New Holland in Lusaka
Danatrac is now New Holland’s official distributor in Zambia. Joe Spencer reports.
Local proves lekker at Eston
As usual, local manufacturers showcased their products at the annual Nedbank Eston Show. Joe Spencer reports.
Understanding a true original
Participate in a research project studying South Africa’s unique black-seed grass – and stand a chance of being rewarded for your efforts.
The Farmall is back in action
The recent introduction of the new Farmall series by Case IH marks the return of a much-loved brand to the SA tractor market. Joe Spencer reports.
Combines for Georgia
New Holland recently made the first delivery of an order of more than 100 machines to the Republic of Georgia. Joe Spencer reports.
Get transplanting right for seedling survival
The yield potential of commercial forestry hybrids is all for naught if they aren’t transplanted properly. Dr Keith Little of the Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR) shared his tips...
Big tractors set new record
This unique event also raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity. Joe Spencer reports.
Determining lamb paternity
Australian researchers have identified a set of genetic markers that allows highly accurate parentage testing across all breeds of sheep.
Beating coccidiosis
US researchers have developed a control for this devastating intestinal disease.
The key to herbicide resistance?
US scientists may have found how ‘super weeds’ develop resistance to glyphosate.
Making tracks
Fordson, Ford and New Holland have a long history of using track conversions. Now the latest SmartTrax system has hit the US market. Joe Spencer reports.
Lely takes the lead again
A harvesting machine should provide high quality roughage and also work as an efficient forage transport wagon – the new Lely Tigo XR excels at both jobs. Joe Spencer reports.
Choose canola!
A new survey of crop rotation systems in the battered Cape wheat industry demonstrates the advantages of canola as a financially viable cash crop. Kobus van Tonder reports.
Improved nitrogen use means higher yields
Modern hybrid maize varieties use nitrogen more efficiently to produce more grain.
Horsch in South Africa
Terratill Implements, the exclusive distributors of Horsch equipment in Africa, recently hosted its first farmers’ day. Joe Spencer reports.
Sustainable mushroom growing
Mushroom farming is going green by replacing peat casing with sugar cane pith substrate. Linda Meyer spoke to Lindi van Rooyen at Mabu Casing Soils about how pith is saving...
Seen at the Show
The number of exhibitors displaying agricultural machinery and equipment at the Pietermaritzburg Royal Show continues to increase. Joe Spencer reports.
Better than blocking?
n an effort to save on vaccine costs, and time, farmer Graeme Brown experimented with making his own blood vaccine to combat heartwater.
Some interesting developments
Nampo once again lived up to its reputation as the place to introduce new ideas and new technology. Joe Spencer reports.
