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Krone sets new world record

German company Krone recently entered the record books when a Comprima F125 XC baler produced 149 round bales in one hour. Joe Spencer reports.

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...

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.
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