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.
When farmers make a plan – Nampo
As usual, the annual Boerepatente Kompetisie at Nampo brought out the best in our farmers.
New from John Deere
The new US-built 5M tractor range was on show at Nampo, but a few producers had a first look. Joe Spencer was there.
Lethal vs non-lethal control: the economic comparison
Guardian animals offer far better livestock protection than lethal methods, according to new research. They’re more effective, need less work, and are cheaper.
Tractors for veggie growers
Some of the latest tractors and implements for the fresh produce industry were showcased at Cedara recently.
Mapping the future
All the key systems and software required for applying precision agriculture on a South African farm are now available to local farmers, says Joe Spencer.
New from Barloworld
The MF 7600 series has been expanded and Barloworld Agriculture has introduced the new MF branded hay making equipment.
FAE UMH 250 mulcher – backward is the way forward
The FAE UMH 250 mulcher, coupled to a Valtra T191H, shreds old stumps effortlessly.
Solving a nutty problem
Harvesting macadamias and other nuts is costly in SA. New equipment could soon change this, says Joe Spencer.
Horsch Pronto DC: farming without a plough
The new 12m Horsch Pronto DC is the largest cultivating disc drill in the UK.
Making hay in Balfour
Tractors, mowers, balers and new baling technology were on display at the annual Balfour haymaking equipment day in Mpumalanga.
Back to seat-of-the-pants flying
The escalating costs associated with all forms of flying in South Africa has inspired veteran microlight pilot and instructor, Craig Couzens, to design the Nanolite Bumblebee.
New Holland: Saving the planet
With its environmentally friendly technology, New Holland helps farmers do more with less.
