Technology

Two-a-Day’s Dr Mias Pretorius and Daan Brink described to Glenneis Kriel how picking platforms are improving the company’s production.

The seed company recently invested R11 million in new Monosem planting technology.

Joe Spencer continues his overview of what’s new from Valtra and Pöttinger.

More than 100 products were presented at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture. Denene Erasmus looks at some of the inventions that can improve efficiency on smaller farms.

Valtra’s new tractors and Pöttinger’s latest implements could benefit SA farmers. Examples were on show at Agritechnica.

According to a global study, smallholder farmers who attract more wild bees and other pollinators to their land could harvest up to 24% more crops. In contrast, commercial farmers remain reliant on managed beehives. Ecological entomologist Dr Ruan Veldtman of the SA National Biodiversity Institute and Stellenbosch University contributed to the research.

Joe Spencer takes a closer look at New Holland’s award-winning T7.315 tractor as well as improvements in other models.

This trailer offers innovation and versatility, and could prove a boon for many farmers.

The drought continues to have a major effect on livestock production. Special management practices are needed for herd management to survive a drought.

AGCO dominated Hall 20 at Agritechnica, with Massey Ferguson and Challenger particularly prominent.

Founded in 1879 in Norway, and now owned by Kutoba, Kverneland is one of the world’s leading plough manufacturers.

Using GPS monitoring in conjunction with aerial technology allows farmers to increase farming efficiency. The results, however, are highly dependent on interpretation of the data and the type of technology used, says Mico Stander of Agrimotion.