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New Holland’s new concept tractor
New Holland recently exhibited a concept tractor powered by methane at the Farm Progress Show in Illinois, the largest outdoor farm event in the US.
Big winners at Agritechnica 2017
More than 320 new product registrations were received for this year’s Agritechnica, the world’s top agricultural machinery trade fair.
New Keenan self-propelled mixer takes top honours
This Irish company’s first self-propelled mixer took the Innovation Arena Award at Europe’s largest outdoor agricultural machinery show.
Tractors, equipment, machinery at the 2017 Eston Show
New Farmtrac tractors, an imported sprayer, and solidly built livestock transporters were among the items that caught my eye at Eston this year.
New John Deere automated combines
John Deere has integrated the latest automated technology in the combines and headers it is introducing in the UK for the 2018 harvest season.
Power and performance from Landini
Landini’s Landforce, Landpower and 7-Series tractors feature new styling and advanced features, and offer a wide choice for prospective customers in the larger utility tractor segment.
Tractors from India
Two leading tractor manufacturers in India are expanding their operations., Joe Spencer reports.
Make the most of real-time machine and field data
Seamless connectivity between machine and operator is at the heart of John Deere’s latest FarmSight precision farming solutions. Joe Spencer reports.
Affordable abattoir equipment for small-scale poultry producers
With a Rotamaster, a small-scale poultry producer can slaughter birds every day if required, and so boost profits.
New from Desmond Equipment
Local manufacturer, Desmond Equipment, based in Port Shepstone, KZN, recently added two new machines to its Dezzi range. In the meantime, demand for its haulage tractors continues unabated.
Finding the right implement to match your tractor
Looking for implements for a smaller tractor? Joe Spencer discusses a number of options.
Harvesters, sprayers, planters at Vegetable Farmers Day
Exhibitors at the National Vegetable Farmers’ Day near Bapsfontein, Ekurhuleni, displayed harvesters, sprayers and planters.
No-till and min-till operations at Vegetable Farmers Day
Jose Rebelo, of the Rebelo Agricultural Machinery Group, and his team, followed up last year’s successful Vegetable Farmers’ Day with another stimulating event. Joe Spencer was there.
A right royal display of farming equipment
The Royal Agricultural Society is well-known amongst local farmers for hosting one of the most comprehensive agricultural shows in SA. The 2017 Royal Show was no different, writes Joe Spencer.
Small tractors at the Royal Show
Two manufacturers displayed budget-priced tractors at the Pietermaritzburg Royal Show.
Case IH exhibits its best
Kyalami was recently the venue for a grand Case IH birthday event, with the launch of several new tractors and a combine harvester, as well as an imposing product line-up.
Vermeer comes to Africa
This US company introduced a wide range of its products at this year's Nampo Expo in Bothaville in the Free State.
Farmers give Kubota high praise
Three commercial farmers tell Joe Spencer why Kubota products check all the right boxes.
Meet the mighty John Deere 8400R!
This new record-breaking John Deere tractor made its first appearance in the UK at the recent Cereals Event at Boothby Graffoe in Lincolnshire.
Big agricultural machines at Nampo 2017
The size of agricultural machines continues to increase, and there were plenty of impressive machines at this year’s show, says Joe Spencer.
