Baler scores again
The BigBaler range can now add a SIMA Silver Innovation Medal to its Good Design award. Joe Spencer reports.
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Competition Commission takes Sasol on again
After previously being fined R250 million for anti-competitive practices in South Africa’s chemical fertiliser market, Sasol is now facing fresh charges of excessive pricing for its polymer products.
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The new ROFF R70 flour mill
Launched in April, this cost-effective mill can play a significant role in the reduction of the maize supply chain and distribution costs, as it provides a compact, all-in-one solution to farmers.
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1,000,000+ kilometers of engine life using Caltex Delo 400 Multigrade
Recently a team of Chevron personnel along with local OE dealer maintenance personnel tore down a Cummins ISX 500 engine for Quality Oils Transport that hauls oil products between Bloemfontein and East London over many miles of changing conditions and elevation grades.
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Quality Oils Transport achieves 1,000,000+ kilometers of engine life using Caltex Delo 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40
-- Delo 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40 delivers engine durability savings in Cummins ISX 500 Engine –
By Len Badal, Commercial Sector Manager, Chevron Lubricants
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 29th, 2013 –...
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Fight back with technology
Only those who constantly strive to improve the efficiency of their farms will survive.
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Be energy efficient & increase profits
Through its Integrated Demand Management programmes, Eskom helps farmers manage the rising costs of electricity by means of energy efficient solutions and better water usage. Pannetjie Rossouw, Eskom’s manager for Agricultural Intergrated Demand Management, discusses the programmes with Peter Mashala.
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Quick response codes in farming – the next big thing?
Farmers need to keep abreast with times, utilising any new technology to increase sales and product awareness.
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Oxford Freshmarket graduates from the Bluff
With one supermarket successfully established on the Bluff, Oxford Freshmarket is looking to ramp up turnover with four new store openings in the next two years. Even though Oxford buys off fresh produce markets throughout SA, it prefers to buy directly from farmers. Robyn Joubert reports.
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Opportunities abound for alert farmers – TAU president
Fallow state land and agreements with Brics countries could result in many business opportunities for innovative farmers.
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