Boerepatente competition gets a new look

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, this year’s Boerepatente competition introduced a change in its rules to encourage entries from young farmers.

Locomotive collector and his toys

Swopping model trains and tractors for the real thing so entranced Wilfred Mole that he has dedicated himself to preserving Southern Africa’s transportation heritage. And the 1 000 visitors to...

Bell at the Royal Show

The Royal Show, SA’s oldest and largest mixed exhibition, took place in Pietermaritzburg from 24 May to 2 June. Joe Spencer describes some of the vehicles that Bell Equipment had...

Challenger RoGator RG1100

The new Challenger RoGator RG1100 high-clearance self-propelled sprayer offers more power and boom-to-boom benefits to cut fuel consumption, emissions, maintenance and operator fatigue.

Robot feeder

French company Jeantil’s robotic feed distributor demonstrates that robotic feeding, like robotic milking, is a reality.

Baler scores again

The BigBaler range can now add a SIMA Silver Innovation Medal to its Good Design award. Joe Spencer reports.

Nampo equipment reviews – Part 2

A foretaste of what to expect at the show that just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

Nampo equipment reviews

A foretaste of what to expect at the show that just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

New from Horsch

The latest offerings from German manufacturer Horsch were demonstrated by SA distributors Terratill at a recent farmers’ day in Bothaville. Joe Spencer reports.

Ripper redesigned for maize

Already popular among cane growers, the Kengem floating paravane ripper has now been adapted for use in maize lands. Joe Spencer reports.

Massey Ferguson celebrates its’ 75th anniversary

At the SIMA Paris Show, Massey Ferguson celebrated the 75th anniversary of the introduction of the first self-propelled combine harvester. Joe Spencer reports.

China’s agricultural machinery industry in SA

China is now the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery and a number of makes are popular in South Africa.

Amazone focuses on SA

Falcon Agricultural Equipment’s sales of Amazone implements in SA are growing at a steady rate. Joe Spencer reports.

John Deere’s Remote Display Access system

John Deere received a SIMA 2013 silver medal in Paris in February for its new Remote Display Access system. Joe Spencer reports.

Tractor parts, why getting to know them is important

Peter Hittersay continues his overview of various tractor parts in the fourth part of this series.

Seed & fertiliser planter for small-scale users

Winner of three Nampo Boerepatente competitions, Michris Janse van Rensburg is back with a manually propelled combination seed and fertiliser planter. Joe Spencer reports.