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.
Cultivating & planting
A wide variety of locally manufactured and imported cultivating and planting equipment was on display at Nampo. Joe Spencer reports.
Stamping out aflatoxins
International scientists are close to launching ground-breaking technology that will revolutionise disease control in crops.
Grape exports to US set to increase, thanks to new irradiation system
Hepro Cape irradiator could help South Africa’s table grape producers to once again satisfy the phytosanitary requirements of the US.
Bigger, sweeter fruit cultivars
Local fruit farmers will soon be able to select from several superior new stone fruit and table grape varieties. Denene Erasmus reports.
Something from everywhere
As Nampo shows, when it comes to agricultural equipment, there’s a whole world to shop in. Joe Spencer reports.
The Range Rover Evoque – a beauty that’s a beast
Its extraordinary looks are guaranteed to draw attention wherever you go. But the Range Rover Evoque’s appeal is not just skin-deep – here is an exceptionally capable SUV. Lloyd Phillips...
Proudly South African
Local manufacturers compete successfully with international brands, especially when knowledge of local conditions affects the efficiency of machinery in the land. Joe Spencer reports.
