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.
Combine revolution
The Lexion 700 is the world’s first combine harvester model series which continuously and automatically adjusts to harvest conditions. Joe Spencer reports.
Compensatory growth in Dorper lambs
Researchers from the Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute studied the effect of the early growth environment on the development of Dorper lambs.
GM: weed and insect problems loom
Herbicide and pesticide resistance are leading to an increased use of these chemicals.
Little trees, big benefits
Reducing the height of forestry trees through genetic modification has advantages, say US researchers.
pH: the secret to unlocking soil’s nutrients
Correcting the soil’s pH and conserving its organic matter are key to improving plant response to fertiliser application. Robyn Joubert reports.
Combine makeover
A re-designed cab and a folding auger with a pivoting spout option are among the new features on Case IH’s latest Axial-Flow combines. Joe Spencer reports.
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