously poor’

'If you're producing a food product that the bappies consider unpalatable, you're heading for trouble.'

Let the farmers enjoy higher prices

'A decrease in import tariffs will only result in lower consumer prices in a perfectly competitive market.'

Big bucks are escaping farmers’ pockets

'There is a lot of money to be made in agriculture - most of it lands in the pockets of agribusinesses while the farmers' share decreases.' Issue date 15 June...

Tax kit for non-accountants: bookkeeping in a box

Small business owners, who may not have access to computer software for calculating business income and expenses, can now heave a sigh of relief. Issue date 8 June 2007

Do you have your own carbon management plan?

'It's all about energy efficiency, which apart from saving the planet, saves the cash flow.

Safex: less investigation, more education needed

'In the absence of a controlled market, farmers are responsible for their own marketing decisions.'

Global warming – are you tipping?

'Our economy from an emissions perspective is more inefficient than Poland, India and even the US.'Issue Date: 30 March 2007

Global warming …fact or fiction?

'In every month this summer, evaporation has been much higher than the long-term average.'...Issue date:23 March 2007

Financial literacy opens up a whole new world

'Without understanding the key words of accounting-speak, it's a bit like trying to read Greek.' Issue Date 16 March 2007

Meat and livestock farmers in trouble?

Sharp increases in prices have a psychological effect on market participants. This is true for share prices and also for agricultural prices. Increasing prices create a feeling of well-being amongst...

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