Revolutionary new maize on the way?
The promise of drought tolerant maize may be just a few years from becoming a reality.
Snake bites! First aid tips for livestock
They might be an occupational hazard for farmers, but little thought is given to snake bites in livestock.
New harvesters from John Deere
The S-Series combines have more power, capacity and larger header options for increased productivity. Joe Spencer reports.
Targeting gerbils
Following a report in Farmer’s Weekly of 27 January on gerbil damage to grain in Free State, North West and Mpumalanga, Annelie Coleman interviewed Dr Gerhard Verdoorn on the best...
Nguni project opens opportunities for rural communal farmers
A farmer development project involving collaboration between universities, the department of agriculture and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is starting to prove successful for...
Massey Ferguson wins
Not only did Massey Ferguson win Tractor of the Year at the recent Agritechnica Show in Germany, its famous three-point linkage system was named a ‘milestone in agriculture’. Joe Spencer...
Mealybug hopes pinned on parasitic wasp
An Israeli company has cracked the code for mass-rearing a predatory wasp which could help control the destructive mealybug. Trials are underway in Eastern Cape in conjunction with Citrus Research...
Termites increase soil fertility
Hazyview farmer Isak Fick lost the battle against termites - only to find that his mango and macadamia nut orchard boomed. Termites create superior compost right where the tree needs...
Agritechnica honours New Holland’s innovations
Joe Spencer reports from Agritechnica, the world's largest exhibition of agricultural machinery and equipment held in Hanover, Germany. This year, New Holland proved its mettle with five silver medals in...
New facility to expand bio-control of codling moths
A new production facility to rear and release sterile codling moths is geared to produce more than 2 million moths a week and currently supplies at least 3% of the...
Go green with the Sepcom
An advanced solids-liquid separating machine will help industrial and farming operations comply with increasingly stringent environmental laws.
Breed for efficiency, not size
Dr Roger Hunsley, former animal science professor at Purdue University in the US, told cattlemen how they can breed for feed efficiency without producing over-sized animals that burn through expensive...
Merinos that don’t ‘slim for summer’
Summer weight loss in sheep can be a major problem for sheep farmers in hot climates. Alan Harman looks at new research.
A cross-border collaboration
A collaboration between a research geneticist from the US Department of Agriculture and South African animal scientists could take the benefits of the Nguni cattle breed global. Robyn Joubert reports.
Research farm invests in a TD tractor
New Holland TD series tractors are now available in South Africa, and staff at The University of KZN's Ukulinga Research Farm are particularly impressed by the engine power.
Why biosecurity systems are a must-have
New livestock can bring disease as well as new genetics into your herd. That's why a good biosecurity system is vital, Pfizer's Dr Chris van Dijk explains to Annelie Coleman.
2 tractors, 1 driver
With Fendt's GuideConnect, a second tractor can follow your operator, performing the same operation.
Agri-wheels focus: The Amarok Single Cab – luxurious workhorse
VW impressed the motoring world with its first-ever one-ton bakkie, the Amarok Double Cab. Now the Single Cab smaller version has roared onto the South African market, offering the farmer...
Agri-wheels focus: The Steed 5 does GWM proud
Great Wall Motors top-of-the-range Steed 5 pickup is sure to impress with its value-for-money, hardiness and comfort. Lloyd Phillips put the vehicle through its paces
Can a ley crop be profitable?
Planting a pasture ley crop is good for your soil – but is it good or bad for your bank balance? Robyn Joubert finds out.
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