The new Matriarch Ulteco 5
Most farmers try their best to reduce production costs. But halving them? Is that really possible? A highly productive sugar farm in the Malelane area is showing that it is.
Massey Ferguson unveils Global series tractors
The Massey Ferguson Global tractor series “is the largest manufacturing and new product development project in the history of AGCO and an extremely significant evolution for the brand.”
The best of the Nedbank Eston Show
The Nedbank Eston Show has possibly the widest variety of machinery exhibits of any agricultural show in the country. Tractors, implements, trucks, construction equipment and even boats were on display.
Liquid fertilisation with the Progator
Nutri-flo’s latest method of fertiliser application employs a John Deere Progator fitted with sophisticated spraying equipment.
Meet the monster: Fendt Vario
The Fendt Vario 1000 series has been specially designed as a powerful yet maneuverable draft tractor for the global market.
Getting the spacing right with Pöttinger Terrasem
Some farmers plant small grains such as wheat at a 125mm row spacing. Others insist that 150mm or even wider maximises yield. The latest Pöttinger Terrasem offers a solution.
When farmers make a plan – Nampo
As usual, the annual Boerepatente Kompetisie at Nampo brought
out the best in our farmers.
New from John Deere
The new US-built 5M tractor range was on show at Nampo, but a few producers had a first look. Joe Spencer was there.
Tractors for veggie growers
Some of the latest tractors and implements for the fresh produce industry were showcased at Cedara recently.