By Deon van Wyk, ABSA Regional AgriBusiness Manager (email: deonvw@absa.co.za) It has for a long time been recognised that the
Drastic action is required to prevent future destructive wildlfires in the southern Cape, writes Neels de Ronde in his recently
Partnerships and collaborations with researchers, expert consultants, environmental NGOs and other external stakeholders has helped Mondi Forests ensure continuous improvement
The Southern African Forestry Assurance Scheme (SAFAS) is set to transform the forest certification landscape in Southern Africa and possibly
The Knysna Timber Festival will be celebrating its 8th annual showcase of local excellence across the value chain, in the
Interesting facts and myths about the Amazon By Theo Stehle The massive fires burning in the Amazon rainforest have been
Bell Equipment won Exporter of the Year Award (Large category; turnover >R200 million) and was runner-up in the Exporter of
Optimal financial structure When analysing the financial structure of the farming operation, it is important to consider the following:• The
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The South African economy is in a deep, dark hole and it is going to take a lot of work,
The establishment of a training academy at a remote rural village in southern KwaZulu-Natal is set to unlock the human
A group of leading South African commercial timber farmers has set up an exciting forestry project in central Mozambique focusing
Mentorship is a familiar concept in the context of rural development in South Africa. It refers to the process of
The Bank should always know what a client's financial position is and whether or not he/she is making progress. To
By Deon van Wyk, ABSA Regional AgriBusiness Manager (email: deonvw@absa.co.za) We have all heard and discussed the concept ‘economies of
If REMINISCENCE is a sign of old age, there must be a lot of old codgers in the forestry industry.
This film tells the story of Ozwathini, a remote rural community situated in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where
By Gilbert Plant / gilbertidplant@gmail.com The barman of the Babanango Hotel pub was a giant ex-Royal Marine. The traditional, congenial
Nelson Mandela University’s graduation season commenced on a high note with a record number of students successfully completing their studies.
South Africa’s agribusiness sector has long believed that land ownership should reflect far greater equitability and give effect to the
The Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR) has undergone a major re-structure to create a leaner and more focused organization
SA Forestry magazine editor, Chris Chapman reports on the recent FSA Annual General Meeting... The debate around expropriation of land
A lot of attention was focused on timber theft and related crimes in the Lowveld over the past few years,
Dark silhouettes slowly start to lighten as dawn breaks, giving form to the surrounding trees and bush, picking out fences
