Joe Spencer
John Deere receives special mention at SIMA Paris
John Deere has received a special mention in the ‘Awards for Innovation’ at SIMA in Paris. Joe Spencer looks back on other milestones in the evolution of the tractor.
Duplex Seed system from Pöttinger
Pöttinger has joined the ranks of planter manufacturers that promote the value of double rows in maize and other crops, says Joe Spencer.
Erdvark’s specialised ridgers
Erdvark manufactures rugged, specialised disc implements for cultivating new crops. Amongst its newer products are specialised ridgers that enable fruit and nut farmers to establish ridges for optimal tree growth.
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New Holland acquires Kongskilde
The various brands involved in the deal include Kongskilde, Överum and JF, and represent a major extension to New Holland’s range of hay and grass equipment.
Turnerland: potato and onion harvesting equipment
Turnerland Manufacturing, a South African company, produces world-class potato and onion harvesting equipment. Joe Spencer explores its latest model.
Implements for vegetable farmers
The first-ever national vegetable farmer’s day, attended by visitors from across the country, was held at the JSF farm in Gauteng. Joe Spencer was there.
Affordable, specialist equipment for small-scale growers
The recent vegetable farmers’ day in Bapsfontein exhibited a number of implements that can help small-scale growers to plant and cultivate vegetables more efficiently.
The Krone Premos 5000: like no other
The first public demonstration of the revolutionary mobile pelleter was held recently at a field day in Hungary. The machine eliminates the entire baling process.
Ferguson TE20 turns 70
The TE20 gave the world the Ferguson System, a major advance in production efficiency. Joe Spencer recalls the history of this legendary tractor.
Equipment makes composting easier
Locally manufactured and imported equipment is improving the ease of operation, efficiency and profitability of composting enterprises.
SA’s Chenin Blanc is world class
A total of 124 wines with a wide diversity of styles were entered. All were blind-tasted by a five-person panel with no indication of vintage, cellar treatment or technical analysis.
Dezzi equipment made in SA, for Africa
Desmond Equipment designs and manufactures a wide variety of machinery and equipment specifically for the African market. Products include timber trucks, haulers and trailers. Joe Spencer reports.
Polaris Ranger power!
Deelkraal Wildlife Reserve has chosen Polaris Ranger utility vehicles for various operations. They certainly meet the challenge, says Joe Spencer.
Jupidex & Mascor at the Royal Show
These companies, which are part of the Plennegy Group, had impressive stands at this year’s Pietermaritzburg Royal Show. Joe Spencer reports.
As always, a right Royal display!
For many decades, the Royal Show has provided a comprehensive display of agricultural machinery and implements. This year was no different, and included amongst the exhibits were several locally manufactured implements. Joe Spencer reports.
South Africa & Nigeria to sign agricultural MoU
South Africa and Nigeria intend signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in agriculture between the two countries. Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, recently made the announcement.
Namibia to export beef to USA
Namibia has become the first African country to export beef to the US. Paul Strydom, general manager at the Meat Board of Namibia, said that the approval process started in 2008 and was subjected to inspections from US state departments.
Labelling to differentiate milk products in UK
UK retailer Tesco has launched a consumer awareness campaign for milk sold in its stores.
New machinery at Nampo 2016
Last week, it was the turn of tractors. This series, we look at some of the other machinery that caught our eye at Nampo 2016, says Joe Spencer.
No square watermelons for SA
In 2014, Japan started exporting rare, cube-shaped watermelons produced in Zentsuji, Kagawa Prefecture. Currently, the fruit, which is intended to be used as ornaments, sell for 10 000 yen (about R1 500) each.
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