Technology

Get the latest agricultural farming news on modern technology, smart farming tools, and innovations shaping the future of agriculture.

Seen at the Show

The number of exhibitors displaying agricultural machinery and equipment at the Pietermaritzburg Royal Show continues to increase. Joe Spencer reports.

Better than blocking?

n an effort to save on vaccine costs, and time, farmer Graeme Brown experimented with making his own blood vaccine to combat heartwater.

Some interesting developments

Nampo once again lived up to its reputation as the place to introduce new ideas and new technology. Joe Spencer reports.

Cultivating & planting

A wide variety of locally manufactured and imported cultivating and planting equipment was on display at Nampo. Joe Spencer reports.

Stamping out aflatoxins

International scientists are close to launching ground-breaking technology that will revolutionise disease control in crops.

Grape exports to US set to increase, thanks to new irradiation system

Hepro Cape irradiator could help South Africa’s table grape producers to once again satisfy the phytosanitary requirements of the US.

Mini-plants hold maximum promise

Dwarf maize plants: same yield but cheaper to grow.

Bigger, sweeter fruit cultivars

Local fruit farmers will soon be able to select from several superior new stone fruit and table grape varieties. Denene Erasmus reports.

Something from everywhere

As Nampo shows, when it comes to agricultural equipment, there’s a whole world to shop in. Joe Spencer reports.

The Range Rover Evoque – a beauty that’s a beast

Its extraordinary looks are guaranteed to draw attention wherever you go. But the Range Rover Evoque’s appeal is not just skin-deep – here is an exceptionally capable SUV. Lloyd Phillips...

Proudly South African

Local manufacturers compete successfully with international brands, especially when knowledge of local conditions affects the efficiency of machinery in the land. Joe Spencer reports.

The new Ford Ranger – it’s the one for work & fun

Described by Ford as an all-new design and not merely an evolution of a previous model, the company’s latest Ranger bakkie looks set to take the SA market by storm....
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