The new Hilux: a giant leap forward
Better ride quality, performance and build are just some of the features that make this the most significant new Hilux in decades, says Gavin Foster.
Vintage farming machinery
As part of our 105th anniversary issue, Joe Spencer takes us back to when men were men, and tractors were temperamental beasts.
Increased efficiency with picking platforms
Two-a-Day’s Dr Mias Pretorius and Daan Brink described to Glenneis Kriel how picking platforms are improving the company’s production.
Monsanto gets top planters
The seed company recently invested R11 million in new Monosem planting technology.
Valtra and Pöttinger – Part 2
Joe Spencer continues his overview of what’s new from Valtra and Pöttinger.
Smart farming solutions
More than 100 products were presented at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture. Denene Erasmus looks at some of the inventions that can improve efficiency on smaller farms.
Valtra and Pöttinger – Part 1
Valtra’s new tractors and Pöttinger’s latest implements could benefit SA farmers. Examples were on show at Agritechnica.
Smallholder farmers should welcome wild bees
According to a global study, smallholder farmers who attract more wild bees and other pollinators to their land could harvest up to 24% more crops. In contrast, commercial farmers remain...
New Holland is tops
Joe Spencer takes a closer look at New Holland’s award-winning T7.315 tractor as well as improvements in other models.
The new Aperion
This trailer offers innovation and versatility, and could prove a boon for many farmers.
Livestock can survive a drought, learn how
The drought continues to have a major effect on livestock production. Special management practices are needed for herd management to survive a drought.
Class winners at Agritechnica
AGCO dominated Hall 20 at Agritechnica, with Massey Ferguson and Challenger particularly prominent.
Qualidisc Farmer 3000 from Kverneland
Founded in 1879 in Norway, and now owned by Kutoba, Kverneland is one of the world’s leading plough manufacturers.
Drones can take precision farming to the next level
Using GPS monitoring in conjunction with aerial technology allows farmers to increase farming efficiency. The results, however, are highly dependent on interpretation of the data and the type of technology...
Claas at Agritechnica
The German firm was one of the stars of the expo, winning medals and launching its largest disc mower.
McCormick in the spotlight
Argo kept the all-new McCormick X8 under wraps until the launch at Agritechnica. The public was not disappointed: it’s an impressive machine.
Krone claims the crown
The Premos mobile pelleting unit by Krone was regarded by many as the most exciting new product at Agritechnica 2015.
John Deere introduces the S.M.A.R.T. campaign to raise productivity in african agriculture
John Deere is announcing the S.M.A.R.T. campaign to bring together the company’s established initiatives and programs designed to enhance and advance productivity in African agriculture.
Guidelines on buying good-quality nursery trees
The establishment of a new orchard is one of the largest capital investments a fruit farmer can make. Prof Karen Theron from the Department of Horticultural Science at Stellenbosch University...
JMC Vigus: up there with the best
The words ‘Chinese’ and ‘quality’ are seldom used together. But things are changing. And if you had doubts about Chinese bakkies, the new JMC Vigus will dispel them rapidly, says...
