Equipment
Tiger Animal Feeds: More than just feed Production tools for success in broiler business
by Given Hamanungu, Senior Technical Advisor for Tiger Animal Feeds Broiler farming is a very important farming business. For the farmer to be successful and achieve maximum results in the broiler business, certain pieces of equipment are necessary. Thermometer Heat stress decreases the productivity of broilers and thus farm[...]
Be efficient! Maintain your machines and equipment
by Tapuwa Mashangwa Agricultural equipment suppliers know that more income is made from the maintenance of agricultural machinery and accessories than from the actual sale of the vehicles, equipment, and accessories. Financial models for mechanical parts have moved over the years from being about making something that lasts forever,[...]
Fuel price considerations when deciding on equipment
deur Monet van Eeden Save up to 3.5% on fuel when buying the John Deere 5090E It’s July 2022. South Africa has now reached a new level of load shedding as Eskom introduced stage 6. We have started the winter with news that there is a definite 90 days[...]
Ctrack’s Agri Solutions
Ctrack’s tracking solutions help farmers save on costs and improve performance through better planning and decision making regardless of crop type, farm or fleet size. By providing critical information about your equipment, you can efficiently manage your assets, time and money investment. Our suite of GPS tracking devices are[...]
Poultry farming Part 3: Budget
Last month we looked at the importance of planning before you start your poultry farming enterprise. We discussed twelve points that must be kept in mind when you are considering farming chickens for meat or eggs. This month we look at drawing up a budget to show you what[...]