The MF 9300: a serious sprayer at an affordable price
Volksrust farmer Japie Landman was looking for a no-frills yet high-quality sprayer. The latest MF 9300 has more than satisfied his requirements.
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VT-TRACTOR tyre boosts productivity, reduces costs, protects crops and topsoil
South Africa’s farmers have a well-deserved reputation for using technology to farm smarter and increase productivity despite challenging conditions.
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John Deere launches combine with ‘mammoth’ capacity
John Deere has just launched its X9 Series Combine, which it says is currently the largest grain-handling harvester in Africa.
An innovative new harvesting tool
Enter the PickLogger, a new harvesting tool developed by Agri Technovation, that allows for more accurate yield management.
A bright future for drones on farms
Research conducted by Dr Lauren Meiring of Stellenbosch University on the collision-avoidance systems of unmanned aerial vehicles such as drones could help boost the use of these machines on farms.
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The importance of a reliable water pump for fighting fires
A water pump can be the decider between saving a forest and losing it to fire, says Bruce Hart of SOS Contractors.
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The power of PVC pipe
Most farmers already know the value of using PVC in their irrigation systems, but do they know which type is best for their operations? Here, Agrico helps explains the differences between PVC-M and PVC-U pipe.
Keep your tractor in tip-top condition with MF Connect
MF Connect teams up with your Massey Ferguson dealer to help you ensure that your tractor operates at peak performance.
Design your own Massey Ferguson tractor at the push of a button!
The AGCO ASK feature enables farmers to ‘design’ their tractors according to their own needs and requirements.
A plough to improve carbon storage
With farmers under increasing pressure to improve practices to offset global warming, LEMKEN has developed a plough that aims for better soil health and fertility.
Drones: boosting yield and beating erosion
Farmers are continually required to do more with less: in other words, improve yield without boosting inputs. Optimising orchard health is therefore crucial, and it starts with the correct diagnosis. This is where drone technology is showing increasing promise, as it reveals what is invisible to the naked (and earthbound) eye.
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An easy guide to choosing the right generator
Buying a generator might seem like a daunting and expensive undertaking, but given South Africa’s unpredictable electricity supply, they are becoming increasingly valuable tools for homes and businesses. Here, Husqvarna provides some tips for choosing the right generator for your needs.