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Helping to put farmers first

The ‘Farmers Business Network’ enables members to share valuable information, says Greg Miles.

Tracking your produce

Better traceability secures more customers for food producers, says Greg Miles.

How virtual reality is going to change the world as we know it

All over the world, techies are counting down the days to the 2016 launch of the Oculus Rift, a portable, user-friendly virtual reality (VR) headset that is expected to bring VR technology into the mainstream.

Advice fresh from the farm

Getting advice from fellow farmers, agronomists and specialists in all areas of agriculture is never a bad thing.

Automation in the dairy industry

This system allows you to feed and milk your cows at the touch of a button.

Breaking down the communication barrier

A new app from Skype enables real-time translation of foreign languages.

Why farmers should drive with their radios on

No, not to listen to the latest Taylor Swift liedjie, or to take pride in the fact that you were out of bed and, after having had coffee with a rusk from Ouma, in the bakkie, all before the Jacaranda breakfast team started their show.

Dust, spray and eradicate

First it was drones. Now unmanned helicopters could become the next big thing.

Look up to the clouds for your administrative solutions

A few minor tweaks can always save a lot of time, money and effort. And it’s not just about changing the way we physically do some of the things on our farms, but also the way we use our computers and the Internet.

The future of meat processing is here

New robot technology can debone breasts at a rate of 1 500 chickens per hour.

Interactive & environmentally friendly

Instantly available, digital magazines are becoming ever more popular, says Greg Miles.

A robot to watch over your vegetables

Designed Down Under, this is the latest advance in automated crop management.

Saving money with virtual mobiles

Want to buy cellphones for your staff? This solution could be the answer.

Wanted: more technology to protect our livestock from rogue lions

Recent headlines about a rogue lion that escaped from the Karoo National Park got me thinking about livestock predation faced by many farmers around the country.