farming
VIDEO: Falcon Equipment | NAMPO Cape 2024
The Falcon Tilt Flail Mower is available in a range of sizes with working widths from 2,1 to 2,9 m and suitable for tractors between 40 and 60 kW. This product is unique and specially designed for maintaining pasture fields, clearing of bushes, and maintaining the sides of roadways as well[...]
VIDEO: Major Cyclone mower – Valtrac testimonial
Mark Hauff shares his experience of using the Major Cyclone mower. Struggling with three mowers that could barely keep up with their tasks during peak season was not something Mark Hauff wanted to waste his time on any longer. He is a second-generation dairy farmer from southern KwaZulu-Natal, near[...]
VIDEO: Major Cyclone mower – Valtrac
The key to productivity lies in finding a system that works efficiently and promotes quality output. The Cyclone is available in eight different sizes from 2,1 to 6,5 metres. Valtrac is the sole importer of Major Cyclone mowers. These mowers are also used with great success in the USA[...]
Fast like a falcon, strong like Falcon equipment
When it comes to mowing, you want to make sure that it is done right the first time. With Falcon equipment, this concern goes right out the window with the accuracy and neatness that these implements provide, which gives any farmer a sigh of relief and a friendly smile[...]
Production guide for small grains in Africa: Part 2 – Conditions for growing small grains and agronomic practices
Conditions for growing small grains The rainfall, humidity, temperature and soil conditions need to be perfect for the growing of small grains. A farmer must also look at the soil’s condition and tillage options for a better yield. Rainfall and humidity Sorghum wants 400-800 mm rainfall per year. The[...]