2021

A WORD FROM… Luke Collier September 2021 The past year has been a whirlwind for most in both business and family life. There have been losses in lives and crops in many of the farming communities across the country. With this, hardship has come – one of the most prolific seasons, with rain many have

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail September 2021 JENNY MATHEWS, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND EDUCATOR   New mechanisation comes at a huge price, so it is important to take good care of what one already owns. Remember too, that being ready to perform critical farming operations timeously can mean the difference

A checklist to use for post-harvest maintenance September 2021 PIETMAN BOTHA,  INDEPENDENT AGRI- CULTURAL CONSULTANT   The care and maintenance of farm equipment is important to prolong the life of your machinery. Through proper care and maintenance, you are minimising the risk of unexpected repairs which will cost you time and money. Here is a

Price hedging strategies using options September 2021 IKAGENG MALULEKE,  AGRICULTURAL  ECONOMIST AT GRAIN SA   A marketing strategy is a constantly evolving process. Each year will need different tools and techniques to protect against and benefit from price volatility. This article provides the basics of how options work to protect grains and oilseeds from price

Budget planning is important September 2021 RICHARD MCPHERSON,  AGRIBUSINESS AND PROJECT  MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT   The results of the summer maize crop planted in 2020 and harvested from June to July 2021 can now be assessed. The actual yields achieved and costs incurred will indicate whether or not there was success achieved within the past season’s

Manage your business risks September 2021 MARIUS GREYLING,  INDEPENDENT AGRICULTURAL  MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT   Any business faces risks. A risk being the possibility that an unforeseen, unplanned, unnatural, out of the ordinary, unexpected event may occur and may cause a loss of some nature. Although risks cannot be prevented, attention must be paid to actions to

Covid-19 A safe working environment is essential September 2021 LOUISE KUNZ, PULA IMVULA CONTRIBUTOR   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent restrictions, everyone has had to adapt quickly to a changing world. Not only are our personal lives affected by the virus, but all aspects of business and education. During the COVID-19 pandemic,