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Sep

Powering the future of farming with Hubble Energy

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The agriculture sector in South Africa is at a crossroads. Faced with rising international pressure to cut carbon emissions, escalating electricity tariffs, and a pressing need for reliable power, farmers are increasingly turning to sustainable energy solutions. Hubble Energy, a leader in local innovation, provides advanced energy storage solutions tailored to the agriculture sector’s unique […]

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Sep

Solar panel cleaning made easy with STIHL’s telescopic lance

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STIHL’s new telescopic lance is a must-have tool that attaches to your STIHL high-pressure cleaner. It has an adjustable length of 1,57m to 4m via three quick-release fasteners and an easy-to-alter operating angle, ensuring that all areas of your solar system can be kept clean easily in order to operate at optimal levels. The integrated high-pressure gun […]

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Sep

Husqvarna water pumps: Essential tools for fighting fires

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After last year’s fire season, it was reported that two firefighters lost their lives and more than two million hectares of grazing land were burnt in fires across South Africa, while Namibia lost more than half a million hectares. “Fires are the number one threat in our industry,” says Bruce Hart from SOS Contractors, who […]

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Sep

Seeder kick-starts vegetation in challenging environments

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Veld recovery in the Karoo is a long process, driven chiefly by rainfall. Dr George Craven believes radical veld improvement can help to speed it up. “We simply have to think outside the box,” he says. In this case inside a strong steel cage, fitted with a 200ℓ water tank and a drip irrigation timer […]

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Sep

Delo 400 SLK Caltex lubricant for heavy-duty diesel engines

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The new Delo 400 SLK with ISOSYN Advanced Technology improves on the Delo 400 MGX and now takes top spot in the premium heavy-duty diesel engine lubricant range. The Delo 400 SLK is a ‘low SAPS’, API CK-4 specification engine oil that can be used with diesel fuel containing sulphur up to 500 ppm. The […]

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Sep

Choosing the correct filtration method for your irrigation system

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How do you go about choosing the right system? The purpose of filtration is to protect the irrigation system from particles that can cause blockages. The best filter is one that retains the largest percentage of particles with the potential to clog the emitters. The choice of filtration is therefore guided by the choice of […]

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Sep

Piket Implements: 90 years of unbroken success as a leading SA agri equipment manufacturer

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Reaching 90 years of age in 2023 as a multigenerational family business is an impressive milestone, especially considering the challenges that the past 90 years have served up: a depression, a world war, and now, load-shedding. Today, Piket Implements is celebrating this milestone with pride while ensuring that it attributes its success to grace, staff, […]

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Sep

Healthy soil starts with a penetrometer

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A penetrometer is a diagnostic tool used to measure the degree and depth of subsurface compaction. A probe inserted into the soil, it measures the amount of force required to make it penetrate to a specified depth. It is commonly used in geotechnical engineering, construction, agriculture, and other fields where knowledge of soil properties is […]

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Sep

Boost agricultural productivity with premium lubricants

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A focus on performance and partnership Equipment reliability is essential to productivity, especially when it comes to time-sensitive operations in unpredictable conditions. Astron Energy premium lubricants are formulated to reduce equipment downtime so you can keep your agricultural business operating more productively, and more profitably. Astron Energy’s team of technical experts offer a best-in-class assessment […]

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Sep

Kärcher cleaners: tough on grime

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Kärcher has established an enviable reputation for its efficient cleaning systems. Now its latest hot-water high-pressure cleaners are setting the bar even higher, thanks to their environmentally friendly design. So much so, that Kärcher is the first cleaning machine manufacturer in the world to receive an EUnited Cleaning Association certificate. The European EUnited Cleaning Association […]