Technology
Farm Bigger and Better with the Latest in Technology from John Deere
"I am extremely excited to talk about the latest groundbreaking technology from John Deere, technology that I know will set our customers and their farming operations up for success. As always, our solutions are developed around agronomic benefits that aim to give you, our valued customer, control over more[...]
Keep your borehole investment safe with Carl Hamm technology. Don’t throw money into the water
Factors in safe water abstraction installations Selecting components based purely on a pressure rating is very dangerous and you could possibly lose your equipment. Carl Hamm considers every variable. Buying the cheapest products is often the most expensive option. Many companies offer cheap products that might end up costing[...]
Less is more when you use drip irrigation technology
Southern Africa is classified as an arid region with an annual average rainfall of 464 mm compared to the global average of 860 mm. There are some areas with significantly higher rainfall than others, but in general farmers in this region face challenges of a very dry climate. Still,[...]
Intelligent crop production: A view on the future of technology in farming and some of the technologies currently being tested
The need for precision and automation in agricultural machinery will continue to increase in the future in order to ensure the optimum development of crops with reliable yields and good quality, whilst reducing the use of pesticides and fertilisers. This means maintaining yields, saving costs and conserving the environment.[...]
Four tech trends impacting agriculture in 2019
Technology continues to play a prominent role in the development of agriculture globally while helping the industry to break into new frontiers. Dawie Maree, Head of Information and Marketing for FNB Agriculture, says agricultural technology innovation is evolving at an unprecedented pace, leaving farmers with no choice but to[...]