22nd August 2025

Digging Deeper: Unearthing the secrets to preparing soil the smart way

Larry Morris, Husqvarna Area Business Manager for the Western Cape, says that it is not just about clearing ground, it’s about understanding your terrain, choosing the right tools, and setting up conditions that give crops the best possible start.

05th July 2025

Winch-assisted Cobras tackle steep slopes in KZN’s Midlands and Zululand

Leading the way in this regard is Ponsse, the Finnish manufacturer that has taken steep slope harvesting to the next level. Key to the success of the Ponsse steep slope machines is the built-in Herzog Synchrowinch that is synchronised with the transmission of the harvester or forwarder, allowing it to automatically spool in and out as the machine works across the slope.

12th June 2025

PlantMax – The future is here!

One of the most talked-about demonstrations at Elmia Wood 2025 came from Swedish firm PlantMa Forestry AB, which held its European premiere of the PlantMax dual soil prep and mechanised tree planting solution – the machine that "everyone has heard of, but no one has seen".

05th June 2025

AfrEquip celebrates Log Max's 10,000th harvesting head

The Log Max 7000C is one of the brand's most popular units, providing a robust, efficient, and productive head suitable for many forestry applications. The 10,000th head belongs to Imphisi Harvesting and will form part of their expanding forestry fleet, destined to tackle various Pine operations in the Mpumalanga province.

30th May 2025

AFGRI Group acquires MASCOR’s John Deere dealerships in KwaZulu-Natal and the Lowveld

AFGRI Group is proud to announce the successful acquisition of the John Deere dealerships previously operated by MASCOR across KwaZulu-Natal and the Lowveld regions of South Africa. AFGRI Group is a leading diversified agribusiness organisation with a proud history from 1923. Today, it comprises large, specialised, and complimentary business units offering a full range of products, services, and solutions across the industry.

26th May 2025

Bell Skogger has changed the game for Whisky Valley in the Eastern Cape

Harvesting contractor Wes Redinger’s decision to mechanise his operations paid off when he invested in a Bell Skogger, grew his chainsaw gangs from three to seven, and removed two tractor-trailers and eight manual labourers while increasing productivity and consistency.

17th February 2025

Ponsse marks 55 years in business with its 21,000th machine

Finland's Ponsse is celebrating two significant milestones – 55 years in business and the production of its 21,000th machine. In

01st February 2025

Cut better, for longer, for less with STIHL's RMHS harvester chain

Designed by international experts to last longer than similar industry standard chains, the STIHL Rapid Micro Harvester Special (RMHS) has

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