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 reader response that Robyn Joubert revisited the Slaters to find out more.

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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.

Eco-agriculture: a question of balance

Confronted by declining yields and rising input costs, Limpopo farming giant ZZ2 developed and implemented a system it termed natuurboerdery. Ecologist Erik Holm gave a progress report at the PestBiz Convention in Durban in August. Robyn Joubert was there.

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Seen at the Garden Show

A wide range of turf and lawn care equipment was on display at the recent Sunday Tribune Garden Show in Pietermaritzburg. Joe Spencer reports.

NH at the Spring Show

Now known as the ‘Spring Show’, the old Pretoria Show has become a genuine agricultural event. Joe Spencer reports.

Precision farming – suitable for large or small farms

Increased profits, exact management of land variability and enhanced environmental protection through better use of inputs – these are just some of the benefits of precision farming, according to US agricultural expert Dr Don Tyler. Peter Hittersay reports.