Technology

Precision camera technology offers automated weed control – and an intelligent means to tell the good guys from the bad. Robyn Joubert reports.

The EuroTier 2012 Dairy, Pork and Poultry Technologies Exhibition in November in Hanover, Germany, was an opportunity for companies to showcase their best products to the world’s farmers. Lloyd Phillips was there to learn more about the systems and instruments that carried off the gold medals.

The Polydress O2 Barrier 2-in-1 uniquely combines polyethylene silage film and polyamide underlay film to create an oxygen barrier that has been improved, it is claimed, by a factor of between 6 and 10.

The futuristic new Cobra Interceptor sprayer was launched at the recent EIMA Show in Bologna, Italy. Joe Spencer reports.

Massey Ferguson’s all-new 5600 tractor series was launched at the recent EIMA Show, in Bologna, Italy. Joe Spencer reports.

A radical redesign and some innovative features characterise Case IH’s new large square balers. Joe Spencer reports.

Phosphorus is a vital nutrient in livestock production, but what is the best source? Multi-national animal nutrition company DSM provided answers at EuroTier 2012 in Hanover, Germany.

New Holland’s T4060F has won the ‘specialised’ category of the prestigious Tractor of the Year 2013 awards. Joe Spencer reports.

Increasing energy costs have cut into many a farmer’s profitability. With more increases from Eskom on the cards, producers need an action plan to cut usage wherever possible. Koos Bouwer, an industrial engineering consultant, gives practical advice on reducing a farm’s electricity bill. Lindi van Rooyen reports.

Prof Hennie Snyman warns that slangbos (also known as bankrupt bush, bankrotbos or vaalbos) is steadily eroding farm values. So the expense of chemical control is well worth it. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.

A unique oil-fired furnace has been perfected and is now for sale, with quite a number already working in the field. Joe Spencer reports.

US researchers have found that there are no significant differences between organic and conventional milk. Alan Harman reports.