Chevrolet Trailblazer: big & capable
Out of the blue, Toyota’s legendary Fortuner has a head-to-head competitor. Gavin Foster was at the launch of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer, and came away highly impressed.
Masses of manure – the answer to rehabilitating old mine sites?
US experiments demonstrate that the carbon in compost kick-starts the natural organic cycle.
Consumers sensitive to high price of Karoo lamb
Karoo lamb is a sought after product but consumers think twice before paying more for it, according to a survey by researcher Henriëtta du Plessis.
Mazda BT-50: a certain quality
The new Mazda BT-50 is a stylish, capable, well-made bakkie offering a decent ride. And there’s a head-scratching range of options. Gavin Foster reports.
Protein for poultry, and it’s free grub too
Midlands poultry producer Chris Slater is using plump, live fly grubs to replace expensive poultry feed. His story, which first appeared in Farmers Weekly on 19 October, generated such positive reader response that Robyn Joubert revisited the Slaters to find out more.
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Case IH in Réunion
The advantages of mechanisation in the sugar industry were demonstrated by Case IH at the recent International Sugar Conference. Joe Spencer reports.
Combine revolution
The Lexion 700 is the world’s first combine harvester model series which continuously and automatically adjusts to harvest conditions. Joe Spencer reports.
Compensatory growth in Dorper lambs
Researchers from the Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute studied the effect of the early growth environment on the development of Dorper lambs.
GM: weed and insect problems loom
Herbicide and pesticide resistance are leading to an increased use of these chemicals.
Little trees, big benefits
Reducing the height of forestry trees through genetic modification has advantages, say US researchers.
pH: the secret to unlocking soil’s nutrients
Correcting the soil’s pH and conserving its organic matter are key to improving plant response to fertiliser application. Robyn Joubert reports.
Combine makeover
A re-designed cab and a folding auger with a pivoting spout option are among the new features on Case IH’s latest Axial-Flow combines. Joe Spencer reports.
Eco-agriculture: a question of balance
Confronted by declining yields and rising input costs, Limpopo farming giant ZZ2 developed and implemented a system it termed natuurboerdery. Ecologist Erik Holm gave a progress report at the PestBiz Convention in Durban in August. Robyn Joubert was there.
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Seen at the Garden Show
A wide range of turf and lawn care equipment was on display at the
recent Sunday Tribune Garden Show in Pietermaritzburg. Joe Spencer reports.
NH at the Spring Show
Now known as the ‘Spring Show’, the old Pretoria Show has become a genuine agricultural event. Joe Spencer reports.
Precision farming – suitable for large or small farms
Increased profits, exact management of land variability and enhanced environmental protection through better use of inputs – these are just some of the benefits of precision farming, according to US agricultural expert Dr Don Tyler. Peter Hittersay reports.
High standards
TürkTraktör recently became the first company in Turkey to achieve both energy management and emission quality certification. Joe Spencer reports.
Spotlight on enzootic bovine leukaemia
This relatively unknown infectious retrovirus can go undetected for years. There is no effective treatment or efficient commercial vaccine but good biosecurity and management can play a role in prevention. Dr Jan du Preez explains.
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New Holland in Lusaka
Danatrac is now New Holland’s official distributor in Zambia. Joe Spencer reports.
Local proves lekker at Eston
As usual, local manufacturers showcased their products at the annual Nedbank Eston Show. Joe Spencer reports.
