A world of tractors at Agritechnica Expo
No fewer than 2 907 exhibitors showcased their technology at the biennial Agritechnica Expo in Germany in November. Joe Spencer attended the event and came across a number of new tractors. Here are some of the brands not yet seen in South Africa.
Drainage to maximise yield
To be sustainable, today’s farmers have to increase production and minimise risk. One way to do this is to drain the land properly.
More from Lemken at Agritechnica
Here are some other innovations introduced by the German company at this year’s
Agritechnica Expo, says Joe Spencer.
New from Lemken
The following innovations, launched by this well-known German company at the 2015 Agritechnica Expo, should be of interest to SA farmers, says Joe Spencer.
A new labour-saving calf feeder
Made in South Africa, this feeder carries a three-ton load and dispenses it neatly at the touch of a button. The driver can operate it on his own.
Betting on big machinery
Sales are falling, yet tractor manufacturers continue to introduce ever larger and more
powerful models, as will be seen at Agritechnica.
Gallery: Vintage Tractor & Engine Clubs Show
The 7th South African Federation of Vintage Tractor & Engine Clubs Show was held recently at Baynesfield Estate in KwaZulu-Natal.
Agri Mega Week review 2015
This year’s Agri Mega Week in Bredasdorp was brimming over with new technologies that offered producers significant savings through increased efficiency.
John Deere’s huge four-track
After years of design, field trials and customer feedback, John Deere has introduced the 9RX,
its first-ever four-track tractor.
Agritechnica winners
Here are some silver medal winners from the biennial expo to be held in November in Hanover, Germany.
Innovation at Agritechnica
The vast biennial Agritechnica trade expo in Germany is well known as a showcase of technical innovation. This year’s event is no different.
Highlights of Eston 2015
The annual Nedbank Eston Show, as it is now known, has been going for 61 years and is well established as a major annual agricultural event.
