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.
Ninth generation of CR Twin Rotor combines
New Holland's latest CR combine harvesters improve harvesting efficiency for large-scale operations, offering flexibility for all crops from grain through to maize and rice.
Catching foot-and-mouth disease early will mean fewer cattle culled
A new study indicates that if FMD-affected cattle are promptly identified and removed from the herd, there may be no need for pre-emptive culling in the immediate area of an...
Beating wild lucerne in groundnuts
A new herbicide is proving more than a match for weeds in groundnuts.
Stopping salmonella
A new test for salmonella in poultry and eggs will produce faster and more accurate results.
SA veldfires contribute little to global warming
The effects of veldfires on the atmosphere and climate aren't straightforward - and a recent study of South Africa's veldfires yields some surprising results, writes.
Quantifying what nature gives for free
The World Bank has launched a new programme that aims to put a value on a country's ecosystems in the same way GDP is measured.
Are disease-resistant sheep less fertile?
Researchers have discovered an odd relationship between disease-resistance and fertility in Soay sheep. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
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