A methane-powered tractor by New Holland
New Holland recently received an international award for its concept tractor, which offers huge savings in running costs.
Pöttinger’s Cross Flow mower
This company’s latest development saves time, effort and fuel, and will be welcomed by all farmers who carry out haymaking and silage operations.
Latest trends in greenhouse technology
The designs and purposes of greenhouses have come a long way. Lloyd Phillips speaks to Shaul Rabin about the greenhouse technologies currently available, and what the future holds.
Blowers that can clean much more than leaves!
Husqvarna leaf blowers are ergonomically designed to provide maximum comfort and ease-of-use over an extended period.
Save your tyres – and save money
Reduce fuel expenditure and improve productivity by ensuring tractor tyres are inflated to the optimum pressure.
On-the-go tyre pressure control
TractAir introduced its central tyre inflation system at the recent LAMMA Show in the UK. The system enables the operator to adjust tyre pressure from the cab.
New Firestone warranty a boon for farmers
Firestone has extended its warranty on selected US-made agricultural tyres from five to nine years, a dramatic improvement that could potentially save farmers thousands of rands.
Meet the New Mercedes-Benz Unimog U529
Mercedes-Benz Trucks launched the Unimog U529 in Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal. Joe Spencer attended the event and reports that the U529 offers a high degree of versatility.
Accessing Africa’s food markets: Insights from three experts
Agriculture employs 70% of the workforce in Africa and constitutes 30% of total GDP. Yet the continent relies heavily on imports and food aid. Lindi Botha spoke to three leaders...
Keep that old combine moving
A combine harvester is a major investment. Keep it in good working order through regular maintenance.
New Holland’s self-propelled, front boom sprayer model
According to New Holland, a front-mounted boom offers many advantages over a rear-mounted one.
Pöttinger Terradiscs – wider and faster
Pöttinger Terradiscs, very wide, high-speed disc harrows, were launched at Agritechnica 2018 in Hanover.
Husqvarna: The right tools to fight winter veldfires
South Africa has not one, but two fire seasons: the dry summer months in the Western Cape, and the dry winter months in the rest of the country.
Caring for your tractor tyres
How long will your new tyres last? That depends on whether you use them correctly and drive carefully. And this applies regardless of tyre quality.
New fruit-sorting technology helps curb food waste
In 2018, Compac Sorting Equipment, part of TOMRA Food, launched its Field Research Unit, which can be deployed on lands to research the fresh produce industry’s most challenging issues. James...
Case IH unveils a new six-cylinder tractor: the Maxxum 150
Improvements have resulted in far more powerful four-cylinder tractor engines. But Case IH has bucked the trend, adding a six-cylinder engine to its Maxxum range.
New software helps farmers extract value from drone images
Since its launch four years ago, agri tech company Aerobotics has been working on algorithms to improve the interpretation of aerial data. James Paterson, Andrew Sheard and Marloe van Niekerk...
Improving tunnel production using even less water
Ezigro Seedlings in Mpumalanga grows a wide range of seedlings all year round, thanks to resource-efficient tunnel production in an ideal climate. The tunnels provide another advantage: they allow for...
Husqvarna motorised sprayer: even spray and easy to use
Follow any manual knapsack sprayer out of the store to its destination, and you will find an application that could be made more efficient by using a motorised sprayer.
City rooftops: the next frontier for farming
You don’t have to have green fingers to grow lush vegetables and herbs. But you do have to have a head for heights if you want to join the brigade...
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