Europe’s finest dairy, pork & poultry technology
The EuroTier 2012 Dairy, Pork and Poultry Technologies Exhibition in November in Hanover, Germany, was an opportunity for companies to showcase their best products to the world’s farmers. Lloyd Phillips...
RKW ProAgri’s Polydress O² barrier
The Polydress O2 Barrier 2-in-1 uniquely combines polyethylene silage film and polyamide underlay film to create an oxygen barrier that has been improved, it is claimed, by a factor of...
Cobra Interceptor sprayer
The futuristic new Cobra Interceptor sprayer was launched at the recent EIMA Show in Bologna, Italy. Joe Spencer reports.
New MF series on the way
Massey Ferguson’s all-new 5600 tractor series was launched at the recent EIMA Show, in Bologna, Italy. Joe Spencer reports.
New balers boost performance
A radical redesign and some innovative features characterise Case IH’s new large square balers. Joe Spencer reports.
Phytases: unlocking the benefits of phosphorus
Phosphorus is a vital nutrient in livestock production, but what is the best source? Multi-national animal nutrition company DSM provided answers at EuroTier 2012 in Hanover, Germany.
T4000F series wins another tractor award
New Holland’s T4060F has won the ‘specialised’ category of the prestigious Tractor of the Year 2013 awards. Joe Spencer reports.
Electricity savings: the power is in your hands
Increasing energy costs have cut into many a farmer’s profitability. With more increases from Eskom on the cards, producers need an action plan to cut usage wherever possible. Koos Bouwer,...
Chemicals: the best weapon against slangbos
Prof Hennie Snyman warns that slangbos (also known as bankrupt bush, bankrotbos or vaalbos) is steadily eroding farm values. So the expense of chemical control is well worth it. Roelof...
Money saver goes commercial
A unique oil-fired furnace has been perfected and is now for sale, with quite a number already working in the field. Joe Spencer reports.
Organic & ordinary milk: ‘the same benefits’
US researchers have found that there are no significant differences between organic and conventional milk. Alan Harman reports.
A double cab that means business
Robust and sporty. Packed with features. And keenly priced. That’s GWM’s new 4x2 or 4x4 Steed 5 2.0VGT Double Cab. And at its heart is the gutsy 4D20 turbo diesel...
To anywhere & back, with the Tomcar
Tough, strong and as agile as a klipspringer, the Tomcar is a remarkable vehicle.
Krone sets new world record
German company Krone recently entered the record books when a Comprima F125 XC baler produced 149 round bales in one hour. Joe Spencer reports.
Chevrolet Trailblazer: big & capable
Out of the blue, Toyota’s legendary Fortuner has a head-to-head competitor. Gavin Foster was at the launch of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer, and came away highly impressed.
Masses of manure – the answer to rehabilitating old mine sites?
US experiments demonstrate that the carbon in compost kick-starts the natural organic cycle.
Consumers sensitive to high price of Karoo lamb
Karoo lamb is a sought after product but consumers think twice before paying more for it, according to a survey by researcher Henriëtta du Plessis.
Mazda BT-50: a certain quality
The new Mazda BT-50 is a stylish, capable, well-made bakkie offering a decent ride. And there’s a head-scratching range of options. Gavin Foster reports.
Protein for poultry, and it’s free grub too
Midlands poultry producer Chris Slater is using plump, live fly grubs to replace expensive poultry feed. His story, which first appeared in Farmers Weekly on 19 October, generated such positive...
Case IH in Réunion
The advantages of mechanisation in the sugar industry were demonstrated by Case IH at the recent International Sugar Conference. Joe Spencer reports.
