Technology

Patrick Rakau, a junior researcher at the Agricultural Research Council’s Animal Production Institute: Range and Forage Sciences, explains the importance of breeding new climate-smart and improved teff varieties for both human food and animal feed in South Africa.

Water is a big determinant of the success of a crop. But far more than just availability, how water is applied, when, and how much, is nothing short of a science. Irrigation experts talk about how an irrigation system should be approached for best results.

The new JAC T9 is certainly great value for money by offering features and driver comforts that compare with brands twice its retail price.

DNA Technologies claims their new subsurface irrigation systems can overcome challenges that have plagued the technology in South Africa, potentially saving water and boosting efficiency for fruit and grape production.

For the discerning farming and agricultural specialists in search of a dependable workhorse bakkie, the Isuzu D-MAX X-Rider shines as the epitome of versatility, power and style.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, goes the saying about the role of diet in overall health. New research however suggests that good health is less about the quantity of produce we ingest, and more about quality. Soil health makes all the difference in growing food that fills versus food that nourishes.

BirdLife South Africa explains why private landowners’ co-operation can be extremely helpful and is actually essential for the protection of biodiversity.

Global green hydrogen demand is set to increase sevenfold by 2050. With South Africa possessing all the ingredients to make and export hydrogen, the country could become a major world player, with benefits even extending to farmers.

A manicured lawn is the epitome of garden elegance, and achieving perfect edges is akin to framing a canvas, enhancing the overall beauty of your outdoor living space.

The Mitsubishi Triton GLX offers everything bakkie owners will ever need from a work or leisure vehicle, says the manufacturer.

For the Steenkamp brothers at SKS Boerdery in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, dry fields, unpredictable power supply and even theft are constant struggles. When it came to finding an irrigation supplier to help them move from dryland production to irrigation, Polla Steenkamp wasn't about to settle for second best.

Wits University PhD candidate Azraa Ebrahim tells Farmer’s Weekly of her research on puff adder thermal biology and space use, and dispels some of the fears that people have of these fascinating creatures.

A fence is a long-term investment, and the correct choice is crucial. Add to that strength, durability, a long life expectancy, ease of erection, and top quality.

Combilift recently invited more than 200 journalists from across the globe to visit their warehouse and celebrate their 25th anniversary in Monaghan, Ireland. Glenneis Kriel shares her experience here.

It is remarkable how the motoring industry, much like the agriculture sector, goes up and down. The technological advancements recently introduced in multiple vehicles across various price brackets demonstrate how affordable technology has become.

A Feedlot Information Day at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s Convention Centre in Pretoria saw industry experts, including farmers, nutritionists and veterinarians, gather to discuss meat production in South Africa. Magda du Toit reports.

John Deere has established itself as an industry leader, providing farmers with innovative tools to enhance their farming operations. From machine performance to field management and data analysis, John Deere offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that enable farmers to monitor, manage and maximize their yields, season after season. 

John Deere is pleased to announce the arrival of its new 540M front loader, compatible with the John Deere 6B Series four-cylinder tractors.

In the bustling world of home and garden maintenance, the Husqvarna 215iHD45 shines as a beacon of innovation and practicality.

The Ian Dickie BP400 AG is a robust, reliable, tractor PTO-driven side-tilt concrete mixer, supplying 300lts of wet mix concrete per batch.