Technology

Activated oxygen water treatment trials in North West have shown positive results in wheat and maize yields. Annelie Coleman reports.

Australian research has shown the possibility of eliminating the horn gene in Merino sheep.

Research conducted by HortResearch SA’s Dr Steve Oosthuyse shows that timely pruning of litchi trees can produce a rich flush and yield a greater harvest.

Co-operation between South African and Argentinian agricultural organisations has led to a series of multi-year trials in selected South African localities to compare Argentinian direct planting technology and conventional systems with those used in South Africa. Pietman Botha reviews the first year of the trials, which were launched in 2011.

A foretaste of what to expect at the show that just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

The latest offerings from German manufacturer Horsch were demonstrated by SA distributors Terratill at a recent farmers’ day in Bothaville. Joe Spencer reports.

Already popular among cane growers, the Kengem floating paravane ripper has now been adapted for use in maize lands. Joe Spencer reports.

‘Switching off’ a gene that slows germination in high temperatures will allow farmers to grow lettuce all year round.

A novel approach to controlling a destructive root parasite has produced good results with sorghum in Ethiopia, according to Robyn Joubert.

At the SIMA Paris Show, Massey Ferguson celebrated the 75th anniversary of the introduction of the first self-propelled combine harvester. Joe Spencer reports.

China is now the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery and a number of makes are popular in South Africa.

Falcon Agricultural Equipment’s sales of Amazone implements in SA are growing at a steady rate. Joe Spencer reports.