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.
The new Ford Ranger – it’s the one for work & fun
Described by Ford as an all-new design and not merely an evolution of a previous model, the company’s latest Ranger bakkie looks set to take the SA market by storm....
Liver fluke on the increase in South Africa
Liver fluke infestation in cattle appears to be spreading. At the North West RPO Congress, Potchefstroom vet Dr Martin Ferreira explained that blood samples analysed during the past two years...
Make the most of your fertiliser applications
It is not always appreciated that fertilisers have to be applied with precision in order to provide crops with the macro- and micro-nutrients they...
Interesting inventions
The 2012 Boerepatente Kompetisie at the Nampo Harvest Day provided some answers with real commercial potential. Joe Spencer reports.
Collaborative efforts to combat wheat rust
South African researchers, in co-operation with scientists overseas, are using the latest breeding techniques in the endless war against wheat rust. Wynand van der Walt reports.
Winning secrets of SA’s top wine grape producers
SA’s top 50 producers are performing well despite grim economic conditions. Robyn Joubert studies the 2012 VinPro/Winetech report and finds out why these producers are so successful.
Paying farmers to conserve
In Costa Rica, farmers are paid to provide environmental services. This has helped to place the country in top spot in the ‘Happy Planet Index’, which measures environmental efficiency and...
Ploughing a new furrow
In partnership with Grain SA and BKT, Tubestone presented a very successful introduction to competition ploughing at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day show. Joe Spencer reports.
Planters for CA farmers
Precision planter and air seeder specialists Theebo Tech showed more innovative planter concepts at this year’s Nampo Show. Joe Spencer reports.
What to look for at the Royal Show
The Royal Show is always a good place to see new tractors and agricultural machinery. This year will be no different. Joe Spencer reports.
Scientists find gene controlling vitamin C
Discovery may lead to new crops with extra-high levels of the vitamin.
Genome breakthrough may help beef farmers
Producers may soon have a tool to detect sub-fertile heifers and cows, allowing them to manage reproduction more efficiently.
