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VIDEO – FAW JH6 550hp: One truck to rule them all

Experience the strength and efficiency of the FAW JH6 550hp. This truck is perfect for long distances or heavy loads. It has a large fuel tank, overhead storage in cab, three cameras and ...

17 Jun 2025 · < 1 min read

Video: FAW’s JK6 trucks are as tough as they come

Experience the strength and efficiency of the FAW JK6 16.260FL, designed for reliability on every haul. With its powerful 6,5L engine, a robust chassis, and a spacious, ergonomic cab, ...

17 Jun 2025 · < 1 min read

RMIS announces FMD Working Group and progress on strategic response plan

Following the activation of its Operational Centre (OC) and the rollout of Phase 1 of its coordinated response to the escalating Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, Red Meat Industry ...

17 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

LiuGong is up to the task … are you?

For successful farming, tractors are not the only large machines you need on your farm. A yellow machine like a TLB or skid steer can be an asset on your farm. LiuGong is one of the ...

17 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

LiuGong machines thrive in Africa

LiuGong is a global leader in construction machinery and have established themselves as a strong presence in Africa. This is due to their robust, cost-effective, and innovative equipment ...

17 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Business

Store your valuables in a Magnum safe

What is a home without a safe? Most homeowners in South Africa, whether in cities or on farms, have firearms that must be kept in a safe by law. Too often, there are reports of innocent ...

10 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Fitment4Africa prepares farmers’ vehicles for any challenge

In farming, there is no time to waste. If something is broken, it must be fixed. If the road is rough, your bakkie or vehicle needs to handle it. That is exactly why Fitment4Africa is a ...

4 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Bresser – your own weather forecaster

Farmers know that the weather plays one of the most important roles in the success of your crop. With Ultranexus and Bresser you no longer have to wait for the 7 pm news or get a magic ball ...

3 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Initio Consultants: Your partner in premium pruning solutions

Initio Consultants is a proudly family-owned business built on a foundation of integrity, experience, and genuine care for its customers. Initio Consultants has established itself not just ...

20 May 2025 · 3 min read

The future of vineyard and orchard tools: Prune smarter with the Pellenc C3X

In today’s agricultural landscape, it is essential to find the right balance between performance, safety, sustainability, and technology. Pellenc, a global leader in battery-powered ...

2 May 2025 · 6 min read

Livestock

RMIS announces FMD Working Group and progress on strategic response plan

Following the activation of its Operational Centre (OC) and the rollout of Phase 1 of its coordinated response to the escalating Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, Red Meat Industry ...

17 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Keep your livestock happy and healthy with ADM Nutrition

In a fast-evolving agricultural landscape, precision, quality, and sustainability have become non-negotiables for successful animal production. ADM (Archer-Daniels-Midland), a global leader ...

12 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

ALGAR’s smart solutions improve safety and efficiency in livestock handling

For any farmer, efficient livestock handling is essential — not only for productivity but also for safety, accuracy, and animal welfare. ALGAR, an established South African ...

11 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Have you ever thought about what quantum physics can do for you?

Imagine using the most modern technology in your farming operation, specifically formulated for agriculture, with no negative impact on the environment. It is firmly grounded in science and ...

10 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Video: Spectacular Bonsmaras on offer at Boschoek Bonsmaras upcoming auction

The name Boschoek Bonsmaras has, by grace, already acquired an established place in the Bonsmara industry — a stud that certainly needs no introduction. AH Genetics is a well-established ...

10 Jun 2025 · < 1 min read

Innovation

STIHL and farmers enjoy a great time together at NAMPO

A major attraction at NAMPO 2025 was STIHL’s iconic orange and white brand. The global leader in outdoor equipment showcased a powerful range of products, technological innovation, and ...

11 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

18 countries, multitude of dishes: African cuisine: East Africa 1

As in other countries on the African continent, the cuisine of East Africa reflects the food crops grown in the region, the different ethnic cultures and religions of the various countries, ...

9 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Keep your chin up and the sun out of your eyes with Alnet

This year, Alnet turns sixty, and you can be sure that when you buy an Alnet product, it will last as long as they have. Alnet specialises in shade nets, agricultural nets, ground covers, ...

9 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Agrotech SA’s grain sorters bring precision and independence to your farm

When it comes to grain sorting, precision, cost-efficiency, and reliability are key to sustainable profit in modern agriculture. Agrotech SA, a local supplier of innovative agricultural ...

4 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Upgrade your outdoor experiences with the Pulsar Merger LRF XL50

If you are looking for clarity in thermal imaging as well as comfort, the Pulsar Merger LRF XL50 is the thermal imaging binoculars for you. The Merger LRF XL50 is designed provide an ...

2 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Mechanisation

LiuGong is up to the task … are you?

For successful farming, tractors are not the only large machines you need on your farm. A yellow machine like a TLB or skid steer can be an asset on your farm. LiuGong is one of the ...

17 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

LiuGong machines thrive in Africa

LiuGong is a global leader in construction machinery and have established themselves as a strong presence in Africa. This is due to their robust, cost-effective, and innovative equipment ...

17 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Rumax listens to farmers … and makes royal feed for livestock

Rumax has been manufacturing feed production equipment for 25 years with farmers’ input at the forefront of their designs. The owner of BJP Supplies/Rumax, Jaco Pieters, explains that ...

11 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Cut out for your farm: At Etec everything is better because it’s electric

Sometimes you don’t want to wait for your diesel engine to warm up on a cold winters morning, or you need to move between fields quickly but diesel and fuel prices are high. This is where ...

10 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Farm smarter, not harder: Valtrac shows how at NAMPO 2025

South African farmers know: to farm profitably in today’s challenging agricultural climate requires equipment that is not only strong but also smart. At NAMPO 2025, Valtrac once again ...

9 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Crops

Pioneer field facts: Why shouldn’t I keep seed back?

Seed holds the origin of life — the promise of growth. It is nature’s miracle in preserving the identity of varieties, ensuring that traits are passed on consistently from one ...

12 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

Place yourself a step above the rest with the help of Harvest Agri

Precision Agriculture is the word of the day and agriculture companies are improving their technology to put precision agriculture at the forefront. But what is precision agriculture? It ...

10 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Building resilience in Africa’s agrifood supply chains

Agrifood supply chain resilience is a rising business risk; the number of days with moderate or high food price volatility for rice and wheat has doubled or tripled between 2020 and ...

9 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Your animals will thank you: BRAZGrass offers farmers sustainable grazing

When talking about sustainable grazing systems and high-quality grass seed adapted to South African conditions, one name stands out. Under the capable leadership of Gielie Niewoudt, ...

9 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

Limagrain’s latest cultivars offer a complete maize package

Limagrain is a seed company owned and operated by farmers, for farmers. In their sixty years of existence, they have already positioned themselves as a world-class player, and now they aim ...

9 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

People

Fitment4Africa prepares farmers’ vehicles for any challenge

In farming, there is no time to waste. If something is broken, it must be fixed. If the road is rough, your bakkie or vehicle needs to handle it. That is exactly why Fitment4Africa is a ...

4 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Titan Tactical: Your first line of defence

We all know that a good security company is a necessity to keep your home and belongings safe, but what about your business? This is where you need someone like Titan Tactical. Titan ...

6 May 2025 · 5 min read

XL Boland Travel – Your trusted partner in travel since 1984

When it comes to travel, experience, passion, and personalised service make all the difference. At XL Boland Travel, these aren’t just ideals – they are the foundation of who we are. ...

6 May 2025 · 3 min read

AgriSETA and TUT partner to equip young South Africans with critical agricultural ...

The Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing South Africa’s unemployment crisis by ensuring that young people acquire ...

25 Mar 2025 · 3 min read

African cuisine part 6: Southern Africa-Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. ...

17 Mar 2025 · 7 min read

News & Events

NAMPO 2025: Jerrycar offers farmers smart fuel solutions

Time, accuracy, and safety are non-negotiable in the world of modern farming. That’s exactly why Jerrycar, the Free State-based manufacturer of fuel-handling equipment, is earning the ...

13 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

FAW TRUCKS Southern Africa celebrates 31 years of resilience and innovation, backe...

A legacy of strength: FAW Trucks Southern Africa marks 31 years FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly commemorates 31 years of persistence, progress, and performance in the commercial ...

12 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Building food security from the ground up

What if the answer to Africa’s food security challenge isn’t in global imports, but in the rich soil beneath our feet? In regions like South Africa’s Eastern Cape, things are ...

5 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Food security in South Africa: bridging the gap between national and household foo...

Despite its relatively small share of the total GDP (roughly 2,6%), agriculture is an important sector of the South African economy. The primary agricultural industry employed 924 000 ...

29 May 2025 · 4 min read

Appointment of interim CEO

In consultation with the Minister of the Department of Agriculture, the OBP Board has appointed Dr Jacob Modumo as an interim Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Dr ...

29 May 2025 · < 1 min read
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