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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Agritech is a growing industry, and it’s time for today’s farmers to harness its potential for improved decision-making, production, access to markets, and new investment opportunities. 1. Smart soil healthPES Technologies has developed a tool that turns soil testing into a five-minute process. Instead of soil samples being sent off to a laboratory, the PES […]
Whether you need to break up a lawn or prepare a garden patch for sowing, Husqvarna has a tiller for every job. Its range comprises two different models – rear-tine and front-tine. The rear-tine models are designed for use on densely packed earth and lawns. The front-tine tillers are suitable for smaller landscaping work, such […]
