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.
Millennials: getting ready for the next generation of consumers
Millennials, born between the 1980s and the early 2000s, are more finicky consumers than any of their predecessors. Mary Shelman, director of the Agribusiness Programme at Harvard Business School in the US, speaks about their effect on the farming sector.
Mascor’s day in the sun
The KZN-based John Deere dealer network, Mascor, showcased some of its latest products at the Pietermaritzburg Royal Show. Joe Spencer attended the event.
The Tribine
A completely new concept in harvest technology is the result of years of original thought,
design exercises and prototype trials.
The biennial Sugarfest Show
The biennial Sugarfest Show at Amatikulu in KZN invariably comes up with something different.
This year was no exception, says Joe Spencer.
Good for backs and bottom lines
Michris Janse van Rensburg has enjoyed considerable commercial success with his range of
hand planters and fertiliser applicators.
Functional & affordable – JMC 1,6T Carrying light truck
The JMC 1,6T Carrying light truck comes in various configurations and is a real workhorse, but still caters for the comfort of drivers.
Choosing the ideal bakkie
Luxurious and pricey, most of today’s bakkies are designed for well-heeled urbanites rather than farmers. How then do you pick an affordable, no-nonsense vehicle that can cope with the everyday demands of a farm?
