Technology

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reports that the increasing urbanisation of South Africa’s rapidly growing population is a significant factor impacting the risk of wildfires.

The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe has fond memories of holding onto the cattle rails of his uncle’s bakkie for dear life, with Lovely the collie by his side, on the farm roads of Koekenaap. It turns out, though, that these rails keep more people and dogs on bakkies than they do cattle.

Agrico is set to transform South Africa’s irrigation and water infrastructure by installing an extrusion line capable of producing rigid mPVC and uPVC pipes up to a massive 800mm in diameter, confirmed to be the largest in Southern Africa.

The big news around the all-new Renault Duster’s local introduction was the discontinuation of the venerable diesel engines. The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe looks at how the crossover is gearing up for life after diesel.

After the introduction of the new flagship in Great Wall Motor’s bakkie line-up, the P500, the old P-Series moniker, is now being changed to P300. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch explains the carmaker’s new bakkie structure.

Over the years, NMI has built a reputation for importing a comprehensive range of high-quality agricultural machinery. At Nampo, they unveiled the first bale wrapper in their offering, named the Sitrex WR 3100.

If you are looking for a small, reliable tractor that does not break the bank, then CASE IH’s JX range might be what you are looking for.

Astron Energy’s Quartech Fuel four-in-one technology is designed to deliver exceptional benefits across the board.

On the first day of Nampo 2025, LEMKEN launched its new weed harrow, Thulit, which, according to the manufacturer, extends farmers’ window for mechanical weed control.

ISUZU Motors South Africa is proud to announce its participation in Nampo 2025, showcasing a powerful lineup that embodies its long-standing heritage in the agriculture sector.

The Navara line-up was increased last year in Nissan’s effort to win back market share. The Citizen’s Mark Jones sampled the top-of-the-range Pro-4X to see how the double cab compares with modern bakkies.

With regular servicing and maintenance, this trouble-free Hino 15-258 500 Series truck is set to keep going strong for many more kilometres to come.

Lubricants are essential for reducing friction, wear, and corrosion between moving parts of machinery and equipment.

Plant biotechnology uses tools like genetic modification and bioengineering to enhance crops’ resilience, nutritional value, and sustainability in the face of challenges like climate change. Biosafety South Africa’s Dr Hennie Groenewald spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about how this technology can shape the future of crop farming around the world, stressing that field testing and commercialisation are the next critical steps.

Smart irrigation helps address the challenges of water scarcity and unpredictable weather, and promotes operational efficiency, writes Eran Ossmy, president of Rivulis’ Micro Irrigation Division.

It’s hard to believe there was once a gap in the van segment between plush people movers and cargo carriers, yet the Ford Transit Custom Sport has plugged that gap, writes The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe.

Since 1975, New Holland’s Twin Rotor harvesters have led the market in terms of power efficiency, capacity, and grain and straw quality.

The Corolla Cross is the best-selling SUV in South Africa, but it faces growing competition from the influx of SUVs from China. To make sure it stays ahead of the pack, Toyota has introduced a range of updates to the facelifted model, writes Jaco van der Merwe.

Using the right combination of machinery and implements can help a wheat farmer improve yields and lower costs. Magda du Toit spoke to André Olwagen, strategic marketing manager and product portfolio manager at Case IH.

Most homeowners want a lush, well-manicured lawn. Not only does it add to the beauty and aesthetics of your overall garden, but it also creates a wonderful setting for outdoor activities with the kids or leisurely enjoying outdoor lunches with family and friends.