Farmer's Weekly

MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS

More
awards
for Valtra
G Series

The Valtra G Series tractor has The Valtra G Series tractor has a cab with room for two, and provides
amassed an impressive number a sweeping view through its large window. PHOTOS: AGCO
of accolades since it was
unveiled in August 2020. The manufacturer describes the people, with excellent visibility in all
Valtra G Series as “a little giant” directions, including upwards, thanks
Shortly after being introduced and a multipurpose tractor that to a combined glass area of 5,7m².”
last year, Valtra’s G135 was can be operated comfortably while
named the Best Utility Tractor performing tasks effortlessly. UNIQUE DESIGN
at the European Tractor of the Year AND FUNCTIONALITY
2021 awards. Then, earlier this year, “The G Series combines compact “I have to say, winning in the highly
the Valtra G135 received the Red size with agility and a modern competitive iF Design Award competition
Dot Design Award 2021 in the Red design. It is also the perfect with the completely new Valtra G135
Dot: Product Design award series. tractor for front-loader tasks. is really quite stunning. Never before
has the same machine managed to
The most recent award, also bestowed “Work is facilitated by easy and grab an award at both the Red Dot and
upon the Valtra G135, was an iF unobstructed access to the cab via iF Design Awards,” said Wihinen.
Design Award in the vehicles category, self-cleaning steps, as well as a
awarded by the World Design Guide. comfortable and spacious cab for two According to Valtra’s statement, the jury
that adjudicated the iF Design Awards
Kimmo Wihinen, industrial design The Valtra G Series G135 tractor, considered the G135 to be especially
and user experience manager at Valtra, which was launched in 2020, innovative in the field of design.
said in a statement: “The G Series is has won several awards for
a popular tractor that has already functionality and design. “It was also particularly nice that the
been named tractor of the year [in the jury praised not only the successful and
utility category], which suggests that unique design of the G Series, but also its
we are indeed doing things right.” functionality. These are ultimately work
machines, and we really focus a lot of
48 farmer’sweekly 28 MAY 2021 attention on usability and work efficiency,
which also have a big impact on the
daily lives and work of our customers.

“For example, the very low engine
cover, the narrow front frame, the
large panorama window, and the easy-
to-use interface are not just design
considerations. Above all, they contribute
towards an agile, compact and productive
front-loader tractor,” Wihinen said.
For more information on the equipment
in this report, email Denene
Erasmus at [email protected].
Subject line: Equipment. FW

110 YEARS ON THE LAND

HORSE TALK

Riding without reins trot, and then finally at the canter.
These exercises teach the rider balance.
Teaching yourself to ride without reins will not only improve your They enforce the need to keep his/her
balance, but will also improve the balance of your horse, says Dr Mac. heels down and to look up and in the
direction that the horse is moving.

A rider’s shoulders and hips should
also be in line and at a right angle to
the direction that the horse is going.
Eventually, these exercises can be
repeated without stirrups, and the
whole process begins again. Needless
to say, the exercises are best done on
quiet horses when first beginning.

When leading the horse, gradually loosen your grip on the lead, until BALANCE FOR YOUR HORSE
it follows you without you having to pull. PIXABAY If the rider is unbalanced, the horse is
also likely to be unbalanced. The horse
Over the years, I have found The rider would then gradually progress feels every movement the rider makes.
that one of the main reasons to touching the top of his/her head Leaning on your hands, for example,
for poor balance in riders and while riding through this gaits or will not only make him unbalanced,
but will also be heavy on his mouth,
poor behaviour in horses is that riders touching the hindquarter of the horse. making it difficult for him to move
forward properly. It may also make
use their reins for balance. This causes him reluctant to be ridden at all.

injuries to the gums, neck and back YOUR HORSE Horses need their own lessons in
muscles of the horse, which in turn may NEEDS TO LEARN balance and rhythm. This starts with a
result in these horses bucking, bolting or TO FOLLOW YOUR lot of groundwork. Always remember
exhibiting other undesirable behaviour. VOICE AND BODY to use positive reinforcement, like
Removing the reins in this instance could LANGUAGE CUES praising and stroking (not treats), until
work wonders to improve the horse’s WHILE YOU ARE the horse is relaxed. This will also teach
behaviour. For example, I once reschooled RIDING OR LUNGING the horse to follow voice and body cues.
a top showjumper with a tendency to
bolt by having him ridden in a rope On the ground, start the exercise by
halter. We then moved on to a snaffle leading the horse from the left and from
the right. Leading on the left tends to be
bit with loose reins. It stopped bolting. easier than leading on the right. If the
horse resists either lead, keep relaxed.
In order to develop a balanced seat, Having mastered this, the rider may If it tries to bite or kick, go back to the
drawing board: the lunge arena. Here,
riding instructors tend to put beginner move onto riding with both arms held while lunging, teach the horse to stop
and go following your voice. Then go
riders on schoolmasters. These horses out sideways or on their hips, or twisting back to the halter and try the exercise
again. While leading, loop the lead rein
are generally considered bomb-proof, his/her shoulders so that one arm points until the horse follows you without
you pulling. You can now move onto
which means they are unlikely to spook, forward and the other backwards. riding. Start in the lunge arena, slowly
loosening the reins as you are riding.
bolt or buck. The instructor would then This, of course, is a long process, and As you do this, use your balance and
pressure from your body to steer the
have the rider walk, trot and canter always starts at the walk. Months horse. It needs to learn leg aids for
moving left and right in a circle and
without using the reins. This could (or maybe even years) later, this is should stop when you say “whoa”.

sometimes include holding onto the followed by completing the same Remember that reins are there to
reinforce your leg and body movements;
pommel of the saddle with one hand. exercises in the sitting and rising they are not meant to help you
balance. The ideal balanced seat means
that you can ride without reins.
Dr Mac is an academic, a practising
equine veterinarian and a stud owner.
Email her at [email protected].
Subject line: Horses. FW

28 MAY 2021 farmer’sweekly 49

liFestyle Frugal Feasts

Cottage pie
with rustic
mashed
potato
topping

Served with vegetables of your
choice, this dish will keep you
warm on cold winter nights.
Recipe and photo: Potato Nation.

seRVes 6 to 8

3 large potatoes
Handful of chopped fresh rosemary
or 2 tsp dried rosemary
125ml low-fat milk
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
500g lean mince
100g baby marrows, grated
1 medium carrot, grated
1 tin tomato-and-onion mix
1 packet tomato paste
60ml red wine
Fresh basil or oregano
1 tsp Parmesan cheese

• Place the whole, unpeeled potatoes in a
large pot and add enough water to cover.
Put the lid on and bring to a boil over
a high heat. Reduce to a medium-low
heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes,
or until the potatoes are tender when
pierced. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Cut the potatoes into chunks and
add the fresh or dried rosemary
together with the milk.
• Using a potato masher, mash
until mostly smooth, and then
season with salt and pepper.
• In a separate pan, sauté the onion
and garlic until translucent, and then
add the mince and brown well.
• Add the remaining ingredients
(except the Parmesan) and
reduce over a medium heat.
• Place the mince into an ovenproof
dish, top with the mashed potato
and Parmesan, and bake for
20 to 25 minutes, or until golden
brown. Serve and enjoy! FW

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lifestyle Crossword

Crossword 411

ACROSS 12345678
3. Terrestrial bird of the pheasant family,
9 10
native to South Asia and Africa (9)
9. Feed on rough shoots of plants (6) 11
10. Level; uniform (4)
11. Device controlling the speed of 12 13 14 15

a watch (9) 16 17 18 19 20
12. An official South African language (6)
15. Genus of plants with tuberous roots, 21 22 23 24

long tapering leaves and large, 25 26
showy flowers (4)
16. Young eel (5) 27 28
19. Edible seed coats of cereal grain (4)
21. Events venue surrounded 29
by seating (5)
22. Trades goods for money (5) 30 31
25. Evergreen coniferous tree with
scale-like leaves and durable wood (7) 32 33
27. Unwell (4)
28. Stroll (5) 34 35 36 36 37
29. Critical judgement or observation (9)
30. Scent (5) 38 39 40 41 42
31. Smallest pig in a litter (4)
32. The ‘New World’ (7) 43 44 45 46 47
34. Endures (5)
37. A joining together or marriage (5) 48
38. Counterfeit (4)
40. Country sandwiched between 49 50
Chinese Tibet to the north
and India to the south (5) 51
43. Cabbage salad (4)
45. Park or forest officer (6) 17. Preparation conferring immunity MySteRy wORd
48. Large, thistle-like perennial plant to disease by inoculation (7)
grown for its edible flower buds (9) _______
49. Remains of a destroyed building (4) 18. Relating to cold-blooded,
50. Memorial of success or glory (6) scaly vertebrates (9) Crossword 406: 23 april 2021
51. Perfect or typical example (9) aCross: 1. Capsicum; 5. Cultivar; 9. nodule;
20. Type of black tea from India (5) 10. Ultimately; 11. diseased; 14. hams;
dOwn 23. Performing hard physical work (9) 17. alarm; 18. Realistic; 19. naïve; 20. topic;
1. Weapons (4) 24. Sugar-substitute tablet (9) 22. Morocco; 23. Genet; 25. erode;
2. One of a pair born at a single birth (4) 26. Outermost layer of a fruit (7) 27. heartwood; 28. lifer; 30. Idea;
3. Wild after escaping captivity 29. Vehicle collision (5) 32. Sextants; 34. Parmigiano; 35. lanner;
33. Currency of Botswana (4) 36. delegates; 37. tempest.
or domestication (5) 35. The onion genus (6) dowN: 1. Canadian; 2. Pedestrian; 3. Cress;
4. Eukaryotic organisms that are 36. An official South African language (6) 4. Mould; 5. Catch; 6. transact; 7. Vienna;
39. Room inside a building’s roof (5) 8. Rhythmic; 12. acre; 13. evaporate;
unwelcome in swimming pools (5) 41. Asian or African tree of the 15. artichoke; 16. Ricotta; 21. Proponents;
5. Young horse (4) 23. Galloped; 24. thriving; 25. edit; 26. eyesores;
6. At some time afterwards (5) Diospyros genus, yielding hard, 29. Floral; 31. awake; 32. Snout; 33. Xylem.
7. Genus of bulbous perennial flowering heavy, blackish wood (5) Mystery word: elephant
42. Sharp mountain ridge (5)
plants of rocky and arid habitats, 44. Constant dull pain (4)
native to South Africa (6) 46. Midday (4)
8. Of climate, mild, pleasant and 47. Reflection of sound (4)
favouring growth (6)
12. Poisonous umbrella-shaped fungus (9)
13. Characteristic of plants of the

olive family (9)
14. Equipment (4)

52 farmer’sweekly 28 May 2021 110 years on the land

Hillbilly Homes LIFESTYLE

A cottage for a farm manager and family

Dear Jonno, can convert to what they require. They They will also need three carports on
Thanks for the sketches you sent. I’ve will need at least one children’s bedroom, the side of the home, about 4m away.
chosen one that has an internal stairway a guest bedroom, a storeroom and an Kind regards,
to an attic area for additional rooms, office, as well as a shower and toilet. Byron
which my farm manager and his family

Ground floor: Attic floor:
88,5m2 + porches 65m2 head-height area

Dear Byron, The cottage can be built in phases to make it The carports can be positioned to
Based on the six two-bedroom cottages more affordable. The ground floor can be built enable access to the cottage. So, as you
I emailed to you and the one that you first, and the attic floor can then be built up to can see, I have indicated an entrance
have chosen, I’ve included the attic floor roof height. The internal walls of lightweight door on the side of the living room.
facilities you requested in my sketch timber can be added when finances permit. Kind regards, Jonno FW
layout for your farm manager’s cottage.
28 MAY 2021 farmer’sweekly 53
Jonno Smith is a registered architect. Email [email protected] or visit hillbillyhomes.co.za.
Please provide details of the proposed development.

LIFESTYLE Hitching Post

THE children, as I have three
HITCHING teenagers, and he must have a
POST job and be financially stable.
DEBRA

I’m a 54-year-old woman seeking
a man for old-fashioned letter-
writing and go-slow discovery.
Tell me about your favourite author,
when you plant tomatillos, your
adventures in artichokes and
arbitrage, and when you first
discovered tantric philosophy
and Adho Mukha Vrksasana.
Waiting at my postbox.
BUTTERDISH, CPT

I would very much like to meet a KwaZulu-Natal. I have brown hair, Ek is ’n blanke, tweetalige dame
man of 70 years or older for a serious brown eyes, and am 165cm tall. en is baie lief vir my Skepper.
relationship. I am 170cm tall, of average VIRGO 1966 Ek het myself goed opgepas. Ek is baie
weight, and I do not drink or smoke. alleen, met geen kind of kraai om my nie.
Integrity is important, as is financial Ek is ’n 77-jarige weduwee met baie liefde Ek verlang ’n saggeaarde lewensmaat
stability. I live in the Eastern Cape en respek vir my medemens. Die stilte van tussen 69 en 80 jaar wat ’n sterk
on a relative’s farm (temporarily), van die natuur, braai en rugby maak deel gees het en ’n vrou sal waardeer.
and I’m prepared to relocate. The uit van my menswees. Ek woon in ’n Tyd stap aan, so kom ons probeer.
person I’d like to connect with does aftreeoord in die Oos-Kaap. Mans van 78 ALLEEN, 1619
not necessarily have to be a farmer; a tot 80 jaar kry voorkeur. Ek wil die dag
decent retired chap would be perfect. wanneer hy kom kuier moet kan spog HOW TO PLACE A POST: The service is free,
LOOKING FORWARD TO by mense aan wie hy voorgestel word. confidential and open to those over 18. Posts or
MEETING YOU, 6170 VERSTEEKTE JUWEEL WAG OM replies cannot be written on behalf of someone
ONTDEK TE WORD, 6034 else, and you must supply a pseudonym. Posts
I’m a 54-year-young divorced lady must not exceed 50 words and your address must
living in Douglasdale. I’m a bookkeeper, I am going on 48, and I don’t drink be legible. Sign with your name and surname. Send
and I grew up on a smallholding, or smoke. I would like to meet a white your post to Hitching Post, PO Box 1797, Pinegowrie
so I understand the rural lifestyle. Christian gentleman between the ages 2123 or email [email protected].
I would love to share my future with of 50 and 70 who treats women with
a kind farmer either in the Cape or love and respect. He should love HOW TO REPLY TO A POST: Send a response
in a sealed, SA-stamped envelope and write the
pseudonym of the person to whom it should be
sent on the front cover in pen. Place this into
a second SA-stamped envelope and send it to
Hitching Post, PO Box 1797, Pinegowrie 2123.

Holistic Health

Further back-strengthening exercises
Back muscles play a key role in
the body’s core stability, and your back and core, as recommended as far as you can without strain.
when they are in good shape, by a registered physiotherapist (see Each time you roll up, lift your arms
they help prevent unnecessary FW, 21 May for other exercises). horizontally in line with your body.
stress to the structures that support Do 10 repetitions, take a breather for
the body, such as the ligaments. Before you start, pull your stomach one minute, and then do another 10.
in, imagining that your belly button
While the back has to keep the body is being drawn towards your spine. For another exercise, position yourself
upright, it needs the co-operation of This helps to tone the muscles and on your hands and knees, known in
the core muscles at the front to do so. It reduce any strain on your back. yoga as the cat pose. Pull your belly
also helps not to be obese or frequently button in as tightly as you can, hold
constipated. In the case of the latter, EXERCISES for 30 seconds, and then release and
the intestines push forward and cause Lie on your back with your knees relax. Do this 10 times. – Johanita Louw
the stomach muscles to slacken. bent and your arms at your sides. Louw farms vegetables and has had a
Starting off very gently, roll your lifelong interest in holistic nutrition.
What follows here are two relatively chin towards your chest, and then Email her at farmersweekly@caxton. co. za.
simple exercises for strengthening do the same with your shoulders, Subject line: Holistic health. FW

54 farmer’sweekly 28 MAY 2021 110 YEARS ON THE LAND

Book Reviews liFestyle

Politics, private investigators and pooches

Former minister of trade and industry Rob Davies on the elusive ‘new deal’, the adventures of a female
Japanese PI, a small dog with a big heart, and a delightful flap in an English country village.

Towards a New deal djaNgo: a small dog The FiNe arT oF Flappy eNTerTaiNs
by Rob Davies wiTh a big hearT iNvisible deTecTioN by Santa Montefiore
(Jonathan Ball, R300) by Peter Comley by Robert Goddard (Simon & Schuster, R330)
Davies has been helping (Lime Tree Press, R260) (Bantam, R320) Flappy Scott-Booth is a
to shape a ‘new deal’ for Comley’s memoir of his time Umiko Wada enjoys strange mix of double-
South Africans, starting running a safari business excitement at one remove in barrelled entitlement and
with the anti-apartheid in Botswana, written using the Tokyo one-man private Lady Bountiful as she queens
struggle and now trying the household’s adored detective agency where it over her pretty Devon
to bring greater economic dog Django as the central she works. Then the boss village, organising all the
equality to the country. character, is now available sends her to a meeting in fundraisers and parties just
This explains why this again in both paperback London with a female client. the way she wants them.
semi-memoir is dominated and e-book format.
by political and economic That’s drama enough, but Flappy even has her
issues, descriptions of their The use of Django, a feisty she is also left on her own husband trained never to
context, and discussion of the little Jack Russell, is an when he’s murdered. question her and to stay out
success or failure of Davies’s inspired choice. He is cute of her way during the day
attempts to improve on them. and irresistible and, like most While earnestly trying to by playing golf. But when
dogs of this breed, sometimes follow up her leads, she gets another socially upmarket
Over 14 chapters, he writes needs to be protected from attacked and hospitalised, couple, Hedda and Charles
a politico-economical history himself because he takes thanks to an unusually tall Harvey-Smith, moves into
of the period that allows on anything, apparently Japanese man. What are the village and into a more
his personal experiences, convinced that he’s really the chances of that in all of impressive house and
wry humour and activism the size of an elephant. London, when she fades into garden, Flappy finds herself
to appear in anecdotes that the background like any other challenged, and by someone
are woven in, but never In fact, Django starts by generic Japanese tourist? who seems so above the
dominate his clear political putting bull terrier Buford in jockeying for status that
and economic analyses. its place. Notwithstanding Wada follows the trail to Flappy is left baffled.
this dog’s size and strength, Iceland, slowly tiptoeing
In that sense, Davies is Django believes that it should through incongruities, being Making things more
almost a shadow in his own definitely be subservient to threatened, trusted, and left complicated is the instant
book, yet he still succeeds in him as the new pack leader. to fight for herself. As she attraction between
vividly depicting the different does, Wada comes to realise Flappy and Charles …
periods and the apparently Equally, Django’s alert that her dormant sense of
intractable challenges that senses often save the day in justice is being awoken. The scheming and the
were sometimes faced. the bush in this amusing, scrapes make for a gentle
though sometimes tear- Goddard offers a great comedy of manners to
An absorbing read that jerking, tale of bushveld life. set of characters, with warm up winter.
informs and has you Django is a great read to curl welcome hints that Farmer’s Weekly’s book reviewer,
questioning what you up with this coming winter. Wada might become a Patricia McCracken, is a features
thought you knew. new series character. and investigative journalist. FW

28 May 2021 farmer’sweekly 55

LIFESTYLE Great Tales

Deadly on the battleground,
kindly in the barracks

Major-General Dan Pienaar was a brilliant strategist and leader of men during the East African and Western
Desert campaigns of the Second World War, and became revered in his lifetime. Graham Jooste tells us about
him, and the many legendary battles in which he fought.

ABOVE: Major-General Dan Pienaar, CB, DSO
and two bars. PHOTOS: SPRINGBOK RECORD

RIGHT: The Second Battle of El Alamein opened officers’ course at Sandhurst. He did When war broke out in September
with a massive British night artillery barrage. Here, well, and in 1922 was promoted to 1939, Smuts promoted Pienaar to the
adjutant of the South African Field rank of brigadier, and in May 1940
infantry carriers and ambulances are silhouetted Artillery. At 29, he was the youngest Pienaar took over command of the
against the glare from the guns. Pienaar and his person to hold that rank in the 1st South African Infantry Brigade.
entire British Empire at that time. This consisted of three regiments: the
1st Brigade played a major role in the battle. First Transvaal Scottish, the First Cape
HE HAD ‘TOTAL Town Highlanders and the Royal Natal
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DISREGARD FOR HIS Carbineers. All South African volunteers
OWN SAFETY, AND wore an orange flash on their shoulders.
Daniel Hermanus Pienaar was born SOLICITUDE FOR
in Ladybrand in the Orange Free THE MEN UNDER EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN
State on 27 August 1893. During HIS COMMAND’ Italy had gained two small colonies in
the First World War (1914-1918), he first East Africa – Italian Eritrea and Italian
served under General Louis Botha as By 1930, Pienaar was a lieutenant- Somaliland – in the early part of the 20th
an artilleryman during the invasion of colonel serving in the First Field Service century. Then, from 1935 to 1937, Italian
German South West Africa, then with the Brigade and stationed at Ladysmith in dictator Benito Mussolini attacked and
South African Overseas Expeditionary Natal. From there, he was transferred defeated Abyssinia (Ethiopia) to form,
Force under General Jan Smuts when to Bloemfontein, where he took over with its other territories, what became
it fought against the Germans in East Orange Free State Command. known as Italian East Africa. In June
Africa. During this gruelling and difficult 1940, Italy entered the war on the side
campaign with the South African Field of Germany, making its colony in East
Artillery Brigade, Pienaar was mentioned Africa an obvious threat to the Allies.
several times in despatches for bravery.
110 YEARS ON THE LAND
From 1917 until the end of the war,
Pienaar saw action in Palestine. The
24-year-old finished the war with the
rank of subaltern in the British Army.

At the end of the war, he returned to
his Union Defence Force duties in South
Africa. After being commissioned,
he was sent to England to train as a
battery commander and attend a staff

56 farmer’sweekly 28 MAY 2021

In July 1940, the 1st South African against the advancing German forces
Infantry Brigade sailed for Kenya and intent on capturing Egypt and the
soon moved into positions along the Suez Canal. Pienaar was now awarded
Kenya-Abyssinia border. Intensive his first DSO (Distinguished Service
patrolling was undertaken north of Lake Order) and promoted to major-general.
Rudolf in the wild Turkana country,
where Merille and Turkana tribesmen Then, on 21 June 1940, came the
were waging a war of their own. The shattering news that the 2nd South
Merille, in Italian pay, were supplied by African Infantry Division under General
the Italians with arms and munitions, Hendrik Klopper had been captured
whereas the Turkana supported the at Tobruk. Pienaar was furious with
Allied cause in this strange border war. British High Command, who had
refused a request from Klopper to allow
The South African troops made their his troops to fight their way out before
final preparations for the advance into being encircled by the Germans.
Abyssinia and Somaliland to take on the
Italians. By the end of December 1940, Pienaar’s brilliant leadership of his
the South African forces were stretched brigade at the Second Battle of El Alamein,
over an 800km front under the command which stopped the Afrika Korps in
of Major-General George Brink. its tracks, brought him more honours.
The battle, with the Allied forces under
EL WAK the overall command of Lieutenant-
The Italian stronghold of El Wak
became a major target for the Allied General Bernard Montgomery,
forces, and Pienaar and his 1st was the first major land battle
Brigade opened the attack on it when victory of the war for the Allies.
the order to advance was received.
TRAGEDY
The Royal Natal Carbineers After three years of command
stormed nearby El Buro Hachi with and combat, Pienaar made ready
bayonets fixed and chanting a Zulu to return to South Africa on
war cry. The Transvaal Scottish, leave. But on 19 December 1942,
exploiting another opening, captured the aircraft he was travelling in,
valuable military documents, a Lockheed Lodestar, suffered a
including the Italian battle plans. defect after take-off and crashed
into Lake Victoria. Pienaar
The South African Air Force also and 11 other South Africans
deserves credit; its aircraft provided were killed. He was only 49.
vital information on Italian positions Sam Brewer, war correspondent for
in the dense bush leading to El Wak. the Chicago Tribune, wrote in an obituary
that Pienaar was acknowledged “as
Pienaar was everywhere during the one of the best fighting leaders the
final assault. The story goes that when British have found in this war”.
a high-ranking British officer asked him “He was every inch a soldier and a
how he would take El Wak, he responded, man, and on top of that had a quality
“Ag, man, I’ll sommer send in my Jocks!” not always found in a tough general.
He was loved like a father by his men.
El Wak fell at the cost of just two South More than once he had hard words with
Africans and more than 100 Italians. It higher authorities when he thought that
is hardly surprising that by this stage insufficient attention was being paid to
the Italian forces had dubbed the South the safety and comfort of his boys who
Africans ‘The Apostles of Terror’. were bearing the brunt of the fight.
“Two points struck everybody who met
The South African Engineering Corps Dan Pienaar. Firstly his total disregard for
subsequently built a bridge across the his own safety, and secondly his solicitude
Juba River before the rainy season, for the men under his command.”
opening up the interior to the troops. • Sources: Rosenthal, E. 1943. General
Dan Pienaar: His Life and His
With the battles of El Wak, the Juba, Battles. Unie-Volkspers; SA Military
Combolcia and Amba Alagi behind them, History Museum, Johannesburg.
the 1st Brigade were posted to Libya to face Graham Jooste is an author and historical
the Afrika Korps under the command of researcher. Email him at farmersweekly@
‘The Desert Fox’, General Erwin Rommel. caxton.co.za. Subject line: Great tales. FW

NORTH AFRICA The three famous regiments that made 28 MAY 2021 farmer’sweekly 57
Pienaar’s men excelled in the furious up the 1st South African Infantry Brigade:
battles of Sidi Rezegh and Gazala the Cape Town Highlanders, the Transvaal
Scottish, and the Royal Natal Carbineers.

PROPERTY

FARMS UNDERBERG
SOLD • Sam (26ha) sold by Anna Jordan
to Supertrade 3107 Investments
for R800 000.
• Spring Grove (1,6ha) sold by
Gavin Hayhoe to Moir Family
Investments for R3 million.

Limpopo

Eastern Cape PRETORIA GROBLERSDAL
• Haakdoornboom (9ha) sold by • Mokkafontein (765ha) sold by
ALIWAL NORTH Gray Partners to Ledwaba Partners Vlakte Verspreiders to Manerva
• Buffelsvallei (13ha) sold by for R1 million. Finansiële Dienste for R3,5 million.
Ristic Partners to Hussain Sajjad • Elandshoek (5ha) sold by • Uitloop (7,2ha) sold by Mpedi
for R2 million. Serfontein Partners to Nolwazi Mkize Trading Trust to Bellstein Trading
CATHCART for R600 000. for R1 million.
• Woodford (22ha) sold by • Zonkolol (21ha) sold by Breytenbach MODIMOLLE
Graham King to JJ van Oordt Partners to Robberts Partners • Grootvaley (21ha) sold by Jan Venter
Family Trust for R1 million. for R2 million. and Melusi Gumbo for R900 000.
STUTTERHEIM • Wildebeesthoek (3ha) sold by • Vaalkop (2 429ha) and Volspruit (255ha)
• Horseshoe (411ha) sold by Elinna Cronjé to Nompumelelo sold by Lukas Steenkamp to Weipe 7
C Braun Property Trust to C Braun Dhlamini for R300 000. Boerdery for R47 million.
Family Trust for R1,5 million. • Zwavelpoort (4ha) sold by • Bospoort (1,1ha) sold by Kwota
UITENHAGE Dirk van Aardt to Lumka Puwani to Rolene Storm for R200 000.
• Greenfields (22ha) sold by Madelyn for R1,5 million. • Elandsbosch (288ha) sold by
Wright to BRO Civils for R2 million. • Vaalbank (9ha) sold by Johanna Vos Britz Partners to Johannes Kirstein
to Khalamazo Trading for R1 million. for R5 million.
Free State • Tiegerpoort (4,4ha) sold by • Nyathi (2,2ha) sold by Mackenna
Bosch Partners to Kruger Partners Game Farm to Rochelle Reineke
KROONSTAD for R3 million. for R500 000.
• Platberg (343ha) sold by Esther Burger • Locatie (559ha) sold by Economae
to Rietgat Trust for R3 million. KwaZulu-Natal Ondernemings to Ligitprops 136
PARYS for R4 million.
• Vaalwal (1,3ha) sold by PDS Family LADYSMITH • Columbia (9ha) sold by Jacobus
Trust to Troskie Partners for R1 million. • Serpentine No. 2 (122ha) sold by de Winnaar to Kgwadi Ya Madiba
SENEKAL Valerie Pearson to Hendrik van der Bank General Trading & Projects 11
• Sannahspost (193ha) sold by for R1 million. for R3,5 million.
DNC Trust to Johan Schimper PIETERMARITZBURG • Roodekuil (22ha) sold by Kalkbult
Family Trust for R1 million. • Dunbar Estate (28ha) sold by Eiendoms Trust to Moromo Property
VILJOENSKROON Neville Igesund to Carl Seele Investments 1 for R2,5 million.
• Pampas (300ha) sold by Philip Shahim for R200 000. POLOKWANE
Family Trust to Philippus Grobler • Vaalkop and Dadelfontein (75ha) • Tweefontein (8,6ha) sold by Hendir
for R17 million. sold by Lorraine Hebblethwaite to to Karmien & Casper Investments 1000
Milele Investments for R2,5 million. for R2 million.
Gauteng • Wilde Als Spruit (1,4ha) sold by Basil • Langdale (9ha) sold by Cornelia Venter
Mayne to David Batchelor for R500 000. to Tribunet for R3 million.
JOHANNESBURG PORT SHEPSTONE THABAZIMBI
• Nooitgedacht (1ha) sold by • Newton Wolds (6ha) sold by Anthony • Canterbury (634ha) sold by Plaasjapie
Lesito Partners to Matuludi Partners King to Alexnia Investments for R900 000. Trust to Ben’s Lodge for R5 million.
for R1 million. TONGAAT • Spitskop (5,2ha) sold by Nicolaas
• Spioenkop (4,2ha) sold by Tracy Taylor Maartens to David van Heerden
58 farmer’sweekly 28 MAY 2021 to Tamlynn Sycamore for R4 million. for R600 000.
• Ganspan (415ha) sold by Kruger Family
Trust to Faldosol for R3 million.
• Nooitgedacht (5,1ha) sold by Johannes
Bekker to Louisa Botha for R900 000.
• Rietgat (1,2ha) sold by Wilhelmina van
der Walt to Felleng Yende for R200 000.

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• Schoongezigt (1 004ha) sold by • Klipkopje (1,2ha) sold by Recipio Knysna
Green Mile Investments 178 to Investments to Thomas Fry for R400 000. • Elandskraal (5,2ha) sold
Cool Aztec for R4 million. • Maggiesdal (1,4ha) sold by by Caroline Booysen to
• Kromdraai (9ha) sold by Always Good To Invest 39 to James Bowie for R1 million.
Ray van Straaten to Edward Batt Vos Partners for R900 000. • Buffelsrivier (4ha) sold by
for R900 000. David E Brauteseth Family Trust
• Weihoek (660ha) sold by WAD Holdings Northern Cape to Johannes Appenzeller
to RQ Investments for R9 million. for R4,5 million.
• Doornhoek (9ha) sold by barKly WesT • Farm 495 (1,3ha) sold by
Joshua Strydom to Elmarie van Dyk • Farm 56 (895ha) sold Wentzel Partners to Smith Partners
for R1 million. by Gabriel Swanepoel to for R2 million.
Tzaneen Knockbarragh for R4 million. • Mount Pleasant (2,5ha) sold by
• Lushof (9ha) sold by Cecilia de Bruyn Gordonia Elsabe Poolman to Mark Pistorius
to Frieda Human for R1 million. • Elands Spoor (5 000ha) sold for R3 million.
• Tarantal (16ha) sold by Prime Invest by Hannes Human Family Trust to • Farm 106 (13ha) sold by Herman van
1159 to Cura Kardias for R4 million. Mathys van Rooyen for R16 million. der Linden to Roger Coates for R6 million.
• Tubb’s Hill (18ha) sold by • Mier (3 259ha) sold by Bezuidenhout mossel bay
BMH Eiendomme to FMB Boerdery Partners to JJ Bezuidenhout & Seuns • Vyf-Brakke-Fonteinen (30ha)
for R4 million. Boerdery for R2 million. sold by Joao Da Nova Beleggings
• Eiland(82ha) sold by GTM Trust hay to Mun Mossel Bay for R5 million.
to Southbeach Trust for R2 million. • Farm 262 (2 477ha) sold by Michiel van paarl
der Walt to Coeta J Trust for R9 million. • Villiera (8ha) sold by Miszewski
Mpumalanga Partners to Elleke Hospitality
North West for R9 million.
emalahleni • Weltevreden (21ha) sold by Safamco
• Wonderboom (351ha) sold by bloemhof Enterprises to Stellenbosch Bridge
Isadolph to Trippel PK Beleggings • Bosmansfontein (653ha) sold by Properties for R21 million.
for R11 million. Cornelius Coetzee to Nehemia Trust riversdale
• Naauwpoort (124ha) sold by for R8 million. • Zeekoedrift (66ha) sold by La Rochelle
Boeyens Partners to Gerhard • Weltevreden (428ha) sold by Jacobus Plase to Resource Communications
van Heerden for R500 000. Maree to Lancea Farming for R2 million. & Marketing for R16 million.
KomaTipoorT delareyville • Melkhoutefontein (85ha) sold by
• Curlews Settlement (43ha) • Leeuwkuil (40ha) sold by Monica Jacobus Nel to Casa Laga for R6 million.
sold by Groendoring Beleggings to Minnaar to Rousseau Partners • Farm 531 (185ha) sold by Elizabeth
Barry Jacobs Boerderye for R1 million. for R300 000. Ireland to Jadelwa for R2 million.
• Uitkyk (52ha) sold by Gerber Partners KlerKsdorp • Honingbosch (7,3ha) sold by
to Wolmac Boerdery for R500 000. • Doornhoek (215ha) sold by Janetta Erasmus to Pretorius Partners
• Nebo (2ha) sold by Mark de Bruno Leonora Roodt to LTX Boerdery for R500 000.
Austin Trust to Nicholas Kidd Beleggings for R4 million. sTellenbosCh
for R4 million. • Firland (1,3ha) sold by Taboo
• Middenin (5ha) sold by Eugene Pretorius Western Cape Trading 213 to Olivier Partners
to Shiba Patners for R2 million. for R700 000.
mbombela beauforT WesT • Nietgegund (8ha) sold by Landgoed
• Alkmaar (13ha) sold by Zelpy 1726 • Brandleegte (1 580ha) sold by Vriesenhof to Conserve Trading
to WG & CP Investment Group André Jansen Trust to Techni Civils for R20 million.
for R2 million. for R3 million. sWellendam
• Tweefontein (69ha) sold by bredasdorp • Kruysrivier (102ha) sold by Jan Uys
Hendrikus Boers to Mlangeni • Baardscheerders Bosch (2,2ha) to Uys Skaapboerdery for R8 million.
Family Trust for R4 million. sold by Nardus Bothma to • Windvogelskraal (17ha) sold by
• Cairn (6ha) sold by Flanagan Partners Ronette Els for R900 000. Accomp Trade 153 to Van Rensburg
to Elmarie Strydom for R3 million. Caledon Partners for R1,5 million.
• Waaikraal (30ha) sold by Vilakazi Partners • Wortelgat (625ha) sold by
to Klaas Shabangu Family Trust Hermanus Riviera Estates to LOOKING TO BUY A FARM?
for R700 000. Coot Club for R24 million. Submit a small advertisement under the heading
• Friedenheim (4ha) sold by • Caledon (146ha) sold by Nabot Farms Wanted in our classifieds pages.
Inhlakanipho Consultants to Boerdery to Leeurivier Trading Phone 087  087  8901 or email farmersclassad@
Msangu Investments for R500 000. for R13 million. caxton.co.za. Walton Golightly lists recent farm
• Cairn (6ha) sold by Flanagan Partners sales as recorded by the National Deeds Office.
to Onkgopotse Mashigo for R900 000. Please note that each transaction is unique and the
price may not reflect the agricultural value of the
farm. Email Golightly at farmersweekly@caxton.
co.za. Subject line: Farms sold.

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AUCTIONS Market Report

AUCTION SALES 12 May 2021 PRICE Best livestock prices: Northern Free State
For more information, phone Chris Derksen on 082 807 5961.
TO PLACE AN UPCOMING AUCTION EVENTS in the Classifieds Auctions section, Beef
contact René Moonsamy on 087 087 8900 or at [email protected], or
Natasha Kock on 087 087 8899 or at [email protected]. Weaner calves < 200kg R43,89/kg
TO LIST AUCTION RESULTS in this section, email Janine Ryan at [email protected].
Weaner calves 200kg - 250kg R39,75/kg

Weaner calves > 250kg R37,54/kg

A-class R28,85/kg

B-class R24,51/kg

C-class cows (fat) R23,27/kg

C-class cows (thin) R18/kg-R20,65/kg

Slaughter bulls R25,11/kg

Mutton and lamb

Feeder lambs > 30kg R51,89/kg

Slaughter lambs R39,92/kg

Feeder ewes R32,01/kg

Fat ewes R32,63/kg

Goats

Lambs R54,05/kg

Ewes R40,08/kg

Noordkaap Brahman Penta Genetics Dorper
Club Production Sale Production Sale

HIGHEST: (BULL) R140 000 HIGHEST: (RAM) R20 000

Vryburg – The Noordkaap Brahman Club Production Sale was Pretoria – The Penta Genetics Dorper Production Sale was
held at the Vryburg Showgrounds on 10 April. The highest price held online and at the Fire and Wine Arena on 17 April.
of the day was paid for the bull DMV 18 017, which was sold
by Dawid van der Merwe of Vryburg to Marco Salmonson of The highest price of the day was paid for the T5 ram
Vryburg for R140 000. Bulls achieved an average of R85 000. ‘Prime Time’, which was sold by Leroy Phillips of Molteno
to Schalk Burger of Schalk Burger Boerdery in Pretoria for
Cows and calves were sold for an average of R49 200. Cows R20 000. T5 rams achieved an average price of R12 300.
achieved an average of R53 000, while 3-in-1 cows were sold
for an average of R62 000. In-calf cows achieved an average of T5
R35 000, while in-calf heifers achieved an average of R40 500. The highest price for a female animal was paid for a ewe and
her two lambs, which were sold by Theo Brits of Task Dorpers in
COMMERCIAL FEMALE ANIMALS Oudtshoorn to Michael Trindade of Trindade Dorpers in Delmas
Cows and calves achieved an average price of for R17 000. Ewes with lambs sold for an average price of R16 125.
R31 428, while 3-in-1 cows were sold for an average
of R33 500. In-calf heifers were sold for an average of Ewes achieved an average price of R6 571, while in-lamb
R29 375, while open heifers averaged R14 716. ewes were sold for an average price of R10 130.

The sale was held by Noordkaap Lewendehawe, with STUD
Theuns Visser as the auctioneer. – Staff reporter Ewes were sold for an average price of R5 000, while
in-lamb ewes achieved an average price of R6 224. Ewes
BELOW: The highest-priced bull, DMV 18 017, which was with lambs were sold for an average price of R10 500,
sold for R140 000, with (from left) Marco Salmonson while rams achieved an average price of R8 281.
(buyer) and Dawid van der Merwe (seller). SUPPLIED

FLOCK
Ewes were sold for an average price of R5 111, while
in-lamb ewes were sold for an average price of R5 525.
Rams achieved an average price of R6 875.

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T5 ewes and in-lamb ewes were sold for an average
price of R7 250 and R8 956 respectively. Stud rams and
ewes achieved an average price of R9 625 and R5 781
respectively, while flock rams and in-lamb ewes were sold
for an average price of R6 563 and R6 000 respectively.

The auction was held CDP Auctioneers, with Corné
du Plessis as the auctioneer. – Staff reporter

110 YEARS ON THE LAND

Light commercial vehicles VEHICLE PRICES Bakkies

ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT AT 15%
Products and prices were correct at the time of
going to print and reflect prices as at 3 May 2021.

MODEL PRICE Ranger 3.2 TDCi Double Cab R751 000 D-MAX 250 HO Extended Cab R440 600
Thunder Auto Hi-Ride Auto
FIAT R264 900 Ranger 2.0 BiT Double Cab R775 300 D-MAX 300 Extended Cab LX R530 800
R311 000 Thunder Auto D-MAX 300 Extended Cab R547 800
Fullback 2.4 R462 268 Ranger 2.0 BiT Double Cab R830 900 LX Auto
Fullback 2.5 TD R529 257 Thunder 4x4 Auto D-MAX 300 Extended Cab4 R604 800
Fullback 2.5 TD SX Double Cab Ranger 2.0 BiT Double Cab R741 900 4x4 LX
Fullback 2.5 TD LX Double Cab R575 268 Wildtrak Auto D-MAX 250 HO Double Cab R461 100
4x4 Ranger 2.0 BiT Double Cab R797 500 Hi-Ride
Fullback 2.5 TD LX Double Cab R334 600 Wildtrak 4x4 Auto D-MAX 250 HO Double Cab R480 400
4x4 Auto R420 200 Ranger Raptor 2.0 BiTurbo R910 200 Hi-Ride Auto
R436 500 Double Cab 4x4 HR Auto D-MAX 250 HO Double Cab R501 500
FORD R458 900 R198 900 LE Auto
R484 700 GWM R232 900 D-MAX 250 HO Double Cab R508 100
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Base LR R533 800 R262 900 X-Rider
Ranger 2.2 TDCi XL R546 000 Steed 5 2.2 MPi Workhorse R218 900 D-MAX 250 HO Double Cab R527 400
Ranger 2.2 TDCi XL Auto R402 900 Steed 5 2.0 WGT Workhorse X-Rider Auto
Ranger 2.2 TDCi XLS R443 100 Steed 5 2.0 WGT Workhorse 4x4 R243 900 D-MAX 250 HO Double Cab R565 200
Ranger 2.2 TDCi XL 4x4 R457 300 Steed 5 2.2 Double Cab R282 900 X-Rider 4x4
Ranger 2.2 TDCi XLS 4x4 Auto MPi Base R312 900 D-MAX 300 Double Cab R507 100
Ranger 3.2 TDCi XLS 4x4 Auto R499 800 Steed 5 2.2 Double Cab MPi SX R260 900 Hi-Ride Auto
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Super Cab Base Steed 5 2.0 Double Cab VGT R280 900 D-MAX 300 Double Cab R578 700
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Super Cab XL R503 600 Steed 5 2.0 Double Cab 4x4 VGT R302 900 X-Rider Auto
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Super Cab R560 400 Steed 5E 2.4 Double Cab SX R322 900 D-MAX 300 Double Cab LX R617 200
XL Auto Steed 5E 2.4 Double Cab Xscape D-MAX 300 Double Cab LX Auto R635 000
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Super Cab R663 600 Steed 5E 2.0 Double Cab VGT SX R299 900 D-MAX 300 Double Cab LX 4x4 R696 800
XLS Auto Steed 5E 2.0 Double Cab R329 900 D-MAX 300 Double Cab R713 900
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Super Cab XL 4x4 R406 700 VGT Xscape LX 4x4 Auto
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Super Cab R475 600 Steed 6 2.0 Double Cab VGT SX R339 900 D-MAX 300 Arctic Crew Cab R889 100
XLS 4x4 Auto R499 100 Steed 6 2.0 Double Cab R384 900 4x4 Auto
Ranger 3.2 TDCi Super Cab VGT Xscape R359 900 R317 990
XLT 4x4 Auto R531 700 P-Series SX R404 900 JMC R374 990
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Double Cab Base R534 800 P-Series SX 4x4 R369 900
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Double Cab XL P-Series DLX R404 900 Vigus 5 2.4 TDCi Double Cab LX R166 499
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Double Cab R557 300 P-Series DLX 4x4 R434 900 Vigus 5 2.4 TDCi Double Cab R188 499
XL Auto P-Series DC SX R449 900 4x4 LX R186 499
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Double Cab XLS R604 800 P-Series DC SX Auto R389 900 R197 499
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Double Cab P-Series DC SX 4x4 R424 900 MAHINDRA R229 999
XL 4x4 R671 500 P-Series DC SX 4x4 Auto R414 900 R231 499
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Double Cab P-Series DC DLX R469 900 Bolero 2.5 Maxitruck R263 999
XL 4x4 Auto R717 600 P-Series DC DLX Auto R434 900 Bolero 2.5 Dropside R216 499
Ranger 2.2 TDCi Double Cab P-Series DC DLX 4x4 R499 900 Bolero 2.5 Loader R228 499
XLS 4x4 Auto R728 700 P-Series DC DLX 4x4 Auto R479 900 Bolero 2.5 NEF R256 499
Ranger 3.2 TDCi Double Cab P-Series LS Auto R544 900 Bolero 2.5 4x4 R271 499
XLT Auto R604 200 P-Series LT Auto Bolero 2.5 Double Cab R318 499
Ranger 3.2 TDCi Double Cab P-Series LS 4x4 Auto R309 500 Bolero 2.5 Double Cab 4x4 R327 499
Wildtrak Auto R674 500 P-Series LT 4x4 Auto R337 700 Pik Up 2.2 S4 R361 499
Ranger 3.2 TDCi Double Cab R369 300 Pik Up 2.2 S4 Dropside R343 499
XLT 4x4 Auto R634 200 ISUZU R420 500 Pik Up 2.2 S4 4x4 R373 499
Ranger 2.0 Turbo Double Cab R475 200 Pik Up 2.2 S6 R361 499
XLT Auto R704 500 D-MAX 250 C R492 200 Pik Up 2.2 S6 4x4 R395 499
Ranger 2.0 Turbo Double Cab D-MAX 250 C Fleetside R421 600 Pik Up 2.2 S6 DC R371 499
XLT 4x4 Auto D-MAX 250 HO Fleetside Safety Pik Up 2.2 S6 DC 4x4
Ranger 2.0 Turbo Double Cab D-MAX 250 HO LE Pik Up 2.2 S6 DC Karoo
FX4 Auto D-MAX 250 HO 4x4 Hi-Ride Pik Up 2.2 S6 DC 4x4 Karoo
Ranger 2.0 Turbo Double Cab D-MAX 300 LX Pik Up 2.2 S10 DC
FX4 4x4 Auto D-MAX 250 HO Extended Cab Pik Up 2.2 S10 DC 4x4
Hi-Ride Pik Up 2.2 S10 DC Karoo

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vehicle prices Bakkies

Pik Up 2.2 S10 dC 4x4 Karoo R401 499 navara 2.5 d dti Se 4x4 R492 000 hilux dC 2.8 Gd6  R780 900
Pik Up 2.2 S11 dC R389 499 navara 2.5 d dti le R456 000 4x4 legend auto R835 400
Pik Up 2.2 S11 dC 4x4 R421 999 navara 2.5 d dti le 4x4 R527 000 hilux dC 2.8 Gd6 4x4 RS legend R868 100
Pik Up 2.2 S11 dC Karoo R406 999 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab Se R474 000 hilux dC 2.8 Gd6  R780 500
Pik Up 2.2 S11 dC 4x4 Karoo R436 999 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R498 000 4x4 RS legend auto R630 300
Se auto hilux dC 4.0 4x4 legend auto R670 200
MaZDa R509 000 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R552 000 land Cruiser 4.0 V6 4x4 Pickup R766 300
R550 400 Se 4x4 land Cruiser 4.2 diesel R714 900
Bt-50 2.2 d double Cab hR SlX R574 200 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R505 000 4x4 Pickup R749 100
Bt-50 2.2 d double Cab hR Sle Se Plus land Cruiser 4.5 V8 diesel R839 900
Bt-50 2.2 d double Cab R625 400 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R528 000 4x4 Pickup
hR Sle auto Se Plus auto land Cruiser 4.0 V6  R719 600
Bt-50 3.2 d double Cab R641 100 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R580 000 double Cab 4x4 Pickup R714 700
hR Sle 4x4 Se Plus 4x4 land Cruiser 4.2 diesel  R777 300
Bt-50 3.2 d double Cab R642 367 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R606 000 double Cab 4x4 Pickup R921 900
hR Sle 4x4 auto R694 370 le auto land Cruiser 4.5 V8 diesel
R696 073 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R660 000 double Cab 4x4 Pickup R996 000
MerceDes-BeNZ R724 202 le 4x4
R790 603 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R677 000 vOlKsWaGeN
X 220 d Progressive R818 732 le 4x4 auto
X 250 d Progressive auto R904 889 navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R686 000 amarok 2.0 BitdI
X 250 d Progressive 4x4 R973 889 PRo-2X auto double Cab highline auto
X 250 d Progressive 4x4 auto navara 2.5 d dti double Cab R740 000 amarok 2.0 BitdI 4Motion
X 250 d Power 4x4 R574 995 PRo-4X 4x4 auto double Cab highline
X 250 d Power 4x4 auto R594 995 R304 400 amarok 2.0 BitdI 4Motion
X 350 d Progressive 4x4 R634 995 TOyOTa R343 300 double Cab highline auto
X 350 d Power 4x4 R654 995 R531 100 amarok 3.0 tdI (190 kW) 4Motion
hilux 2.0 VVti S R551 700 double Cab highline auto
MiTsUBishi R699 995 hilux 2.4 Gd S R491 600 amarok 3.0 tdI (190kW)
hilux 2.4 Gd6 4x4 Raider R461 300 4Motion double Cab
triton 2.4 di-dC double Cab R198 700 hilux 2.4 Gd6 4x4 Raider auto R480 200 highline auto extreme
triton 2.4 di-dC double Cab auto R215 900 hilux 2.4 Gd6 4x4 SR R427 000
triton 2.4 di-dC double Cab 4x4 R249 600 hilux 2.4 Gd6 RB Raider R394 400
triton 2.4 di-dC double Cab R258 100 hilux 2.4 Gd6 RB Raider auto R614 400
4x4 auto R271 400 hilux 2.4 Gd6 RB SR R548 300
triton 2.4 di-dC double Cab R399 200 hilux 2.7 VVti RB S R473 900
4x4 auto Xtreme R371 400 hilux 2.8 Gd6 4x4 Raider auto R492 700
hilux 2.8 Gd6 RB Raider auto R634 400
NissaN R428 300 hilux XC 2.4 Gd6 RB Raider R660 200
hilux XC 2.4 Gd6 RB Raider auto
nP 200 1.6 Base+Safety R274 000 hilux XC 2.8 Gd6 4x4 legend R561 000
nP 200 1.6 Base+Safety aC R389 500 hilux XC 2.8 Gd6 4x4 legend R586 400
nP 200 1.6 high R440 200 auto R486 400
nP 200 1.5 dCI Base+Safety aC R403 200 hilux XC 2.8 Gd6 RB legend R531 600
nP 200 1.5 dCI high hilux XC 2.8 Gd6 RB legend auto R515 300
nP 300 hardbody 2.4 4x4 Mid R453 300 hilux dC 2.4 Gd6 RB SR R560 200
nP 300 hardbody 2.4 hilux dC 2.4 Gd6 RB Raider auto R621 700
double Cab hi-Rider R350 000 hilux dC 2.4 Gd6 RB Raider R595 400
nP 300 hardbody 2.4 R350 000 hilux dC 2.4 Gd6 4x4 SR R449 200
double Cab hi-Rider 4x4 R426 000 hilux dC 2.4 Gd6 4x4 Raider auto R681 900
nP 300 hardbody 2.5 tdi Base hilux dC 2.4 Gd6 4x4 Raider R710 100
nP 300 hardbody 2.5 tdi hi-Rider hilux dC 2.7 VVti RB S R644 500
nP 300 hardbody 2.5 tdi 4x4 Mid hilux dC 2.8 Gd6 RB legend R720 500
nP 300 hardbody 2.5 tdi hilux dC 2.8 Gd6 RB legend auto R748 200
double Cab hi-Rider hilux dC 2.8 Gd6 RB Raider auto
nP 300 hardbody 2.5 tdi hilux dC 2.8 Gd6 4x4 Raider auto
double Cab hi-Rider 4x4 hilux dC 2.8 Gd6 4x4 legend
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TO ADVERTISE, NATASHA KOCK
CONTACT THE FARMER’S WEEKLY
CLASSIFIEDS SALES TEAM TEL: 087 087 8899
TODAY! EMAIL: [email protected]

Whether you are promoting the sale of a single item or an ongoing service, RENÉ MOONSAMY
our classified pages offers affordable and competitive rates to promote
your product or service so do not hesitate to contact one of our sales TEL: 087 087 8900
consultants to discuss the option that bests suits your needs. EMAIL: [email protected]
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TO ADVERTISE, NATASHA KOCK
CONTACT THE FARMER’S WEEKLY
CLASSIFIEDS SALES TEAM TEL: 087 087 8899
TODAY! EMAIL: [email protected]

Whether you are promoting the sale of a single item or an ongoing service, RENÉ MOONSAMY
our classified pages offers affordable and competitive rates to promote
your product or service so do not hesitate to contact one of our sales TEL: 087 087 8900
consultants to discuss the option that bests suits your needs. EMAIL: [email protected]
Visit farmersweekly.co.za/advertise-with-farmers-weekly
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CLASSIFIEDS RATES 2021

AUCTIONS, PROPERTIES FARMER’S SHOP
AND VACANCIES WINDOW

SIZE 24 x 4 columns 240mm x 185mm B&W COLOUR B&W COLOUR
18 x 4 columns 180mm x 185mm
Full page 16 x 4 columns 160mm x 185mm R 7 000 R 8 900 R 9 500 R 14 700
3/4 page 12 x 4 columns 120mm x 185mm R 5 120 R 6 450 R 8 200 R 13 800
2/3 page 24 x 2 columns 240mm x 92mm R 4 600 R 5 850 R 6 400 R 13 125
1/2 page horizontal 8 x 4 columns 80mm x 185mm R 3 850 R 4 800 R 4 800 R 11 100
1/2 page vertical 12 x 2 columns 120mm x 92mm R 3 850 R 4 800 R 4 800 R 11 100
1/3 page 6 x 4 columns 60mm x 185mm R 2 400 R 3 000 R 3 200 R 10 500
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1/4 page horizontal 6 x 2 columns 60mm x 92mm R1 680 R2 120 R1 880 R 6 450
1/6 page R1 665 R6 140
1/8 page – – R1 480 R3 105
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12 Rows x 2 Columns H:80mm by W:185mm H:60mm by W:185mm
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LINE ADVERTISMENTS *This is only an estimate. Please speak to your sales consultant for
an accurate rate based on the wording of your ad.

STYLE A GAME HUNTING STYLE B GAME HUNTING
Scarce species and luxurious Scarce species and luxurious
Seven lines of plain text accommodation. Book now at Seven lines of plain text and framed accommodation. Book now at

Cost: R176,19* Dinaleng safaris to avoid Cost: R265,15* Dinaleng safaris to avoid
Per additional line: R26,99* disappointment. Per additional line: R28,08* disappointment.

Phone 011 889 0885 Phone 011 889 0885
ww.dinaleng.co.za ww.dinaleng.co.za

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING INDEX

1030 WATER RIGHTS 2746 Pinzgauer; 2748 Red Poll; 3855 New Hamphire; 3860 Rocket; 7244 Harvesters and combines;
0810 PRIME PROPERTY 2749 Wagyu; 2750 Romagnola; 3865 Tokai Super Brown; 7248 Haymaking appliances;
1010 LEGAL NOTICES 2754 SA Hereford; 2756 Sanganer; 3870 Game cocks; 3875: White Rock; 7252 Irrigation equipment;
1020 LEGAL SERVICES 2757 Senepol; 2758 Santa Gertrudis; 3880 Wyandotte; 3885 Crossbreed; 7256 Processing and packaging
1110 TENDERS 2560 Shorthorn; 2762 Simbra; 3886 Other. equipment; 7260 Planters;
1210 PERSONAL SERVICES 2764 Simmentaler; 3910 DUCKS 7264 Ploughs; 7268 Pumps and
1310 COURSES AND TUITION 2766 South Devon; 2768 Supertaler; 4010 GEESE boreholes; 7272 Seeders;
1410 SPECIAL SERVICES 2770 Sussex; 2772 SA Swiss Dairy; 4110 TURKEYS 7276 Sorting equipment;
1510 EMPLOYMENT WANTED 2774 Tuli; 2776 Other; 2778 Dairy. 4210 GAME BIRDS 7280 Sprayers; 7284 Storage
1610 EMPLOYMENT OFFERED 2810 SEMEN AND EMBRYOS 4310 OSTRICHES equipment, fridges and freezers;
1710 BUSINESSES FOR SALE 2910 DONKEYS 4351 EMU 7288 Tractors and tractor parts;
1810 BUSINESSES TO LET 3010 GAME AND HUNTING 4410 POULTRY EQUIPMENT 7292 Weeding appliances;
1910 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GOATS 4510 POULTRY FEEDS 7296 Welders; 7298 General;
FARMS FOR SALE 3110 Angora; 3120 Boer goat; 4610 LIVESTOCK HANDLING 7299 Windmills and parts.
2010 Eastern, Western and 3130 Kalahari Red; 3140 Dairy; EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION AND
Northern Cape; 2020 Free State; 3150 Savanna; 3160 Other. 4710 DAIRY EQUIPMENT BUILDING
2030 Gauteng, Limpopo, HORSES 4810 SHEARING EQUIPMENT 7310 Building and
NorthWest and Mpumalanga; 3210 Thoroughbred; 4910 SLAUGHTERING construction material;
2040 KwaZulu-Natal; 3220 Riding and show horses; 7320 Building equipment and
2050 Namibia; 2060 Other. 3230 Draught horses; EQUIPMENT tools; 7330 Concrete and brick
FARMS TO LEASE 3250 Boerperd; 3260 Miniature 5010 FEEDS AND SUPPLEMENTS equipment; 7340 Dams,
2110 Eastern, Western and Horse; 3270 Other. 5110 PIGEONS storage tanks and reservoirs;
Northern Cape; 2120 Free State; 3310 SADDLES AND OTHER TACK 5210 BEES 7345 Electricians; 7350 Fences;
2130 Gauteng, Limpopo, 3410 MULES 5310 FISH 7360 Services; 7370 Steel
North West and Mpumalanga; PIGS 5410 DOGS structures;
2140 KwaZulu-Natal; 3510 Berkshire; 3520 Duroc; 5510 CATS 7380 Tunnels.
2150: Namibia; 2160 Other. 3530 Large Black; 3540 Large 5605 QUAIL VEHICLES AND TRANSPORT
2210 FARMS WANTED White; 3550 Kolbroek; 5610 OTHER ANIMALS 7410 Aircraft; 7420 Bakkies;
2310 PROPERTY FOR SALE 3560 Landrace; 3570 Minnesota; 5710 GRAIN CROPS 7430 Boats and watercraft;
2410 PROPERTY FOR HIRE 3575 Other; 3580 Pig equipment. 5810 OILSEED CROPS 7440 Caravans; 7450 Motorcycles;
HOLIDAYS AND OTHER 3610 RABBITS 5910 FIBRE CROPS 7460 Motor vehicles; 7465 Engines;
ACCOMMODATION SHEEP 6010 SUGAR CANE 7470 Used engines; 7480 Spares
2110 Eastern, Western and 3704 Afrikaner; 3708 Afrina; 6110 TOBACCO and accessories; 7490 Trailers;
Northern Cape; 2120 Free State; 3712 Corriedale; 3716 Damara; 6210 PASTURES 7495 Other; 7499 Used vehicles.
2130 Gauteng, Limpopo, 3720 Dormer; 3724 Dorper; 6310 FRESH PRODUCE MANAGEMENT
North West and Mpumalanga; 3728 Dorset Horn; 3732 Finnish 6410 ORCHARDS AND VINES AND MARKETING
2140 KwaZulu-Natal; Landrace; 3736 Ile de France; 6510 TREES AND TIMBER 7510 Agents; 7520 Brokers;
2150: Namibia; 2160 Other. 3740 Karakul; 3744 Letelle; 6610 OTHER CROPS 7530 Financing; 7540 Insurance;
LIVESTOCK 3748 Dohne Merino; 3752 Merino; 6710 FERTILISER 7550 Marketing; 7560 Security;
2610 Alpacas. 3756 Merino Landsheep; 6810 PESTICIDES 7570 Support systems; 7575:
CATTLE 3760 Meatmaster; 3762 Nguni; 6910 SEEDS Other.
2702 Afrigus; 2704 Afrikaner; 3764 SA Mutton Merino; 7010 SEEDLINGS MISCELLANEOUS
2706 Angus; 2708 Ayrshire; 3768 Walrich-Merino; 3772 Pedi; 7110 GENERAL FARMING 7394 Nursery; 7605 Books;
2710 Beefmaster; 3776 Persian; 3780 South Down; 7610 Camping and caravanning;
2712 Bonsmara; 2714 Boran; 3784 Hampshire Down; REQUISITES 7615 Field sports; 7620 Firearms;
2716 Bovelder; 2717 Braford; 3788 Suffolk; 3792 Van Rooy; MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS 7625 Furniture; 7630 Gardening;
2718 Brahman; 2720 Brangus; 3796 Vandor; 3799 Other. 7204 Applicators; 7635 Handicrafts; 7640 Hiking
2722 Braunvieh; 2724 Charolais; CHICKENS 7208 Compressors; and mountaineering; 7645 Music;
2725 Chianina; 2726: Crossbreed; 3802 Point of lay; 3805 Amberlink; 7210 Combined parts; 7650 Sport; 7655 Swapping;
2728 Dexter; 2730 Drakenberger; 3810 Australorp; 3815 Bantam; 7212: Distributors; 7216 Drilling 7660 Travel; 7665 Water sports;
2732 Gelbvieh; 2734 Guernsey; 3820 Broilers; 3825 Buff Orpington; machines; 7220 Earthmoving; 7670 For sale; 7675 Appliances;
2736 Holstein-Friesland; 3830 lsa Brown; 3835 Hy-Line; 7224 Electrical machines and 7677 Wanted; 7685 Other;
2738 Hugenoot; 2740 Jersey; 3840 Leghorn; 3845 Lohmann parts; 7228 Feed mixers; 7680 Wanted to buy; 7685 Farm
2742 Limousin; 2744 Nguni Brown; 3850 Minorka; 7232 Fertilisers; 7236 Generators toys; 7692 Pest control.
and alternative energy;
7240 Grading machines;

TO ADVERTISE, NATASHA KOCK
CONTACT THE FARMER’S WEEKLY
CLASSIFIEDS SALES TEAM TEL: 087 087 8899
TODAY! EMAIL: [email protected]

Whether you are promoting the sale of a single item or an ongoing service, RENÉ MOONSAMY
our classified pages offers affordable and competitive rates to promote
your product or service so do not hesitate to contact one of our sales TEL: 087 087 8900
consultants to discuss the option that bests suits your needs. EMAIL: [email protected]
Visit farmersweekly.co.za/advertise-with-farmers-weekly
for more information. 110 YEARS ON THE LAND

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3 minutes with...
WILLIE JACOBS

CEO of Potatoes South Africa

If you were given R30 million If you were given carte blanche
to invest in agriculture, to effect one major change in
either in new or existing South Africa tomorrow, how
farming activities or in the would you use this power?
agriculture value chain,
how would you spend it? It’s important to create opportunities
for different groupings in South Africa
A barrier to entry faced by new entrants to interact more and experience each
in the potato industry is lack of access other’s reality. Many of our problems
to capital to invest in infrastructure. stem from having little understanding
This money could purchase mobile of other people’s challenges.
sorting machines for these farmers.
What is the one thing that
Another option would be to leverage the national COVID-19
the money to gain access to even lockdown has taught you
more capital to establish at least two not to take for granted?
new commercial potato farmers.
The freedom to move around, and
What is the best advice you full supermarket shelves. During
have ever been given? the early weeks of the pandemic,
we saw the results of panic
My parents would tell me as buying, and we also experienced
a child that I had two ears supply chain disruptions.
for listening and one mouth
for speaking. They were What is your favourite
saying, in other words: listen South African dish?
carefully, make sure you
understand the situation well, A proper KwaZulu-Natal
and only then start talking. Indian curry. FW

Sudoku

MEDIUM DIFFICULT 21 MAY 2021

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52 3 137 246 895
685 194 237
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923 587 641
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795 1 45 MEDIUM

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623 918 745
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481 257 369
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364 579 281
DIFFICULT

HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that each row and column, as well as each of the 3 x 3 squares, contains all
the digits from 1 to 9. Look out for the answers to this week’s Sudoku puzzles in next week’s magazine.