Crops

Every farming operation has its own equipment needs, cycles, and long-term goals. John Deere Financial offers personalised financing solutions designed around these realities, helping farmers focus on the operation they know best.

Genetics play a critical role in sustainable beef farming. Why do genetics matter and how can they be conserved?

Spring brings the grounds back to the top of the maintenance list on farms and estates across South Africa. Entrances and avenues, the homestead garden, lodge and guest lawns, staff housing, and areas around offices and pack sheds all start growing again at once, making efficient mowing essential for keeping properties neat and presentable.

John Deere is expanding its offering across Africa and the Middle East with its new 3E Series compact utility tractors, a range designed for producers and landowners who need a smaller tractor without compromising on capability, reliability, or versatility.

Starting a beekeeping enterprise is less about buying the right equipment than learning to understand the colony. South African beekeeping development specialist Sidwell Banne says beginners should spend their first year learning to read bees, understand their environment, and know when to intervene, or when to leave the colony alone.

CLAAS is showcasing its recently released CEREX 760 RF round baler and the AXION 9.450 CMATIC at Nampo Cape 2026. The CEREX introduces a new heavy-duty variable-chamber design, while the 448hp AXION is making its first Western Cape appearance.

From farm to market, better post-harvest practices, cold room management, and refrigerated transport can help protect the quality of fresh produce and reduce losses. This practical guide looks at the measures farmers and other industry players can take to maintain quality throughout the value chain.

With 440 hectares of bananas under irrigation, Inyoni is one of South Africa's leading banana producers. The team works closely with Agrico to ensure this thirsty crop receives the precise amount of water it needs.

Upgrade your livestock operation with a John Deere 5-Series tractor. Enjoy flexible financing with extended 72-month terms to lower monthly repayments. Offer valid until 9 October 2026.

Few names in agricultural machinery carry the heritage and reputation of Steiger. Built on decades of innovation and shaped by the demands of large-scale farming, the Steiger name has become synonymous with uncompromising power, exceptional traction, and proven reliability.

New Holland’s specialist tractor range and advanced Braud grape harvesters empower South Africa’s fruit and wine producers to boost operational efficiency, lower input costs, and protect crop quality.

Electric tractors are often promoted as the future of farming, promising lower emissions and reduced fuel costs. But while the technology continues to advance abroad, industry experts say the economics simply don’t add up for South African farmers.

Lekkewaan’s compact electric utility vehicles are starting to gain popularity among South African farmers, but their real strengths start to emerge when put to the test on the farm, writes Jedrie Harmse.

A farm auction might sound like an old-fashioned world: a fast-talking auctioneer, an excited crowd, and a raised paddle indicating the highest bid. But modern farm auctions are highly structured, professional processes driven by transparency, market forces, and precise time management. Vleissentraal Properties explains through a Q&A.

Modern farming demands more than individual pieces of equipment; it requires a well-balanced machinery package that delivers productivity, efficiency, and long-term value.

Farmers are leveraging new technologies to counter climate change and meet demand. Magda du Toit dissects how variable-rate technology can support this shift.

Ambrosia Citrus Estate, near Hoedspruit in Limpopo, was established in 1999. In 2011, the estate’s journey with low-flow drip irrigation began when it became one of the first farms in South Africa to install UniRam™ 0,7ℓ/h low-flow drippers.

The ripper is helping a Viljoenskroon farmer improve efficiency and drastically reduce fuel consumption, and his maize yields have increased as the roots grow deeper to access more water.

Selling a farm is both emotional and strategic. For many farmers, it marks the end of a lifelong relationship with the land, yet it also requires careful financial consideration. In this Q&A, Vleissentraal Properties addresses the key questions every seller should consider.

Zimbabwe's tobacco regulator is stepping up efforts to promote a cleaner, more sustainable tobacco industry by urging farmers to adopt more sustainable curing technology, as the country faces scrutiny over the deforestation caused by its intensive use of firewood and coal in tobacco production.