Machinery & Equipment

From higher capacity to precision control, New Holland’s latest machines are built to maximise output while minimising losses.

A Western Cape pilot project by Afriwild could help landowners tackle the removal of invasive plant biomass, with a trailer-mounted incinerator being tested to reduce fire risk, improve soils, and support restoration through carbon finance.

Bolt and Engineering Distributors Group (B.E.D.) is once again preparing for a strong presence at Nampo Harvest Day 2026, building on more than three decades of consistent participation in South Africa’s flagship agricultural exhibition.

Thorough cleaning, protective wax treatment, and proper winter storage can extend the service life of agricultural machinery, preserve resale value, and reduce the risk of breakdowns in the next season.

Carel van Niekerk Jr of Piket Implements spoke to Petri de Beer about the recent hemp trials in which the company participated, and the potential for the crop in South Africa.

In line with the advancement of technology, implements, and systems in the agriculture sector, New Holland is modifying their new-generation tractors to keep pace with farmers’ needs in the future, writes Jaco du Preez.

In 2025, South Africa recorded more than 24 000 confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease across multiple provinces, threatening the livestock industry, trade, and livelihoods. In such circumstances, maintaining biosecurity and animal health is critical, and farmers need reliable tools to act swiftly and efficiently.

Variable speed drives are transforming modern irrigation by shifting control from valves to pump speed. Instead of running motors at full capacity and throttling flow, the drives adjust motor speed to match real-time crop water demand, reducing energy use, electrical stress and water hammer.

Agrico’s G3 centre pivot irrigation system is designed to adapt to the challenges of modern farming and isn’t just another ordinary water application system.

Second hand farm machinery can deliver excellent value, if you know what to look for. Western Cape equipment broker Debbie Smit gave Lindi Botha practical advice to help farmers decide when to buy new, when pre-owned is the smarter choice, and how to avoid the costly pitfalls that often catch buyers off-guard.

Farmer’s Weekly recently had an opportunity to witness the compact, self-driving OSAM S500 PRO Multi-function Sprayer in action in a table grape vineyard in the Hex River Valley, Western Cape.

The new John Deere S7 Combine offers innovative improvements that help farmers get more out of every hour in the field.

Water scarcity remains one of South Africa’s biggest challenges, especially in agriculture. Shenton Botes, managing director of Astore Keymak, says the sector, as a major water user, must prioritise efficiency to support long-term sustainability and food security.

This flexible finance programme provides farmers with a Prime -5% variable rate, three-year term, and choice of monthly or annual instalments when buying tractors.

The powerful Braud 8.50L grape harvester is ideal for large vineyards, but is compact enough to work in smaller spaces.

European mist blower spraying technology is now available in South Africa, which allows users to work faster and with greater efficiency.

Durable, affordable terraPOD footwear reflects what farming itself is about: resilience, stewardship, and care for the people who produce our food.

One of the main benefits of irrigation is the ability to produce crops consistently, regardless of fluctuating weather patterns.

The Winelands Fire Protection Association reports that for every 1° increase in global temperatures, there is a 29% increase in fire risk.

Successful farming begins with the soil. Proper tillage not only prepares the land for planting but also protects long-term soil health, ensuring strong yields and sustainable productivity.