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...
Case IH at Agritechnica
The world’s largest trade fair for innovative agricultural technology was the ideal place for Case IH to introduce its new offerings.
A world of tractors at Agritechnica Expo
No fewer than 2 907 exhibitors showcased their technology at the biennial Agritechnica Expo in Germany in November. Joe Spencer attended the event and came across a number of new tractors....
Drainage to maximise yield
To be sustainable, today’s farmers have to increase production and minimise risk. One way to do this is to drain the land properly.
Why does immunisation sometimes fail?
Immunisation is not always effective. Dr Jan du Preez and Dr Faffa Malan examine the reasons for this.
More from Lemken at Agritechnica
Here are some other innovations introduced by the German company at this year’s Agritechnica Expo, says Joe Spencer.
Maximise profits with precision livestock farming
The decreasing profitability of livestock farming means that producers must improve the biological and productive efficiency of their operations. This was the message animal scientist Dr Jasper Coetzee delivered at...
New from Lemken
The following innovations, launched by this well-known German company at the 2015 Agritechnica Expo, should be of interest to SA farmers, says Joe Spencer.
Why off-track driving is bad news for the veld
Even a single incidence of off-road driving can cause lasting damage. To protect the veld, stay on the track, Roelof Bezuidenhout cautions.
A new labour-saving calf feeder
Made in South Africa, this feeder carries a three-ton load and dispenses it neatly at the touch of a button. The driver can operate it on his own.
Betting on big machinery
Sales are falling, yet tractor manufacturers continue to introduce ever larger and more powerful models, as will be seen at Agritechnica.
Gallery: Vintage Tractor & Engine Clubs Show
The 7th South African Federation of Vintage Tractor & Engine Clubs Show was held recently at Baynesfield Estate in KwaZulu-Natal.
How technology can help the farmer
Technology is the key to the future of agriculture, often in ways we do not expect, according to Jason PH Brantley, managing director of John Deere: sub-Saharan Africa. He spoke...
New protein sources for poultry feed
The poultry sector is growing and traditional poultry feed is failing to meet demand. As a result, alternative protein sources for poultry feed are being researched.
Agri Mega Week review 2015
This year’s Agri Mega Week in Bredasdorp was brimming over with new technologies that offered producers significant savings through increased efficiency.
John Deere’s huge four-track
After years of design, field trials and customer feedback, John Deere has introduced the 9RX, its first-ever four-track tractor.
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