Specialist Writer
2025 Mandarin season: a year of unanticipated growth
The 2025 mandarin season was marked by a substantial and steady increase in production, with volumes consistently surpassing early expectations. Projections were repeatedly revised upward by the Focus Group, culminating in a final packed volume of 53,5 million cartons - a 19% increase from the initial estimate of 44,9[...]
Pressure compensating dripline for farmers looking to invest and increase their yields
“Farmer makes a plan.” But for many farmers, one of the few aspects they shouldn’t have to worry about is irrigation. When Afriq Drip is in the field, especially the pressure compensating (PC) range, farmers know their crops are receiving consistent and accurate irrigation. South African farmers understand that[...]
Harvest Agri: Where Smart Farming Meets Simple Solutions
At Harvest Agri, we believe that to truly know your land, you must measure it. We’re here to make precision farming easier, smarter, and far more rewarding. For generations, farming has been built on hard work, intuition, and a deep respect for the soil. Today, it is equally defined[...]
Update on foot-on-mouth disease cases in the Freestate province
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby informs the public and the entire farming community of twelve (12) new confirmed cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Frankfort (1), Edenville (1), Bothaville (1), Parys (4), Deneysville/Sasolburg (3). Tweeling (1) and Vrede (1). This brings the total number of confirmed[...]
Scania Southern Africa launches results-driven campaign to reaffirm market leadership and show the true impact of choosing price over performance
Scania Southern Africa has launched a new marketing campaign designed to challenge common assumptions about what affordability truly means. The campaign tackles a growing market perception that lower upfront prices automatically translate to better value. It answers this misconception with transparent data, operational insight, and a clear focus on[...]