Joe Spencer
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A methane-powered tractor by New Holland
New Holland recently received an international award for its concept tractor, which offers huge savings in running costs.
Pöttinger’s Cross Flow mower
This company’s latest development saves time, effort and fuel, and will be welcomed by all farmers who carry out haymaking and silage operations.
On-the-go tyre pressure control
TractAir introduced its central tyre inflation system at the recent LAMMA Show in the UK. The system enables the operator to adjust tyre pressure from the cab.
Meet the New Mercedes-Benz Unimog U529
Mercedes-Benz Trucks launched the Unimog U529 in Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal. Joe Spencer attended the event and reports that the U529 offers a high degree of versatility.
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New Holland’s self-propelled, front boom sprayer model
According to New Holland, a front-mounted boom offers many advantages over a rear-mounted one.
Pöttinger Terradiscs – wider and faster
Pöttinger Terradiscs, very wide, high-speed disc harrows, were launched at Agritechnica 2018 in Hanover.
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Case IH unveils a new six-cylinder tractor: the Maxxum 150
Improvements have resulted in far more powerful four-cylinder tractor engines. But Case IH has bucked the trend, adding a six-cylinder engine to its Maxxum range.
Meet the world’s most powerful forage harvester
The official launch of the latest Krone Big X forage harvester took place in Germany in September 2018. Joe Spencer reports on this advanced machine.
Even better gear from John Deere
John Deere recently announced improvements and additions to the specifications of some of its tractors and combines.
A visit to Kuhn’s vast implement factory in France
Rovic Leers dealers and farmer customers were recently taken on a tour of Kuhn’s impressive factory in Severn, France.
EkoNiva producing more than 1 300t of milk a day!
EkoNiva-APK is a leading milk producer in Russia and Europe. Sophisticated technology and facilities are largely behind its success.
Highlights of Zimbabwe’s ADMA Agrishow
Case IH played a starring role in the fourth annual ADMA Agrishow.
Local manufacturers seen at Royal Show
Every year, the Royal Show features exhibitors and agricultural equipment quite different from those at Nampo. The Royal Show is also a showcase for smaller and local manufacturers.
Seeders and planters at Nampo
Implements in this category continue to grow larger and wider, and a considerable number demonstrated this trend at Nampo Harvest Day this year.
Meet the new Valtra S374
The powerful, versatile and fuel-efficient S374 tractor was the centre of attention at Valtrac’s Nampo stand.
Turnerland equipment for onions
Turnerland Manufacturing has developed equipment that allows onion growers to harvest their crops directly from the land with minimum labour.
Hippo Mills turn 90!
The Hippo hammer mill was launched at the 1928 Pietermaritzburg Royal Show. Joe Spencer takes a closer look at the company.
Smart designs from Amazone!
Four Amazone machines received the world-renowned Design Label at this year’s iF Design Awards.
Malawian community to benefit from hammer mill donation
As part of the ‘My Hippo Story’ competition the manufacturers of Hippo Mills, ABC Hansen, asked Hippo hammer mill owners to share their stories of how Hippo had impacted their lives in terms of creating work and opportunities, not only for themselves, but their entire community or village.
100 years of John Deere tractors
One of the greatest success stories in the agricultural machinery industry started a century ago with the launch of the Waterloo Boy tractor in the US Midwest.
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