The value of learning about farming from a young age is inestimable, but unfortunately the policies of the past separated many potential farmers from the generational knowledge that should have been their birthright. Seitshiro Marumoloe was raised by his grandparents, who were small-scale farmers, and exposed to agriculture from his early childhood. He talks to […]
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER BEEN GIVEN? Never borrow money for unproductive assets. Instead of borrowing to buy a car, rather buy a tractor. And take care of your relationships, the money will follow. IF THERE WAS ONE THING YOU COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY, WHAT WOULD IT HAVE BEEN? Hiring, managing and […]
Crop farmer Seitshiro Marumaloe has a philosophy of accountability in his farming operation – to his credit. He makes no excuses when challenges arise and has pushed the pause button on frustration with government, the weather, markets and pests. Instead, he just gets on with the job. Farmers know their businesses well, as they would […]
“Accountability factors into each element of a farming operation,” says African Farming presenter Tony Ndoro. The buying and selling of animals is the lifeblood of a commercial livestock operation, and at the heart of this is the saleyard. Vleissentraal’s Johann Vosser says the auction house has a double responsibility – to their buyers and to […]
Book Review Did you know that about 90 percent of startups fail within the first five years of operation and one of the major reasons for their failure is poor brand awareness? Entrepreneur Jenna Guarneri, author of the book You Need PR: An Approachable Guide to Public Relations for Early-Stage Companies, believes that having the […]
Tell us a little about your team Even though my business was originally created in 2010 – I went back into corporate because of a few personal challenges. I restarted my business in 2021. I am still in the start-up phase and have a vision and plan to build the business to become the leading […]
Lioness Weekender learned more about Yvette Tetteh’s ambitions to build an impact driven agribusiness in Ghana that creates new local production jobs and stimulates revenue for up to 100 regional farmers. What does your company do? At Pure and Just Co. we facilitate rural-urban business by linking rural farm produce to local and foreign urban […]
Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And, do you come from an entrepreneurial background? I took the leap in 2014 and started my entrepreneurial journey. It has been the scariest yet most exciting 5 years of my life. The best decision I made was to find a great mentor and coach and consistently stretch […]
New discoveries and advances in technology make agriculture a science on the move. Farmers who stay stuck in obsolete methods do so at their peril and many of them struggle to move forward. The agricultural extension services of the past are largely non-existent, leaving many farmers without advisors to guide their progress. Input suppliers have […]
by Kathy Mann This weekend I went on a women’s retreat. On the first night I admitted to the ladies that I was really there to escape my children. Of course, I also went to renew myself and spend some time alone. It is the first time I have attended a retreat and I’m glad […]