Guidelines to help you with your farm vehicle inspection Imagine that you are in your peak harvesting season and your tractor breaks down. You have no backup and are dependent on this one tractor, what…
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How to create tasks for your farm digitally
Using digital technology to help you farm better The modern-day farmer who enjoys working with technology will stand the test of time. If anything, COVID-19 has taught us that we should all embrace technology and…
Farming without water
WATER is a crucial resource in any farming activity, therefore, you cannot farm without it. A serious challenge that threatens the farming industry today is drought and if farmers are already experiencing major losses due to…
Funding requirement checklist for Farmers
The decision to seek funding or investment for your farm requires a significant amount of planning and detailed thought on what and how you are going to finance your farm. And if you are seeking…
Funding organisations for Farmers
It’s no secret that farming is a highly capital intensive business and if you are a farmer looking for funding to start or expand your business, the following companies may just be the best place…
What entrepreneurs need to know about Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) funding
When seeking funding as an entrepreneur from a Venture Capitalist (VC) or Private Equity (PE) firm, it’s important to understand the difference between the two and their appetite for business. The Southern African Venture Capital…
6 Farming apps to help you with your production
It’s no secret that technology has been at the forefront in driving change and innovation to the agricultural sector, to help farmers improve efficiencies on their farms. As a grower, I embrace the adoption of…
Things you need to know before quitting your job to start farming
Looking back at my journey and how I ventured into farming, I wish I could have consulted with more farmers and have done more planning and preparation into what I was getting myself into. Having…
What farming has taught me about life
If you have ever read somewhere or had someone tell you that farming is not for the faint-hearted, take it from me, it is not. As much as the idea of farming may seem glamorous,…
5 Steps to help you start farming
Despite agriculture being one of the least favourable career sectors to pursue, it’s fascinating to see a high level of interest from people wanting to start farming. The most common question people often ask me…