Irrigation

Don’t miss the leaders in the market at NAMPO 2024! | John Deere

Together, John Deere and Guss Automation provides simply the best technology for farmers! John Deere ensures that farmers can farm efficiently and profitably. GUSS is the first fully ...

27 Mar 2024 · 2 min read

Solar power is the future, that’s what Agrico says

Roekie Coetzee, branch manager of Agrico in Vredendal, explains how Agrico can help overcome the challenges of load shedding. They aim to fully exploit the potential in an area. For A...

22 Mar 2024 · < 1 min read

Agrico Vredendal focuses on renewable power for irrigation systems

In the arid regions of the Matzikama district, irrigation is a prerequisite if you want to farm sustainably. With sweltering temperatures and minimal rain, a farmer cannot risk strugglin...

7 Mar 2024 · 5 min read

Zimbabwe eyes multi-billion-dollar irrigation to boost agriculture

Zimbabwe has in the past three years invested an estimated USD2- billion into dam construction, irrigation, and water management as the country escalated efforts to boost agriculture pro...

26 Feb 2024 · 4 min read

How effective is a centre pivot as irrigation tool?

With water being a valuable asset, water management for an irrigation farmer is one of the most important aspects of their operations. It should always be a priority to optimally use thi...

8 Feb 2024 · 3 min read

Watch out, here it comes! Reinke introduces airless tyres for irrigation systems

When thinking about irrigation systems, tires might not be the first thing you think about, but it doesn’t mean that it isn’t important. In fact, tyres are a vital part of a well-fun...

8 Feb 2024 · 3 min read

Irrigation Unlimited pushes boundaries on ultra-high pressure grazing systems

Travelling irrigators do not suit every farmer's farm, but the Ocmis irrigation system has allowed Alex Wray of AJ Boerdery's farm to reach new heights. Thanks to Irrigation Unlimited wh...

2 Feb 2024 · 8 min read

Agrico solves SKS Boerdery’s irrigation needs

Searching for an irrigation system that delivers maximum production and uses the least amount of energy, the Steenkamp brothers from SKS Boerdery in Middelburg did not have to look furth...

20 Dec 2023 · 4 min read

Agrico works smart with low power requirements

Thorough research brought the brothers to Agrico's door. It was clear that there was no other solution for irrigation that would meet their needs like Agrico. Agrico's irrigation syst...

14 Nov 2023 · < 1 min read

Agrico’s G4 pivot offers theft resistance and savings at Disselboom Boerdery

Disselboom Boerdery approached Agrico because David wanted to establish a winter crop and also create grazing for his animals. "Because we are running out of agricultural land in the ...

14 Nov 2023 · < 1 min read

Finding balance between cost and performance in dripline selection

A successful farming endeavour is one of the most complex economic activities, as success depends on a list of factors so vast that a complete list cannot even be attempted by putting pe...

10 Nov 2023 · 5 min read

The Agrico family branches out to Robertson

Agrico are pleased to announce that  Waterfall Irrigation in Robertson will be joining Agrico, from 1 November 2023.  Andre van der Westhuizen and his dedicated team have built a hi...

8 Nov 2023 · < 1 min read

Agrico and Nedbank join forces to provide innovative funding solutions for producers

Agrico are thrilled to announce that they have partnered with Nedbank Commercial Banking, to offer the farmer enhanced financing options for your new centre-pivot irrigation systems. ...

7 Nov 2023 · 2 min read

Irrigate without effort: Irrigation Unlimited’s Ocmis self-propelled irrigators i...

Farmers across the country speak with great enthusiasm of Irrigation Unlimited's products, service and expertise, which helps the farmer derive every drop of value from water. Allan Reti...

16 Oct 2023 · 5 min read

Improve water use efficiency with Manna Irrigation

Agriculture is facing a scenario defined by drought, flooding and increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather phenomena. The global irrigation intelligence leader, Manna Irrigation...

16 Oct 2023 · 4 min read

Farming in the mountains: Zimmatic ensures sustainable irrigation

About 30 kilometers east from Verkykerskop in the magnificent mountain range of the Eastern Free State, one finds Groothoek Farms. This is where farmer Sakkie Bibbey spends most of his t...

27 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

Farming in the mountains: Zimmatic ensures sustainable irrigation

About 30 kilometers east from Verkykerskop in the magnificent mountain range of the Eastern Free State, one finds Groothoek Farms. This is where farmer Sakkie Bibbey spends most of his t...

17 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

Agrico: Everything you need for irrigation solutions

Agrico listens to the needs of its clients. They believe that makes them the first choice in irrigation partners for farmers across Africa. To bring their clients the best in service ...

3 Jul 2023 · < 1 min read

Agrico: “Irrigation is our heartbeat”

"Agrico delivers a variety of products, but in our heart irrigation is the focus. This is also what we are demonstrating at the show this year," says Grethe Bestbier, Marketing Manager, ...

15 Jun 2023 · 4 min read

Effortless irrigation installations with Afriq Water

Every farmer has to find ways to curb costs without sacrificing output quality. Irrigation is a place where great savings can take place. Afriq Water is celebrating its eighth anniver...

6 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Reinke Potchefstroom warehouse warming – a great success

The old saying the grass is not greener on the other side; the grass is green where you water it, is very true for Reinke irrigation, because no matter where Reinke find themselves, the ...

6 Jun 2023 · 6 min read

Senter360 for versatility:

The Senter360 pivot is known for its above standard structure strength and durability, achieved through extra sets of steel pipe trusses fitted to each span, which is not only lighter th...

30 May 2023 · 4 min read

Afriq Water shows their irrigation products at NAMPO 2023

Afriq Water showcased its range of drip and micro-irrigation products at the 2023 NAMPO Harvest day in South Africa.  At their stall at NAMPO Park, the irrigation company showcased t...

29 May 2023 · < 1 min read

Precision planning for precision irrigation

Precision irrigation requires an irrigation system that is designed and installed with all resources and production goals in mind, with the aim of ensuring optimal production. A lot o...

18 Apr 2023 · 7 min read

Agritourism – much more than a farm visit

Agritourism involves much more than a farmer’s wife renting out a farm cottage for an extra income. Jacqui Taylor started Rural Tourism Africa in 2016 to support sustainable rural d...

3 Apr 2023 · 7 min read

ReinCloud – Outsmart Your Field with Reinke

Reinke irrigation brings you the ReinCloud app to help you take control of your irrigation. With this application you can: Control pivots remotely Manage irrigation any time o...

2 Apr 2023 · < 1 min read

Macro-irrigations from AGRICO make water management for pecans easy

Thanks to AGRICO, water management with macro-irrigation has never been easier. For Patrysvlei Pecans, erecting micro-irrigation gave them more control of the amount of water they irriga...

22 Mar 2023 · < 1 min read

Agrico macro-irrigation improves water management for pecan nuts

To meet the water requirements of pecan nut trees for commercial production in South Africa, rainfall is not enough. That is why smart irrigation solutions are necessary during the criti...

17 Mar 2023 · 5 min read

Agriculture circulation and filtration solutions

As an industry leader known for providing high-quality pumps and related components, SPECK has experience designing and manufacturing innovative products. We ensure that our solutions of...

27 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

AGRICO makes macadamia farming possible with micro-irrigation

When Rob and Keegan Hughes ventured into nut farming, they knew that their first step would be to acquire land that has a good water source. Their next step would be to phone AGRICO, to ...

15 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

F&R Farming wins with Agrico: LEPA irrigation costs less and performs better

A feast for the eye are the lush green crops beside the main road to the North. One of the farms that provides this sight for travellers is F&R Farming of Frans and Reint Dykema. The...

7 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

Prospera’s Irrigation Insight benefits Valley farmers

David Mūller, a farmer from the Northen Cape in South Africa, believes in the role of technology on the farm, which is why he decided to put Prospera to the test. "He is a progressiv...

24 Jan 2023 · < 1 min read

Irrigation success with Irrigation Unlimited for more than a decade

Irrigation Unlimited is the proud distributor of Ocmis irrigation systems, the travelling or self-propelled irrigator that solves irrigation and electricity challenges. This is exactly w...

13 Jan 2023 · < 1 min read

How the insurance industry can mitigate SA’s climate-related losses and boost econ...

Earlier this year, KwaZulu-Natal experienced such severe floods that Santam could only describe the phenomenon, which washed away houses, roads, bridges, and business premises, as the mo...

16 Nov 2022 · 5 min read

Reliable Reinke delivers unmatched efficiency in Swellendam

Reinke's longevity is what has made it a legend in the history of many farms. Now, after 43 years of experience with Reinke irrigation, James O'Kennedy will never choose another centre p...

1 Nov 2022 · < 1 min read

Valley irrigation solutions – invest in your future with the brand trusted t...

Invest in your future Whether you’re installing irrigation equipment for the first time, replacing an aging pivot or upgrading your current equipment, there’s no question that it’...

13 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

Reinke’s long lasting pivots offer farmers value for money

A centre pivot is an essential part of many farms worldwide. What a farmer expects from a pivot is efficiency, reliability, and longevity. A farmer wants assurance that his investment wi...

11 Oct 2022 · 7 min read

Reinke SA moves to Potchefstroom for even better service

Setting up an irrigation system can be challenging, but prompt service and the availability of parts makes it easier. Reinke knows this, that is why they recently moved their head office...

7 Oct 2022 · 4 min read

Rotrix Irrigation makes efficient irrigation possible

Rotrix Africa Rainmaker Irrigation Systems are the most effective and cost-efficient travelling irrigation system available in Africa. Rotrix Africa has been in business for more than 40...

28 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

IS A CENTER PIVOT A CENTER PIVOT?… NO!

Let us look at a general example in our daily life; When buying a new car which does not contribute anything to our income, on the contrary is only costing us money, we spend time select...

19 Aug 2022 · 6 min read

Quickly identifying irrigation issues to prevent crop loss in South Africa

In South Africa, irrigation decisions can make or break your harvest. David Müller, a farmer at Uitdraai Farm in Prieska on the Northern Cape, knows this all too well. David’s family ...

17 Aug 2022 · 4 min read

Dream sustainably with Agrico

“Our dream was to get water to Groenvlei farm, located 5 km from the nearest water source,” says WG Treurnicht, who grows wine grapes just outside Porterville, at the foot of the Oli...

16 Aug 2022 · 5 min read

WATEX – A brand worth having

Because people ask for it! Reinforced Hosing (Pty) Ltd has been manufacturing the well-known and respected Watex brand in South Africa since 1999, when Gavin Brown and Dev Howett esta...

27 Jun 2022 · 4 min read

Innovative irrigation systems with Senter360

Theuns Dreyer, the managing director of Senter360, has 32 years of extensive experience in the irrigation industry, particularly in the design and project management of large-scale irrig...

27 Jun 2022 · 3 min read

Scuba Pump

SCUBA Above and beyond The new SCUBA compact close-coupled submersible pump from Xylem brings a new level of reliability and flexibility to primary water supply options for wells, tanks...

27 Jun 2022 · 3 min read

Irrigation Unlimited: Choose an irrigation system to fit your farm

The most important party in the farming industry is the farmer, therefore his interests should always be placed first. This is the conviction of Irrigation Unlimited’s people. Dirk ...

27 Jun 2022 · 4 min read

Innovative irrigation systems with Senter360

Theuns Dreyer, the managing director of Senter360, has 32 years of extensive experience in the irrigation industry, particularly in the design and project management of large-scale irrig...

1 Jun 2022 · 3 min read
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