Castrol keeps your fleet moving
Employing advanced lubricants, Castrol’s products are recognised worldwide for innovation and high performance through the company’s commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology.
What to consider when buying a Husqvarna ride-on mower
If you require versatility, professional finishing and the ability to handle large or small-scale jobs, the Husqvarna P524EFI Ride-on Front Mower is your practical solution.
Zimmatic pivot keeps on delivering best results
Proper irrigation makes all the difference in ensuring success in farming, and this is the reason why understanding the options and the capabilities offered by the Zimmatic pivot could be...
The bacteria that serve as fertilisers and growth promoters
Dr WJ Botha of the Biosystematics Division attached to the Agricultural Research Council’s Plant Health and Protection Research Institute explains why Streptomyces bacteria are an ideal alternative to chemical fertilisers...
Why small-scale farmers are hit hardest by post-harvest losses
With the relentless growth in population, countries can no longer afford to waste food. Manoshi Mothapo, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council’s Natural Resources and Engineering division, examines how...
John Deere Financial: from tailored solutions to customised support
John Deere Financial offers the best finance solutions every day of the year, built to cater to your business needs.
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.
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