Centuries of selective breeding with apples has led to an increase from 100 trees per ha to up to 10 000 trees per ha in the last 70 years. Macadamia’s natural vigour may restrict options for high-density plantings in certain contexts, and comparing the evergreen...

Smith Power Equipment, the exclusive distributor of Kubota tractors and implements in South Africa, is working tirelessly to predict annual as well as seasonal parts and service requirements for its tractors through the use of artificial intelligence. To spearhead the...

Ten years after adopting quiet battery-operated landscaping and lawncare equipment the pioneering Hill Top Trading in Johannesburg has grown into a large and thriving enterprise employing more than 250 people and maintaining the gardens of more than 60 residential and...

Pictured above: Igus has developed maintenance-free polymer-hybrid spherical bearings that need no lubrication The constant need for relubrication of metallic bearing points on rod ends industrial applications is a time consuming and expensive exercise and poses a...

Evolving agricultural practices and new methods are reshaping the farming industry and leading equipment suppliers to constantly review and update their offerings to farmers. At the forefront of these developments is one of the country’s most diverse equipment...

A study by RWTH Aachen University and igus recently quantified the financial and environmental benefits of using lubrication-free polymer bearings over traditional metal bearings. The study reveals that users can save up to R-million annually in lubricant costs,...

The Burger family, who farm near White River in Mpumalanga, own some of the oldest macadamia nut orchards in the area. The land below the towering trees is shaded and dark, with only patches of sunlight periodically filtering through. The cool atmosphere among the...

The IMSC, the dedicated independent organisation championing the global Macadamia industry, recently convened in person for the first time post-COVID at the IMS in Zimbali this September. New Leadership in Sight With the departure of Mr. Jolyon Burnet, the former...

“Celebrating Success and Innovation in the Macadamia Industry" We are delighted to share the fantastic news that the International Macadamia Symposium (IMS), held at The Capital Zimbali Coastal Estate from 18 - 22 September 2023, was an overwhelming success! IMS 2023...

Based on data from our trusted Handlers, the anticipated harvest comprises an impressive 77,532 tonnes of dry nut-in-shell, boasting a moisture content of 1.5%. What makes this projection even more impressive is its 12.6% increase compared to the crop yield of 2022....

2nd Aug 2023 SA Canegrowers welcomed the disbursement of R60 million in transformation intervention funding to black and small-scale canegrowers through the South African Sugar Association, said chairman of SA Canegrowers, Andrew Russell. This funding is critical as...

Learn how 12,000 farms are using Farmable to manage orchard data. The Farmable team shares information on their free Farm Management App for Macadamia nut growers and their latest features including Timesheets and Reporting. Curious what is coming up in 2022? The...

• UPL is the largest manufacturer and distributor of biosolutions worldwide. • NPP will focus on UPL’s global biosolutions operations, accounting for 7% of total revenues. • Biosolutions market set to grow to US$10bn by 2025 as consumers demand more sustainable food...

Bell pre-owned equipment can now be shopped online thanks to the launch of a dedicated global website, pre-owned.bellequipment.com, which is also accessible from the company’s website. Doug Morris, Bell Equipment’s Managing Director: Europe, Middle East and Africa,...

Investment in technology vital to boost agricultural output and exports South African agriculture needs more investment and the implementation of the latest technology to boost output, not only for local consumption, but also for vitally needed exports to boost...