Early chick mortality can have a significant impact on the profitability and long-term success of any poultry enterprise. While good nutrition, proper brooding and effective ...
Freeze branding is a trusted livestock identification method that delivers permanent, highly visible results on livestock while causing minimal damage to the animal’s hide. However, ...
For decades, farmers have relied on the quality and durability of Drotsky’s products. Since the company’s establishment in 1962, Drotsky has grown into a name that farmers not only ...
Healthy, productive livestock starts with the right nutrition. Feedtek provides a complete range of premium feed additives, premixes and concentrates, supported by expert technical advice ...
The use of agricultural drones has increased rapidly over the past few years. Drones make it possible to spray crops with greater precision, reach difficult areas, and apply agricultural ...
Stop wondering how you are going to fit your next big project together. Whether you are a farmer looking to protect your crops, a shopfitter setting up a retail floor in record time, or a ...
The road from Polokwane to Roadside Timber Trading Sawmill is hot and busy. A wide plain with Mount Moria at the end and scattered granite hilltops in between leads visitors to the ...
Up to 2004 the best any bird control contractor could do was to close the holes and spike the landing spots. With new technology available the emphasis has shifted from “close the ...
Did you think NAMPO is only about tractors and implements? That’s certainly not the case! ESAB SA once again showcased their world-class welding machines at NAMPO 2026. This year, ESAB is ...
Whether your motivation for moving to solar is backup power or off-grid living, you need to understand the basic requirements for safe working at height. In South Africa, rooftop solar ...
As the seasons change and the first summer rains bring new pasture growth, livestock producers often look forward to improved grazing conditions. However, the transition from winter grazing ...
Why should I choose LiuGong? This seems to be the question on many people’s minds. The answer is simple: they have proven themselves repeatedly. With a sales volume and market share ...
“Drones interest me because they give the farmer a new, advanced layer of visibility. A drone does not replace the farmer, the agronomist, the consultant or the person walking the ...
Before sunrise, across small plots of land stretching from the temperate rural heartlands of Southern Africa to the tropical landscapes of East and West Africa, millions of smallholder ...
HDPE Geomembranes are most often used for large projects; however, apart from quality products, the installation of these liners is also vital. When these high-quality liners fail due to ...
In modern farming, every minute and every litre of fuel counts. That is why farmers are looking for implements that increase productivity, reduce input costs and get the job done faster and ...
South Africa’s fruit and wine industries are among the most advanced agricultural sectors in the world. Serving international markets while remaining profitable requires equipment that ...
The Fendt 900 Vario will reach two milestones in 2026 In July, the 50 000th unit of the popular series will roll off the production line. The seven generations have now been in use ...
From everyday farm work to heavy-duty tillage, the MF 5M.145 and the all-new MF 9S.425 demonstrated why Massey Ferguson remains a favourite among farmers. During the recent ProTour, held ...
It is bold, it is red, it is Case IH – once again making a strong impression at this year’s 35th annual Val Farmers Day. The company, renowned for its high-quality agricultural ...
In South African commercial agriculture, operational efficiency is directly tied to profitability. Every tractor pass across a paddock comes with a clear financial cost: fuel, operator ...
Abnormal Ear Development (AED) is a common phenomenon in South Africa. Although these abnormalities occur worldwide, the best-documented literature originates from the United States. For ...
These days, Limagrain Field Seeds is the name on everyone’s lips. In South Africa, they are committed to supporting farmers with the same values on which the company was founded 61 years ...
South African commercial agriculture operates at a demanding intersection of climatic uncertainty and economic volatility. For today’s farmers, the margin for error has eroded to near ...
As herbicide resistance continues to increase globally, South African farmers are under growing pressure to identify potential resistance in advance. According to Corteva Agriscience, a ...
In many of Southern Africa’s rural communities, agriculture is more than just a livelihood … it is a pathway to food security, job creation and long-term sustainability. Emerging ...
The sound of a mosquito wakes you up. Again. Your damp sleepshirt clings to your sweat-soaked body as you lay listening to your baby’s coughing. You are tired, as if you haven’t ...
Driven by the ambition to solidify the Jacobs ESG strategy through the lens of its purpose and ambition that led to the launch of the Wunderbar Project in 2023, it is here that Jacobs ...
This is a story with an unusual twist. It’s not the usual narrative of a man who owns a successful sawmill business and conquers the world. This is different, completely ...
South African farmers are under mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive up fuel, fertiliser, and freight costs. Disruptions around key shipping routes have ...
The Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, during an address earlier today at the Foot and mouth disease (FMD) Symposium at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, announced the appointment of ...
The Department of Agriculture hereby addresses and corrects several inaccuracies on the Carte Blanche television programme aired on 26 July 2026, in which inaccurate information was ...
Bearings International (Bi), a market-leading supplier and distributor of premium mechanical industrial consumables to Southern Africa’s key industries for close to seven decades, made a ...
As disease pressure continues to threaten maize yields across Zambia, BASF, a global leader in agricultural solutions, has introduced a new generation fungicide, designed to help growers ...
The Women’s Voices in Agriculture Competition, now in its third year, continues to highlight the remarkable achievements and aspirations of women who are making a difference in ...
