5 technologies revolutionising agriculture in ’24 and beyond
Agritech is a growing industry in today’s connected world, and it’s time for today’s producers to harness its potential for improved decision-making, production, access to markets, and new investment opportunities.
The implementation of smart farming...
The INS AND OUTS of TRACTOR TESTING in the USA
The Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) came into existence in 1920 as the result of a law passed in the US state of Nebraska in 1919 to protect Nebraska producers. At this time, there...
Tegnologie vir beter databestuur al hoe meer deel van boerdery
Die gebruik van databestuursinstrumente in boerdery is vandag standaardpraktyk. Dat die gebruik daarvan tot verbeterde doeltreffendheid, produktiwiteit en volhoubaarheid lei, is alombekend. Tog is daar vir vele produsente steeds ’n gebrek aan toegang tot...
Hoe verskil trekkerdienskoste volgens fabrikaat en plek?
Aan die einde van 2022 het die produsente van Graan SA se Produksie-en-Inset-werkgroep ’n versoek gerig om die diensstelle (service kits) van verskillende fabrikate se koste tussen dorpe en trekkers te vergelyk. Gedurende dié...
NEEM KW-KOSTE IN AG wanneer trekkers vervang word
Soms moet produsente trekkers vervang soos wat die tegnologie op toerusting verander en die trekker se effektiwiteit en doeltreffendheid verbeter. Met dit in gedagte, ontstaan die vraag: Hoe kies ’n produsent ’n vervangingstrekker? Moet...
US producers’ success in managing SCLEROTINIA STEM AND HEAD ROT
Sclerotinia disease epidemics are dynamic, varying with the host and environment. Effective management tactics can reduce these diseases. Producers worldwide face challenges with Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, causing stem and head rot.
The purpose of this article...
Gaan groen – met wind, son of albei
Die gebruik van windenergie is niks nuuts nie. In Persië is windmeulens reeds teen 250 v.C. opgerig en in Europa word dit al sedert die 11de eeu gebruik.
So het Nederland in die 17de eeu...
Desmond se unieke pad na HERLEWINGSLANDBOU
Iemand is besig om die mense op die platteland rondom Frankfort en Tweeling te laat glimlag: Desmond Meyburgh – emosionele, humoristiese en passievolle vyfdegenerasieprodusent van die plase Boomplaas en Malta – het deelnemers tydens...
Risk of high South African MRLs on grain exports
South Africa is a significant role-player in international grain production. Annually millions of tons of maize, wheat and other grains are produced, helping to ensure local food security and supporting the economy via exports...
SEED – stay on the right side of the law
Unlawful seed practices pose a significant risk and concern to the agricultural sector. In recent years, there has been an increase in illegal seed practices locally and internationally.
These include counterfeit seeds (unauthorised reproductions), fake...
