Technology

Mazda South Africa officially unveiled the new CX-5 at a gala event in Sandton earlier this week. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch reports.

In Botswana’s Tuli Block, where farmers measure every millimetre of rain, Manjo Stiglingh has transformed almost 5ha of veld into a thriving food forest. She spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about harvesting water, rebuilding soil, and designing a resilient farming ecosystem.

After seven years of daily service on a busy Limpopo farming operation, Lekkewaan’s compact electric utility vehicles have demonstrated that practicality, low running costs, and reliability can make a meaningful difference to modern agriculture. Citrus farmer Hennie de Beer spoke to Jedrie Harmse.

Founded in 1947, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) has returned to the local bakkie market with the Vigus, a work-focused double cab, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.

Priya Seetal, sugar and health policy manager at the South African Sugar Association (SASA), spoke with Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the complex intersection between public health policy and the sustainability of South Africa’s sugar industry.

Modern farming demands more than individual pieces of equipment; it requires a well-balanced machinery package that delivers productivity, efficiency, and long-term value.

The iconic GS Challenge returns in September 2026 at Mpumalanga’s Country Trax facility. Revived for the passionate riding community, the event promises scenic routes, camaraderie, and an unforgettable adventure weekend.

Toyota’s bZ4X has been a long time coming for South Africa as the manufacturer’s first purely electric vehicle, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.

Training helps riders replace instinctive panic reactions with safe, controlled responses, enabling them to tackle challenging terrain with confidence and reduce the risk of accidents.

Volkswagen has restructured the Amarok line-up, following the changes made to its production sibling, the Ford Ranger. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch reports.

Farmers are leveraging new technologies to counter climate change and meet demand. Magda du Toit dissects how variable-rate technology can support this shift.

Ambrosia Citrus Estate, near Hoedspruit in Limpopo, was established in 1999. In 2011, the estate’s journey with low-flow drip irrigation began when it became one of the first farms in South Africa to install UniRam™ 0,7ℓ/h low-flow drippers.

The ripper is helping a Viljoenskroon farmer improve efficiency and drastically reduce fuel consumption, and his maize yields have increased as the roots grow deeper to access more water.

Also available in standard and coupé-styled Sportback body styles, the new-generation Audi Q3 includes new touches and key areas of improvement. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch reports.

At Zunckel Farms, motorbikes are not just a convenience. For Egon Zunckel and his sons, the Husqvarna FE 350 is an essential farm tool.

Zimbabwe's tobacco regulator is stepping up efforts to promote a cleaner, more sustainable tobacco industry by urging farmers to adopt more sustainable curing technology, as the country faces scrutiny over the deforestation caused by its intensive use of firewood and coal in tobacco production.

While many have questioned Ford’s decision to add petrol derivatives to its Ranger line-up, the manufacturer believes now is the time to give bakkie buyers more choice, writes The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe.

Technology can sharpen decision-making on farms, but it can’t replace the experience, judgement, and practical knowledge of farmers and their teams, panellists said at the Potatoes SA congress held in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on 22 and 23 July.

With digital transformation on the rise in agriculture, and water resources on the decline, farmers are adopting smarter ways to manage irrigation. However, even the most sophisticated irrigation technology is only as effective as the physical infrastructure beneath it.

Keeping control of your motorcycle in rough terrain is not for the faint-hearted rider. Combined with poise, knowing how your bike will behave in most scenarios is just as important.