Tractor of the year 2017: Case IH Optum 300 CVX
The 225kW Case IH Optum 300 CVX combines power, fuel economy and manoeuvrability, and was recently named tractor of the year 2017.
Turnerland: potato and onion harvesting equipment
Turnerland Manufacturing, a South African company, produces world-class potato and onion harvesting equipment. Joe Spencer explores its latest model.
Implements for vegetable farmers
The first-ever national vegetable farmer’s day, attended by visitors from across the country, was held at the JSF farm in Gauteng. Joe Spencer was there.
Affordable, specialist equipment for small-scale growers
The recent vegetable farmers’ day in Bapsfontein exhibited a number of implements that can help small-scale growers to plant and cultivate vegetables more efficiently.
Falcon’s new flail cutter
Over the past 30 years, Howick-based Falcon Agricultural Equipment has proved that it can compete with the best in the world, especially when it comes to rotary cutters.
Northmec farmers’ day – tractors, implements and equipment
On-off rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of farmers attending the Northmec farmers’ day at the Baynesfield Recreational Club in KwaZulu-Natal. And judging by the number of orders secured, the...
Meet the MultiTasker
A new versatile cane fertiliser, designed and built in Pietermaritzburg, was recently demonstrated at Ocean Lodge Farm in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal.
Air seeders at a budget price
Forty years ago, Rick Brendon saw the potential for a small air seeder. Since then, Ndume seeders have been sold in many African countries.
Investing in farming technology: how much is too much?
Advanced new farming technology is changing the way farmers produce food and manage their businesses. But how do producers know if they’re spending too much on technology and if the...
The ox wagon resurrected
The world’s first ‘flat-pack’ truck, the OX can be shipped in pieces and assembled in just 12 hours. It is specifially designed to provide all-terrain mobility in rough, remote areas.
All-terrain vehicles at the Nedbank Eston Show
With the variety of all-terrain vehicles available today, driving around the farm has become effortless, affordable and fun.
The driverless tractor is here
The farm machinery of the future has arrived, offering every conceivable digital, telemetric and mechanical feature. In fact, the designers have left out only one detail: the driver.
Impressive line-up of tractors at the Nedbank Eston Show
The recent annual Nedbank Eston Show was blessed with a spell of good weather and the local farming community turned out in force to see what was on display.
Trelleborg Road Show visits KZN
The Trelleborg Road Show is traversing the world to demonstrate the value of using the right tyres at the correct inflation pressure. It visited KwaZulu-Natal recently.
Massey Ferguson’s big baler
Massey Ferguson’s latest large square balers are now available locally through SA distributors Barloworld Agriculture.
Claas Lexion celebrates milestone
The company’s 50 000th Lexion combine harvester rolled off the assembly line in Harsewinkel, Germany, earlier this year.
The Krone Premos 5000: like no other
The first public demonstration of the revolutionary mobile pelleter was held recently at a field day in Hungary. The machine eliminates the entire baling process.
Ferguson TE20 turns 70
The TE20 gave the world the Ferguson System, a major advance in production efficiency. Joe Spencer recalls the history of this legendary tractor.
Equipment makes composting easier
Locally manufactured and imported equipment is improving the ease of operation, efficiency and profitability of composting enterprises.
The MF WR9800 series Windrower
The 100 000th Massey Ferguson windrower rolled off the production line in Hesston, Kansas, earlier this year, marking another milestone in the history of a unit known for efficiency and productivity.
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