Why breeding objectives? – Part 1
South Africa’s commercial beef producers often underestimate the importance of having clear breeding objectives. SA Stud Book’s Dr Japie van der Westhuizen spoke to Lloyd Phillips about ways to remedy...
The new Matriarch Ulteco 5
Most farmers try their best to reduce production costs. But halving them? Is that really possible? A highly productive sugar farm in the Malelane area is showing that it is.
Massey Ferguson unveils Global series tractors
The Massey Ferguson Global tractor series “is the largest manufacturing and new product development project in the history of AGCO and an extremely significant evolution for the brand.”
The best of the Nedbank Eston Show
The Nedbank Eston Show has possibly the widest variety of machinery exhibits of any agricultural show in the country. Tractors, implements, trucks, construction equipment and even boats were on display.
Liquid fertilisation with the Progator
Nutri-flo’s latest method of fertiliser application employs a John Deere Progator fitted with sophisticated spraying equipment.
Meet the monster: Fendt Vario
The Fendt Vario 1000 series has been specially designed as a powerful yet maneuverable draft tractor for the global market.
Gall fly infestation in mangoes
Active metabolites may be effective in curbing gall fly infestations in mangoes, a study suggests. Fidelis Zvomuya reports.
Fungal disease threatens SA mango industry
Spread rapidly by fungus, mango malformation disease is a growing problem in SA, reports Fidelis Zvomuya.
An efficient grain storage solution
The tentsilo combines the functionality of a conventional silo with a more permanent structure than that of a grain bunker.
Better wood!
Decoding of the Eucalyptus tree genome unlocks new possibilities for renewable fibre, fuel and biomaterials.
Honeybees provide ‘cost-free service’
A recent study shows that honeybees play a vital role in onion hybrid seed production.
Controlling Pereskia aculeata
A biological control agent has at last been found to remove this invasive cactus from indigenous vegetation, says Dr Iain Paterson.
Using flies and maggot protein as animal feed
Insects are a promising, economically viable alternative source of high-quality protein for livestock and fish feed, reports Fidelis Zvomuya.
The way to profitable livestock production
Implementing precision farming practices in livestock farming is extremely important for ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability. In fact, it could make the difference between financial survival or ruin, SA Stud...
The farmhouse of tomorrow?
There’s more to green building than merely sun and wind. Roelof Bezuidenhout investigates the latest option for comfortable, sustainable country living.
Sheep and goat productivity – progress report
An ongoing study shows that smallstock farmers are more successful on individually owned land than on commonage.
Biological crop protection
Pathogen resistance to conventional chemicals, political and ecological pressure and alternative methods of pest control has made biocontrols increasingly sought after.
Getting the spacing right with Pöttinger Terrasem
Some farmers plant small grains such as wheat at a 125mm row spacing. Others insist that 150mm or even wider maximises yield. The latest Pöttinger Terrasem offers a solution.
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