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John Deere offers more value with new 540M front loader

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

Hedge trimming with the ‘silent’, powerful Husqvarna 215iHD45

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

Ian Dickie introduces new PTO driven concrete mixer

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

New JAC Motors double-cab series on its way

From electric to diesel, these big, beefy vehicles will come in several versions, each showing that, when it comes to bakkies at least, size really does matter to customers.

Stihl introduces farmers’ range of 230 model products

Farming anywhere in the world is tough, but farming in Africa is really tough! You need equipment that has been designed for the extreme environment where we live and work...

Agrico adds 8m model to its high-speed disc line-up

With ever-increasing pressure on South African farmers to lower their input costs and raise yields, it is crucial to invest in equipment that enables efficient and effective field preparation within...

Local project sheds new light on the restoration of subtropical thicket

It takes more than just planting some seeds in the veld to restore subtropical thicket that has been degraded by erosion, overgrazing and bush clearing. Marion Whitehead reports on a...

Hyundai Venue Cargo impresses with space and features

Hyundai’s Venue Cargo features a secure cargo hold, has a payload of 500kg, and promises to be a popular small commercial vehicle.

Marginal soils: What to look out for, and how to optimise yield

To make the best of their land and remain financially viable, farmers need to know the potential of their soil. Karabo Puswe, agricultural specialist at FarmSol, explains how this knowledge...

Securing the world’s food production for the future

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault’s purpose is to ensure that humankind can continue producing a diversity of food crops, even in the case of a ‘Doomsday Event’.

Astron Energy: the power behind SA’s farmers for 30 years!

Productivity and reliability. To a commercial farmer running big machinery under pressure, these are non-negotiables. Astron Energy understands this only too well.

Next-Gen Ford Wildtrak – a stunning blend of capability and luxury

The Wildtrak will appeal as much to first-generation buyers as to the Ranger faithful, says Ellis Mnyandu, who took it on a 1 200km test drive.
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