A love for this country and for farming Bakkies Botha, a name synonymous with talent and perseverance on the rugby field, does not have just one passion in this life. Just as deep, ev...
Let’s be honest – some of the country’s laws and regulations are like water off of a duck’s back to us. Maybe because they are too complicated, maybe too much trouble, or maybe b...
“A few years ago, I received a call from my uncle, Johan Booysen. He told me that his pivots are being stolen.” And just like that, a farmer's spirits sink once again. These words...
For Bakkies, farming is not just a profession. It is a way of life; a calling that connects him to our Creator and the soil of our beautiful country. His heart beats for the rich, fertil...
Agrico - good enough for Bakkies, good enough for you! https://youtu.be/vXvtSBQvzTU...
South Africa's almond industry stands on the brink of a new era filled with growth and opportunity. With the country's favourable climate and soil conditions, more farmers are beginning ...
Farming technology puts you in a position to fully monitor your pivots and make proactive decisions. Hennie says he no longer has to drive to the pivot to switch it off and on. Being ...
After nearly 40 years, Johan Hanekom (70) and his wife from Brits decided to settle in Broederstroom. Johan had farmed peppers and cucumbers for many years. In Broederstroom, he wanted t...
Focused on irrigation control, remote control and fertigation remote control and monitoring, Jabeco has you covered! Some of their areas of expertise are dam level censoring, power manag...
With Jabeco’s wireless automation irrigation infrastructure farmers can now shift their focus from water management and get down to the business of farming. At Jabeco they understan...
The rain falls and the flood rises and the farmer stands with his hands in his hair. If it is not droughts, it is floods. When it comes to climate change, it almost feels as if a farmer ...
A private sector collaboration among residents, companies, Nama Koi Municipality, and KSB Pumps and Valves (PTY) LTD to restore water supply to parts of the Nama Koi municipality brings ...
South African farmers need water licenses to legally extract water from natural sources like rivers, dams, or underground reservoirs. The Department of Water and Sanitation regulates ...
Vissershok boerdery located near Durbanville in the Western Cape has a rich history that spans generations. With the recent addition of their G4 Agrico pivots, they have entered a new er...
iCROP speaks to the needs of the agricultural irrigation industry with custom solutions tailored to the unique needs of each farm. Understanding that water is one of the world’s most p...
TurfManzi Irrigation has been providing farmers with solutions in the irrigation industry for 25 years now. They do everything from designing, installing and monitoring systems. Augos...
TurfManzi “TurfManzi Irrigation has been providing farmers with solutions in the irrigation industry for 25 years. We handle everything from design, installation, and monitoring of ...
Irrigation Unlimited is a service-oriented trader that distributes irrigation products to the South African markets through a network of agents. The company was established in 2003 as...
I dare you: Think of any irrigation need … questions about water levels … worry about your farm’s irrigation control … And here I am with the answer – Jabeco Wireless Solutions...
Irrigation technology has come a long way since the first in-line pressure regulator was introduced to the industry in 1966. One standout client, Croc Valley Irrigation, has fully embrac...
In the quest for increased agricultural efficiency and productivity, Reinke Manufacturing has forged a significant partnership with CropX. This collaboration combines Reinke's advanced i...
Farm more efficiently with the new 12,5 m High Speed Disc. The drive to farm more economically is the thought behind every Agrico implement. The new 12,5 m High Speed Disk is...
Rovic’s wide range of implements and accessories was again introduced this year during Grain SA's NAMPO Harvest Day at Bothaville in the Free State to visitors from far and wide. Ac...
The farmer always comes first; after all, he is the key player in the agricultural industry. This principle forms the foundation upon which Irrigation Unlimited is built. As a leading...
Farmers nationwide rely on CRI's pumps contributing to this company's reputation and remarkable annual growth. From a small shop to thirty-two factories around the world. Dylan Dicken...
Accessibility, time-saving, and cost-efficiency are all essential for farmers in today's fast-paced life with high demand for goods. Reinke South Africa exceeds expectations by addressin...
Water is life. This is especially true on a farm where crops need to be irrigated. One bad crop can mean the downfall of an entire farm and its people. Unpredictable conditions like unre...
In the heart of Namibia's agricultural environment, at Namibia Dairies in Mariental, Emile Mouton, a dedicated farmer, ushers in a new era of irrigation practices with Zimmatic technolog...
Pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has introduced its latest ETAline range of inline pumps including the advanced ETAline Pro for diverse applications such as HVAC, industrial recirc...
Water is life and the sensible way to apply water is with a Senter 360 pivot. Many wise irrigation farmers count on Senter 360's Center pivots to achieve predictable good harvests, an...
Water is life. The farmer needs water to grow his crops and the correct quantity at the right time and place is just as important for a good yield. Irrigation Unlimited was once again...
Werner Wolfaardt works at Reinke South Africa. In the video, he tells viewers more about the Shark Wheel. Although there are many wheels that look like the one, it is completely unique...
“My parents started the company, so I have been working here from a very young age. I have been working here full time since 1997.” This is the kind of expertise and involvement you ...
Steven Gremels is an area manager at Lindsay. Most people know that a pivot only moves in a circle, but this means there are many unwatered corners in your field. Lindsay's new corne...
Imagine this: After you have worked hard ploughing and planting - grains, fruits, or even cover crops - you rely on another investment, your irrigation system, to ensure good emergence a...
With a rich legacy and years of experience, Agrico stands as a cornerstone in the South African agricultural landscape. Though widely recognised, there might still be some parts of the s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
Agriculture is facing a scenario defined by drought, flooding and increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather phenomena. The global irrigation intelligence leader, Manna 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...
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 ...
"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, ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...