Kubota tractors
Kubota tractors have gained an international reputation for practicality and efficiency. They have also proved their worth in the orchards and vineyards of the Western Cape.
Mechanised sugarcane production
Mascor’s recent open day in Pietermaritzburg included some interesting cane-farming equipment.
Ford Tourneo Connect test
Spacious, comfortable and economical, the Ford Tourneo Connect has much to offer as a family vehicle. Jake Venter had a closer look at two of the four models, and came away impressed.
Millennials: getting ready for the next generation of consumers
Millennials, born between the 1980s and the early 2000s, are more finicky consumers than any of their predecessors. Mary Shelman, director of the Agribusiness Programme at Harvard Business School in the US, speaks about their effect on the farming sector.
Mascor’s day in the sun
The KZN-based John Deere dealer network, Mascor, showcased some of its latest products at the Pietermaritzburg Royal Show. Joe Spencer attended the event.
The Tribine
A completely new concept in harvest technology is the result of years of original thought,
design exercises and prototype trials.
The biennial Sugarfest Show
The biennial Sugarfest Show at Amatikulu in KZN invariably comes up with something different.
This year was no exception, says Joe Spencer.
Good for backs and bottom lines
Michris Janse van Rensburg has enjoyed considerable commercial success with his range of
hand planters and fertiliser applicators.
Functional & affordable – JMC 1,6T Carrying light truck
The JMC 1,6T Carrying light truck comes in various configurations and is a real workhorse, but still caters for the comfort of drivers.
Choosing the ideal bakkie
Luxurious and pricey, most of today’s bakkies are designed for well-heeled urbanites rather than farmers. How then do you pick an affordable, no-nonsense vehicle that can cope with the everyday demands of a farm?
Tractors by the ton!
A wide assortment of tractors was on display at Nampo this year. Here is the second of two reviews.
Tractors galore at Nampo
The new tractors on show at Nampo ranged from the 14kW Hinomoto 180D to the 440kW Challenger MT875E, and all promised increased efficiency and reduced operating costs, thanks to the latest engine and drive train technology.
