Shaydan inclinometer: safety on the slopes
A tractor-mounted slope alarm that improves operator safety and prevents expensive accidents is now available.
Smart Farming in South Africa
A South African farmer was amongst a number of producers selected by the German Agricultural Society to highlight the success that smart farming can achieve.
Harvesting the ‘Hands-free Hectare’
The ground-breaking Hands-free Hectare project, which sought to grow a crop using only autonomous vehicles, has come to an end with a successful harvest.
Pöttinger Multiline: The new all-rounder
The Pöttinger Multiline concept is a combination of either a compact disc harrow or a stubble cultivator, and a seed drill.
Correct feeding can slash dairy cows’ methane emissions by 30%
Josef van Wyngaard, a doctoral student at the University of Pretoria, has found that South African dairy cattle emit less methane than initially thought, and there is room for significant...
Massey Ferguson opens new branch in KZN
Farmers were recently invited to view a range of Massey Ferguson and Radium equipment over three days at the Swartberg Polo Club near Kokstad in KwaZulu-Natal.
French innovation aims to reduce water usage in farming
A new product developed in France has been specifically formulated to support plant growth and development under dry conditions. Marketed in South Africa as Polyter, the innovation has shown promising...
Wuhlf’s Skerpioen: stinging its competitors
Wuhlf Equipment recently launched the first articulated tractor-loader-backhoe made in SA. With useful features and at a reasonable price, the Skerpioen offers excellent value, says Joe Spencer.
Technology to turn you into a truly smart farmer
Production data is invaluable for enhancing farm management and improving profitability. However, collecting and analysing this information efficiently can be daunting. Western Cape farmer Wolfgang von Loeper explains why this...
Vermeer ZR5 self-propelled round baler
Vermeer, the inventor of the big round baler in 1971, has announced its latest innovation: a self-propelled, big round baler.
Waste management: How Spier Estate turns trash into cash
Worldwide, waste generation is fast overtaking landfill availability. Heidi Newton-King, sustainability and human resources director at Spier Wine Estate, recently shared how the estate has succeeded in reducing its proportion...
Electronic eyes for the operator
Many of the innovations at the Agritechnica 2017 awards were aimed at making the work of the machine operator easier. Joe Spencer reports on two examples.
New Holland’s new concept tractor
New Holland recently exhibited a concept tractor powered by methane at the Farm Progress Show in Illinois, the largest outdoor farm event in the US.
The benefits of planned and measured irrigation
Measuring soil moisture content and water extraction has an obvious advantage: more efficient water use. In addition, it creates an optimal environment in which plants can grow and utilise fertilisers...
Big winners at Agritechnica 2017
More than 320 new product registrations were received for this year’s Agritechnica, the world’s top agricultural machinery trade fair.
New Keenan self-propelled mixer takes top honours
This Irish company’s first self-propelled mixer took the Innovation Arena Award at Europe’s largest outdoor agricultural machinery show.
Tractors, equipment, machinery at the 2017 Eston Show
New Farmtrac tractors, an imported sprayer, and solidly built livestock transporters were among the items that caught my eye at Eston this year.
Commercial GM crops: 20 years of success
In the two decades since their introduction, commercially produced genetically modified (GM)crops have revolutionised global agriculture. Love them or hate them, they are here to stay. Dr Hennie Groenewald, executive...
New John Deere automated combines
John Deere has integrated the latest automated technology in the combines and headers it is introducing in the UK for the 2018 harvest season.
Power and performance from Landini
Landini’s Landforce, Landpower and 7-Series tractors feature new styling and advanced features, and offer a wide choice for prospective customers in the larger utility tractor segment.
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