Meet the world’s most powerful forage harvester
The official launch of the latest Krone Big X forage harvester took place in Germany in September 2018. Joe Spencer reports on this advanced machine.
Choosing the best tyres for your bakkie
Tar road, dirt road, off-road. Mud, sand and rocks. Wet and dry. No single tyre copes well under all conditions. So how do you choose a tyre for your bakkie...
Saving our land: the importance of wetlands
A wetland, whether smaller than a hectare or covering a vast area, is a sign of a healthy ecosystem. We urgently need to conserve them.
Even better gear from John Deere
John Deere recently announced improvements and additions to the specifications of some of its tractors and combines.
Climate change: it’s happening faster than you think
The average temperature increase in Southern Africa due to climate change is taking place at twice the global rate. The resulting lower rainfall figures and increase in the number of...
Dutch company’s success in turning food waste into feed
A Dutch company that produces animal feed from food waste says this is the only way in which agriculture can remain sustainable. Gerhard Uys spoke to Karel van der Velden...
A look at VW and its bakkies
Volkswagen’s success is legendary. Beginning in 1937 with its remarkable Beetle, the company has grown to become a global giant.
Wheel alignment: straight answers
There’s more to wheel rotation than a rubber-clad disc spinning around an axle. Jake Venter unravels the mysteries of camber, toe and caster
Sappi goes green with bio-based products
According to Sappi CEO Steve Binnie, the group’s latest financial results show that it is ready to capitalise on market moves away from plastic to natural fibre and paper-based packaging....
A visit to Kuhn’s vast implement factory in France
Rovic Leers dealers and farmer customers were recently taken on a tour of Kuhn’s impressive factory in Severn, France.
Counterfeit automotive parts
The motoring industry is awash with dodgy spare parts. Don’t become a victim, says Jake Venter.
EkoNiva producing more than 1 300t of milk a day!
EkoNiva-APK is a leading milk producer in Russia and Europe. Sophisticated technology and facilities are largely behind its success.
Learning from Israel’s water woes
During a recent tour to farms and the AgriTech Israel exhibition in Israel, it was revealed that despite the large volumes of water used during irrigation, South Africa could learn...
Isuzu in the spotlight
General Motors has pulled out of South Africa, but Isuzu, with its legendary KB bakkies, is here to stay.
Prepare to sell much more fruit and veg online
The marketplace for fresh fruit and vegetables is becoming increasingly globalised and interconnected. This affects the way that fresh produce is transported from its origin to its destination. The Fruit...
Highlights of Zimbabwe’s ADMA Agrishow
Case IH played a starring role in the fourth annual ADMA Agrishow.
Use nitrogen efficiently to save cash and the environment
Nitrogen may be an essential element in crop production, but its inefficient use wastes farmers’ money as well as contributing to potentially deadly pollution of the environment. Dr Alan Manson,...
A masterclass in irrigation efficiency by Israel
The improvements that Israeli companies have made to drip irrigation have seen them emerge as world leaders in irrigation efficiency. Inventors from all parts of the world take inspiration from...
Rethinking sustainable development
Growing awareness of the interconnectedness between water, energy and food security is resulting in a more holistic way of measuring sustainability, says Dr Nadine Methner from the African Climate and...
Local manufacturers seen at Royal Show
Every year, the Royal Show features exhibitors and agricultural equipment quite different from those at Nampo. The Royal Show is also a showcase for smaller and local manufacturers.
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