Machinery & Equipment

Jaco du Preez, marketing manager for New Holland in Southern Africa, spoke to Janine Ryan about how the company is going green with its new methane-powered tractor.

Replacing traditional manual sorting methods with a machine has enabled Japan’s Inaba Peanuts, a well-known food producer, to improve quality and yield, as well as solve the problem of labour shortages.

Husqvarna's high-end range brushcutters are equipped with the unique X-TORQ® engine, which will help you reduce the exhaust emissions by up to 75% and will increase your fuel efficiency by up to 20%.

The ability of a farmer to multi-task is what sets him or her apart, making it possible to realize success that helps grow the business.

Removing debris and dirt, both indoors and outdoors, has become an effortless chore, thanks to the advances in the technology that forms the backbone of such powerful but handy tools like the Husqvarna 320iB leaf blower.

More focused and faster, the new John Deere Financial combines financial expertise, personal support, and digital drive so that clients can leap forward in their business.

STIHL has focused on developing tools that are tough enough for the extreme working conditions of emerging markets in Africa. This has resulted in the release of the STIHL 230 range, also known as the Farmers’ Range.

Volksrust farmer Japie Landman was looking for a no-frills yet high-quality sprayer. The latest MF 9300 has more than satisfied his requirements.

South Africa’s farmers have a well-deserved reputation for using technology to farm smarter and increase productivity despite challenging conditions.

John Deere has just launched its X9 Series Combine, which it says is currently the largest grain-handling harvester in Africa.

Enter the PickLogger, a new harvesting tool developed by Agri Technovation, that allows for more accurate yield management.

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.

A water pump can be the decider between saving a forest and losing it to fire, says Bruce Hart of SOS Contractors.

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.

MF Connect teams up with your Massey Ferguson dealer to help you ensure that your tractor operates at peak performance.

The AGCO ASK feature enables farmers to ‘design’ their tractors according to their own needs and requirements.

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.

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.

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.

Hentie Breedt, marketing and communications manager for John Deere Africa and the Middle East, writes about the exciting John Deere products and machinery that will be on display at Nampo 2022.