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EQUIPMENT

New machinery added to SA firm’s product offering Video Available

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Peet Venter product sales manager Astec Underground Machines from US-based Astec Underground, Trencor, Roadtec, Breaker Technology Inc (BTI) and American Augers are now being supplied and supported in the South African market by manufacturer of bulk materials handling plant and equipment Osborn...
By: Dimakatso Motau
02 Dec 11
 
 
CORPORATE ACTIVITY

Goscor acquires Hi-Reach Manlift

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South African industrial equipment distributor Goscor has acquired a majority stake in powered access specialist Hi-Reach Manlift, the sole distributors in South Africa of the Terex-owned Genie range of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) or...
By: Dimakatso Motau
18 Nov 11
 
 
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Portable pressure chambers successful in measuring vine water status

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Dry and windy conditions prior to the 2011 wine grape harvest are proving the merits of wine and spirits producer Distell’s recent investment in technology to more accurately measure vine water status, reports Distell senior specialist...
 
 
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Engineering input vital for large bulk water systems on farms

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Designing substantial irrigation systems without specialist engineering advice can cause a number of problems and adversely affect farmers’ profits or even result in an expensive disaster, says agriculture engineering consultancy MBB Consulting...
 
 
HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Bell and Deere may terminate ADT agreement

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South African heavy equipment manufacturer Bell and US-based John Deere might see their paths split in terms of an articulated dump trucks (ADTs) manufacturing and distribution agreement between the parties. This followed an announcement by John...
By: Loni Prinsloo
15 Sep 11
 
 
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Developing innovative solutions a key function of agricultural engineers

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Agricultural engineers, scientists and experts must apply good ideas and solutions gained through research and development to solve problems facing rural farming in South Africa, leveraging the insights gained to develop farming in these areas,...
By: Schalk Burger
05 Aug 11
 
 
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Institute emphasises role of large-scale, scientific farming in SA

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Large-scale, scientific farming is the only viable model for South Africa, mostly owing to significant and rising input costs, necessitating a move towards high-value, export products, says industry body the South African Irrigation Institute...
By: Schalk Burger
05 Aug 11
 
 
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Not ‘either/or’ between small and large farming, both needed

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It is not a case of South Africa needing to support either small- or large-scale farming, but that both are important for the country’s development, says business organisation Agricultural Business Chamber (ABC) CEO Dr John Purchase.
By: Schalk Burger
05 Aug 11
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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