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 the 2015 Namibian Livestock Producers’ Organisation in Windhoek.
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 to Gerhard Uys about recent trends.
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.
Agritechnica winners
Here are some silver medal winners from the biennial expo to be held in November in Hanover, Germany.
Innovation at Agritechnica
The vast biennial Agritechnica trade expo in Germany is well known as a showcase of technical innovation. This year’s event is no different.
Highlights of Eston 2015
The annual Nedbank Eston Show, as it is now known, has been going for 61 years and is well established as a major annual agricultural event.
Exploring intuitive farming
Radically innovative approaches are needed to address challenges in the agriculture sector, says Dr Saskia von Diest of Stellenbosch University.
Kubota tractors
Kubota tractors have gained an international reputation for practicality and efficiency. They have also proved their worth in the orchards and vineyards of the Western Cape.
Mechanised sugarcane production
Mascor’s recent open day in Pietermaritzburg included some interesting cane-farming equipment.
Ford Tourneo Connect test
Spacious, comfortable and economical, the Ford Tourneo Connect has much to offer as a family vehicle. Jake Venter had a closer look at two of the four models, and came away impressed.
