Mapping the future
All the key systems and software required for applying precision agriculture on a South African farm are now available to local farmers, says Joe Spencer.
New from Barloworld
The MF 7600 series has been expanded and Barloworld Agriculture has introduced the new MF branded hay making equipment.
FAE UMH 250 mulcher – backward is the way forward
The FAE UMH 250 mulcher, coupled to a Valtra T191H, shreds old stumps effortlessly.
Solving a nutty problem
Harvesting macadamias and other nuts is costly in SA. New equipment
could soon change this, says Joe Spencer.
Horsch Pronto DC: farming without a plough
The new 12m Horsch Pronto DC is the largest cultivating disc drill in the UK.
Making hay in Balfour
Tractors, mowers, balers and new baling technology were on display at the annual Balfour haymaking equipment day in Mpumalanga.
Back to seat-of-the-pants flying
The escalating costs associated with all forms of flying in South Africa has inspired veteran microlight pilot and instructor, Craig Couzens, to design the Nanolite Bumblebee.
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New Holland: Saving the planet
With its environmentally friendly technology, New Holland helps farmers do more with less.
Power ploughing
The KZN provincial heat for South Africa’s national ploughing championships was held recently at Weston Agricultural College.
The Plus factor: Amazone Catros+
It’s easy to become a dedicated convert to the Amazone Catros+, says one farmer: just test it.
Latest from Claas
The German agricultural machinery manufacturer has a new distributor in South Africa and several notable models.
Hi-tech trials
This technologically advanced planter will plant maize trials more accurately and improve the efficiency of research.
Fendt – X Concept tractor
Fendt is developing tractors with electrical power available for agricultural operations.
Kuhn’s better bales
Kuhn’s LSB 1290 is designed to produce bales 25% denser than those made with conventional balers.
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New Holland tractor is No. 1
The New Holland T8 Auto Command tractor gets the No. 1 award from the
top exhibition for agricultural machinery.
Massey Ferguson’s Antarctic adventure
In 2014, Massey Ferguson will celebrate the historic feat of three Ferguson TE20 ‘Vaaljapie’ tractors in 1958 by returning to the South Pole.
Agritechnica highlights
Recently back from Agritechnica in Germany, Joe Spencer highlights the ‘best of the biggest’ at the exhibition.
