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Reach your goals with John Deere Financial

John Deere Financial is committed to seeing your business succeed. This means enabling you to get the best John Deere equipment through personalised financing and one-to-one support so you can achieve your business goals.

Is fire really the answer to bush encroachment?

A 10-year study conducted in Kruger National Park by scientists from South African National Parks, Stellenbosch University and Harvard University has shown that high-density fires do not have a long-term effect on the scourge of bush encroachment.
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How to execute a successful irrigation project

Modern irrigation is a complex, finely tuned system that requires precision planning and meticulous maintenance. Compromise on this, and you could end up with less than optimal performance and costly repairs.

Safety, comfort and stability – key considerations for buying a tiller

Preparing your ground for landscaping has become easier, all thanks to Husqvarna's innovative tillers. These tillers offer several benefits, such as ease of use, safety, and stability.

Five devices set to revolutionise agriculture

Justin Platt, founder and CEO of regenerative farming companies Zylem SA and RegenZ, looks at the key technologies affecting agriculture.

This is how carbon policies can prevent food insecurity

The race to net-zero carbon emissions has implications for agriculture and food security. Whether the outcome will be positive or negative for society, the environment and farmers, depends largely on how government formulates emissions policies. Lindi Botha reports on why agriculture’s role should not be underestimated.

How natural fertilisers can benefit farmers

Viktor Sukau, CSO of natural fertiliser manufacturer Manaseer Natural Green, and Anton Prysiazhniuk, the company’s CEO, spoke to Janine Ryan about the deleterious effects of synthetic fertilisers on the environment and why farmers worldwide need to shift to more organic and sustainable products.
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Kärcher cleaners: tough on grime

Looking for a hot-water high-pressure cleaner to tackle dirt on your farm? Kärcher’s latest product range is hard to beat, with its unique combination of power, efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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Boost agricultural productivity with premium lubricants

Astron Energy has been delivering long-term value to farmers for decades, demonstrating a deep understanding of the significance of boosting productivity on farms.

Slugs and snails: why numbers are soaring, and how to fight the scourge

Arnold du Preez, owner of Snail and Slug Solutions, warns that the surge in slug and snail populations will prove a major threat to agriculture unless farmers tackle the problem proactively.

Living off the land, thanks to diversification

Producing a variety of crops and livestock has enabled Tabby Robertshaw and her partner to realise their dream of homesteading. She spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the hard work they have put into the venture.

Healthy soil starts with a penetrometer

What more can we do to conserve and nourish the soil, a precious resource? Carel van Niekerk Jr of Piket Implements shares his advice.

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