Management: the key to improving soil health
Healthy soil is a crop farmer’s most important asset. Farmers Danie Bester and Tyson Zunckel, both of whom produce maize, soya bean and wheat, spoke to Magda du Toit about...
‘Going green’ drives research at New Holland
Jaco du Preez, marketing manager for New Holland in Southern Africa, spoke to Janine Ryan about how the company is going green with its new methane-powered tractor.
Optical sorter for peanuts improves quality and yield
Replacing traditional manual sorting methods with a machine has enabled Japan’s Inaba Peanuts, a well-known food producer, to improve quality and yield, as well as solve the problem of labour...
Why choose a Husqvarna brushcutter
Husqvarna's high-end range brushcutters are equipped with the unique X-TORQ® engine, which will help you reduce the exhaust emissions by up to 75% and will increase your fuel efficiency by...
Lessons from Danish researchers and farmers
Research and development in agriculture is accelerating to keep up with the numerous challenges in the sector. On a recent agricultural tour of Denmark, Lindi Botha discovered the many different ways...
The approaching crisis threatening SA’s bees and beekeepers
With bees pollinating approximately one-third of the world’s crops, commercial pollination services are a crucial and sought-after resource for many farmers. However, unscrupulous industry players are doing more harm than...
Using livestock for healthier soil
Angus McIntosh, a livestock farmer at Spier, recently hosted an information day during which he discussed the importance of ‘outdoor’ livestock production for the future of food security.
More possibilities with Agrico’s Web Control irrigation software
The ability of a farmer to multi-task is what sets him or her apart, making it possible to realize success that helps grow the business.
Learn all about Husqvarna leaf blowers
Removing debris and dirt, both indoors and outdoors, has become an effortless chore, thanks to the advances in the technology that forms the backbone of such powerful but handy tools...
John Deere provides financing catalyst
More focused and faster, the new John Deere Financial combines financial expertise, personal support, and digital drive so that clients can leap forward in their business.
STIHL – affordable agri tools for developing farmers
STIHL has focused on developing tools that are tough enough for the extreme working conditions of emerging markets in Africa. This has resulted in the release of the STIHL 230...
The MF 9300: a serious sprayer at an affordable price
Volksrust farmer Japie Landman was looking for a no-frills yet high-quality sprayer. The latest MF 9300 has more than satisfied his requirements.
VT-TRACTOR tyre boosts productivity, reduces costs, protects crops and topsoil
South Africa’s farmers have a well-deserved reputation for using technology to farm smarter and increase productivity despite challenging conditions.
How to reduce automotive pollution
Fuel combustion produces several hazardous by-products. The modern catalytic converter neutralises most of these effectively. Jake Venter discusses the pollutant problem.
John Deere launches combine with ‘mammoth’ capacity
John Deere has just launched its X9 Series Combine, which it says is currently the largest grain-handling harvester in Africa.
The unique pollination strategies of plants ensure their survival
South Africa is filled with an array of remarkable plant species. Landscape designer Leon Kluge spoke to Magda du Toit about this mysterious world of flora and the tricks they have...
An innovative new harvesting tool
Enter the PickLogger, a new harvesting tool developed by Agri Technovation, that allows for more accurate yield management.
A bright future for drones on farms
Research conducted by Dr Lauren Meiring of Stellenbosch University on the collision-avoidance systems of unmanned aerial vehicles such as drones could help boost the use of these machines on farms.
The importance of a reliable water pump for fighting fires
A water pump can be the decider between saving a forest and losing it to fire, says Bruce Hart of SOS Contractors.
The power of PVC pipe
Most farmers already know the value of using PVC in their irrigation systems, but do they know which type is best for their operations? Here, Agrico helps explains the differences...
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