Farm smart!
True grit sees Botswana sawmiller succeed
A sawmiller from Botswana uses an entry-level Wood-Mizer sawmill to produce high-value custom furniture out of the iron-hard logs from that country. It was predestined that Robbie Jordaan should be born in Kimberley, the diamond capital of the world. His birthplace shaped his lifelong passion for working with hard[...]
Agritech Expo: A paradise for Zambian farmers
During the mid-month of April, all roads in Zambia lead to Chisamba as this is a highlight event on the calendars of all Zambian farmers, providers of farming equipment, and citizens. The Agritech Expo is the biggest agricultural show in Zambia with an attendance of farmers of all sizes[...]
Farm management and planning: Part 1
by Louis de Jager, Kameelboom Akademie, Comprehensive practical farmer training Planning is one of the most important aspects of managing any business. This is especially true for farms and agribusinesses due to their complexity and the inherent uncertainties (such as weather and commodity prices) associated with agriculture. It is[...]
SM Structures bied boerslim besluite vir jou plaasstrukture
Laat 'n ernstige gebrek aan plaasgeboue jou skarrel om plek vir jou diere en toerusting te vind? Hierdie geboue kan vir baie verskillende doeleindes gebruik word, wat elk belangrik of selfs noodsaaklik is. SM Structures bied pasmaak oplossings volgens boere se behoeftes. Strukture bied beskerming teen eksterne elemente, 'n[...]
Plastic use in agriculture part 3
by Tapuwa Mashangwa One of the key challenges that plastic use in agriculture presents is the process of its disposal. Plastic does not break down naturally, therefore if not handled properly, it can pollute natural systems, such as the soil, plants, rivers and oceans, all of which play a[...]