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.

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.

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