The importance of pivot sprinkler systems for irrigation efficiency
Irrigation efficiency and uniformity are largely determined by correct sprinkler selection for your farm and your crop.
Drip irrigation on sugar cane saves water, energy, and labour
Drip irrigation has long been a trusted method for irrigating sugar cane, as it is widely recognised for its ability to reduce resource use and increase crop yields, writes Marike...
BYD Shark out to prove its credentials
BYD’s presence in South Africa has been low-key due to the Chinese carmaker only offering all-electric models. That’s about to change with the arrival of the plug-in hybrid Shark bakkie,...
All-new Hyundai Santa Fe shows its hip to be square
Hyundai’s seven-seat Santa Fe SUV was initially built to blend in. But the hybrid-only latest reiteration of the Korean carmaker’s flagship local product is meant to stand out, says The...
Netafim marks 60 years of precision irrigation and innovation globally
As Netafim celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the global leader in precision irrigation is marking decades of innovation, transformation, and impact across Southern and East Africa.
Chery planning to make local bakkie segment even sweeter
After saturating the local SUV scene with dozens of models over the past few years, the bakkie segment is next on the list for Chinese carmakers. Chery has become the...
Biotech to play pivotal role in future of SA crop production
Biotechnology is set to transform South African crop production over the next two decades. Chantel Arendse, plant biotechnology lead at CropLife South Africa, unpacks how genome editing, drought-tolerant traits, and...
Toyota Fortuner GR-Sport: more than just a fancy suit
The Toyota Fortuner has consistently been South Africa’s best-selling bakkie-based SUV since 2006. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch drove the GR-Sport, the latest addition and probably the last model to be...
Invest in Husqvarna equipment to counter wildfires
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reports that the increasing urbanisation of South Africa’s rapidly growing population is a significant factor impacting the risk of wildfires.
The many uses of cattle rails
The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe has fond memories of holding onto the cattle rails of his uncle’s bakkie for dear life, with Lovely the collie by his side, on...
Agrico now manufactures PVC pipes larger in diameter
Agrico is set to transform South Africa’s irrigation and water infrastructure by installing an extrusion line capable of producing rigid mPVC and uPVC pipes up to a massive 800mm in...
Renault Duster enters new era without diesel engines
The big news around the all-new Renault Duster’s local introduction was the discontinuation of the venerable diesel engines. The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe looks at how the crossover is...
