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Content

Make every drop count with Agrico irrigation systems

Fish farming – part 1: Fish deserve more than just feed

Farmers harvest the power of Ctrack’s agri solution

Useful tips from Novatek: How much is enough when feeding your fish?

13.

STAFIX helps you to make the most of your natural resources

15.

Isuzu Drivetrain: Driving the support of Isuzu trucks

17.

Cover a lot more hectares in a lot less time with the John Deere 2680H High-Performance disk

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Reinke provides turn-key irrigation solutions for the farmer

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Did you know? Not all soil potassium is available for crops

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Philagro’s winning formula for African agriculture

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AMS Bulk Density Soil Sampling Kit: Measure the bulk density of your soil accurately

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Cover

Letter from the Editor

Agrico has an irrigation system for every application that will improve your water usage.

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Make every drop count with Agrico irrigation systems T

wo main factors determine the success of any irrigation system: First, the correct type of irrigation must be chosen for the crop and the specific conditions. The system must be designed to be reliable and to make best use of the available water with a high degree of uniformity so that optimal yields can be achieved. Second, an irrigation system must be energy efficient, as electricity is expensive and normally far outweighs the initial capital cost of the system over it's lifetime. Energy is one of the biggest cost factors influencing the profitability of any irrigation farm. Every irrigation system should be designed with high efficiency and working with a reputable irrigation partner. This efficiency can deteriorate quickly if unplanned expansions and changes to the system are made. Something as “small” as adding a water point for cattle (not planned for in the design phase) will directly influence the system’s efficiency. Over time, external factors like wear and tear on the nozzles or pressure regulators, or things like leaks can also greatly reduce the efficiency of the system. What many farmers do not realise, is that this slide in efficiency will cost them much more money over time than the initial cost to safeguard against degradation of the system. Agrico recently incorporated the option of electronic flow meters, communicating with the Agrico Web Control System. Flow and pressure can now be monitored in real time. The web control system can be used to automatically control the irrigation according to either the pressure or flow. By monitoring these two aspects, any problems, failures, or degradation

of the system can quickly be identified and rectified. The flow and the pressure can be used to calculate the energy used in the irrigation process at any point in time. Once again, an unexplained deviation can trigger an investigation and corrective actions in time to save energy and avoid damage. The Agrico web control system also records all the data that can be used later to evaluate how good or efficient the irrigation was managed, and to learn from it to schedule the irrigation better in future. In the next example, the Ruraflex peak hours that the farmer wants to avoid to save money, have been overlaid on top of the irrigation practise.

It is clear that by making some adjustments in his scheduling, this customer can avoid some of the peak periods. Agrico is currently working with the farmer to increase and optimise his system’s capacity and schedule it better going forward in order to irrigate in the Ruraflex green and yellow periods as far as possible. The most important thing for any irrigation farmer is to choose a partner who can support him with well-designed, reliable, and efficient irrigation and the appropriate technology to manage his system easily, and to ensure continued high efficiency throughout the life of the system. This is essential in order to farm economically and to be profitable.

For more information on the irrigation systems provided by Agrico, contact Alfred Andrag on +27 82-824-1214 or +27 21-950-4111, or send an e-mail to alfred.andrag@agrico.co.za.

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There are several different fish feeds available from Tiger Animal Feeds, each range unique to the type of fish farming. For intensive cage culture, we offer high protein complete feeds to cater for three growth phases. For the less intensive pond culture systems, we offer a supplemental feed designed to fill in the gaps of a largely algal diet.

fish feed details tilapia fry mash min

FEEDING PROGRAM FOR 1 000 TILAPIA

max

(weeks)

ave weight (g)

grams / day

0.5

100

700

1.5

225

1 575

300

2 100

tilapia grower floating pellet min max

3 360

700

4 900

Protein Fibre Fat CA TP

1 050

7 350

1 430

10 010

1 920

13 440

2 475

17 325

3 465

24 255

4 400

30 800

122

6 100

42 700

170

7 650

53 550

230

10 035

70 245

290

11 600

81 200

360

14 400

100 800

410

14 350

100 450

450

12 375

86 625

490

12 250

85 750

Protein Fibre Fat CA TP

age

48% 6% 6% 0.80% 0.60%

32% 8% 8% 0.80% 0.60%

1.10%

tilapia finisher floating pellet min max Protein Fibre Fat CA TP

30% 8% 6% 1.00% 0.40%

1.50%

18 Notes: 1. Average growth = 4.5g/day overall 19 2. Expected FCR: 1.3 - 1.4:1 max FCR 1.55:1 3. Feed 5 times per day 4. Feed should be fresh, dry and kept out of sunlight 5. Feed buckets should be kept clean and dry 6. Keep modules clean - remove excess feed and dead fish daily.

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Tilipia Fry

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Fish farming – part 1: Fish deserve more than just feed Article supplied by Tiger Animal Feeds

ish is a healthy source of protein and nutrition. It is a great addition to starch-based diets from maize without many other sources of protein in the diet. Consuming fish provides amino acids and fatty acids, which are essential for brain and body development. The Zambian government recognizes the need for diversified sources of income and nutrition, which will hopefully lead to good regulation and support for aquaculture in Zambia. Though small-scale aquaculture systems have been established by household producers, aquaculture is generally not included as part of a contribution to the national economic development. If anything, there is not enough data on the productivity of small-scale fisheries to monitor their progress or prove their impact. Tiger Animal Feeds is playing a key role in the fish farming industry in Zambia through manufacturing quality fish feeds at competitive prices. In addition, Tiger Animal Feeds has been committed and focuses on technical service to existing and potential fish farmers, and producing quality fish feeds that provide faster growth of fish. The Zambian government, through Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC), has embarked on an economic mission to improve fish farming and contribute to national economic growth.

Tiger Animal Feeds, the leading producer of livestock feeds in Zambia, has been involved in shaping the fish industry by the production quality fish feed. Therefore, they are proud to be a key partner in improving the fish industry in Zambia with supporting the government’s efforts. Technical field training One of the objectives of Tiger Feeds is to provide technical assistance to fish farmers during field days.

Here, the filling of new fishponds with water is inspected:

satisfaction and require minimal maintenance. Tiger Animal Feeds provides all technical services that meet the fish farmers’ needs to maximise production.

Training at Namulela Youth Cooperative in Chanyanya Fishing Camp in Kafue. Daily management check The success of fish production entirely depends on good management, which means that the farmer must be equipped with managerial knowledge which involves planning, feeding, organising, controlling, communication and record keeping. The following checks have to be done daily: • Checking for water levels • Checking for water quality for example: - Controlling pH (fertilisation & liming) - Dissolved oxygen (DO) - Temperature - Turbidity and hardness Weed control The fishpond and its surroundings will have to be cleaned every day to ensure that the environment is conducive for fish production. This includes controlling fungal diseases and predators (people, birds, frogs), planning and organising inventory (tools and input materials), keeping operation records, carrying out pond maintenance of screens, dikes, drainages, pipes and farm infrastructure, maintenance of all farm machinery, and putting up signage and posters within and around the farm. Planning Proper planning of pond construction is the key to building fish farmers’ economical objective of maximizing yield. Fish farmers should obtain technical advice from relevant agencies for guidance concerning pond design. These agencies offer the necessary experience to recommend the pond size, depth, location, and dam and spillway construction best suited to the landowner’s desires and the watershed and soil characteristics. On-site advice from natural resource professionals is the first step for building a pond that will provide years of

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Weighing process at Namulela Youth Cooperative in Chanyanya Fishing Camp in Kafue. Record keeping The process of record keeping starts with weighing to determine the growth rate. Fish farming is a business, and good record keeping is part of good farming. Record keeping helps the farmer to plan and do realistic forecasting. It provides valuable information on which systems work. In fish farming, some benefits of record keeping are: • Measures efficiency and progress. • Makes it easy to prepare accounts at the end of production. • Identifies strengths and weaknesses in the farm business. • Helps to minimise expenses. • Helps to make informed decisions on changes and improvement of the business.

This is a 4-week old tilapia during the weighing process at Namulela Youth Cooperative in Chanyanya Fishing Camp in Kafue – weighing 75 g.

For more information contact Rowena Blanco on +26(0)-96-7991-847 or +26(0)-96-7790-404. Send an e-mail to rowena@tigerfeeds.com.zm or visit www.tigerfeeds.com. 5

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manage your assets, time and money investment. Our suite of GPS tracking devices are built for the often rough and remote conditions in South Africa so you can rest assured that your agricultural equipment will always be properly monitored.

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Farmers harvest the power of Ctrack’s agri solution I

n these tough, uncertain times, it is more important than ever to ensure your assets are working optimally. The good news for farmers is that Ctrack has a specific agri solution that does just that. This wireless, mobile, compact, and rechargeable solution grants you the freedom to monitor your assets with

one tracking unit, exactly when and where it is needed. Ctrack’s agri tracking solution provides information about your equipment’s pattern of usage and the distances your machines have travelled. Detailed logs of your equipment’s maintenance schedules are also captured. By providing critical information

Ctrack will put you in charge of your assets every time, all the time. You can monitor each asset in real time from any device with an active internet connection.

about farm equipment and vehicles, you can more efficiently manage your harvesters, tractors, trailers, sprayers, loaders, hedgers, balers, and conveyors. This helps you to reduce your costs and improve your performance, regardless of your crop type or farm size. Furthermore, the solution can be configured with various types of hardware and software platforms to suit your specific needs and budget. Intelligent configuration also allows for extremely granular data reporting. Your operational efficiency is increased by utilising a GPS-based system to more efficiently locate and retrieve your assets. You can create virtual “fences”, so you know when your assets enter, leave, or remain at different locations. And, by using the Ctrack Online application, you can see where, when and for how long your assets have been used. With Ctrack Mobi, you can monitor your assets from almost anywhere using a smartphone or tablet with an internet connection. In addition to vehicle locations, the solution provides you with valuable information on your drivers, your points of interest, your ground coverage, your upcoming tasks and more. No-go, preferred, and waypoint geozones can be set up and monitored. This even works outside the borders of Southern Africa. You get real-time alerts should an asset leave a preferred area or when you suspect theft or tampering. Together, real-time visibility, proactive notifications and infographics culminate in optimised and efficient asset utilisation. Thanks to Ctrack’s agri tracking solution, you can now harvest greater rewards from your hard-earned labour!

For more information, contact Ctrack South Africa on +27 86-333-444 or visit www.ctrack.com/za to find your nearest Ctrack dealership.

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Useful tips from Novatek:

How much is enough when feeding your fish?

hen feeding your fish, one of the most important factors to consider is your feeding strategy. Feeding costs can be as much as 30 to 80% of the total production cost of an aquaculture enterprise, depending on the type of production system and intensity of production. Choosing the appropriate feeding strategy is therefore important to help minimise feeding costs while maintaining optimal growth.

The selection of a feeding strategy may be influenced by the following: Water temperature Water temperatures below or above the recommended optimal range for a species will decrease the feeding rate. Photo period The photo period or the time exposed to light can affect the growth, feeding efficiency, locomotor activity and sexual maturation of aquaculture species. Generally, longer photo periods lead to increased somatic growth due to increased feed intake. Water quality Nutrients and organic matter from excess feeds and faeces can cause rapid deterioration of water quality. Poor water quality, can adversely affect the fish. Fish size and age The quantity of

feed

per

mass

unit will decrease as the mass per fish increases. Juveniles require higher feeding rates compared to older fish. Fish stocking density The higher the biomass of a system, the higher the absolute feeding requirements. Natural water productivity In a pond system, the natural water productivity refers to the quantity of live or natural feed available to the fish. The higher the productivity, the lower the feeding requirements of the fish. Feed moisture content The higher the moisture content of the diet, the lower the concentration of the nutrients, and consequently the higher the feeding rate should be. Feed energy content This has the most significant influence on the feeding rate. Fish generally eat to satisfy their energy requirements. The energy concentration of the diet will therefore directly determine the quantity of “other nutrients” the fish consumes. Thus, the importance of a balanced (energy to protein) diet is clear. Aside from the factors that can directly affect the fish, the following should also be considered when selecting your feeding strategy:

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• Market value of the species being produced, • Availability of labour, training requirements and cost, • Financial resources (for example cash flow, access to finance), • Cost of production inputs (fertiliser, feed, electricity, water, fuel, et cetera), • Type of production system (cage system, raceways, dam, et cetera) and • Water availability and replacement rate. In terms of selecting your feeding strategy, there are several strategies you can employ. Two common strategies that can be used are ad-libitum feeding or feeding at a predetermined feeding level. It is important to note that, depending on your situation, you will often find a balance between these two strategies that suits your needs. Ad-libitum feeding: Ad-lib feeding entails the feeding of fish until all the fish are satisfied. The ability of the person feeding the fish to judge when the fish have had enough is very important. Experience, a high standard of management and good supervision are important for optimal production. Although ad-lib feeding is a well-established strategy to feed fish, there are some risks associated with it. Bad management of ad-lib feeding can lead to overfeeding. This reduces the resulting percentage meat weight of the 9

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carcass and can lead to feed wastage which has a negative economic implication and can decrease water quality. On the other hand, you may end up underfeeding your fish which leads to a lowered growth performance. With good management, ad-lib feeding ensures that the growth potential of the fish is pushed to the maximum. It will also help to prevent competition as enough feed reduces competition between fish, leading to less variations in size. Predetermined feeding level: Prescriptive feeding tables are compiled to assist the farmer in attaining optimum growth rates and feed conversion efficiencies, while keeping excretion levels low. These tables contain recommended feeding levels to be administered to the fish at certain stages of growth, and at specific water temperatures. In such tables, a predetermined quantity of feed is suggested for the fish. This is usually calculated as a percentage of the body mass of the fish. The extent to which values in these tables should be followed depends on the situation. In certain cases, like bad water quality and/or low oxygen levels, these recommendations are not strictly applicable. Therefore, it remains important to monitor the reaction of the fish with changing production circumstances to make sensible decisions concerning feeding management. Another aid in determining feeding levels is computer programmes or feeding management platforms in which variables like water temperature and fish size are used to determine feeding rates. Here, advanced feeding projections can be done that will not only indicate the quantity of feed per group of fish, but is also a handy aid for economic planning. Using a prescribed quantity of feed based on the biomass of the fish in a specific pond will be most effective if the biomass of each pond is known and an accurate estimate of the feed conversion can be made. Regardless of the type of feeding strategy you plan to employ, it is important to understand the feeding rate and feeding frequency. The feeding rate refers to the quantity of feed given to a production unit per day and is calculated using the relative feed intake (RFI) of the fish. The RFI is the quantity of feed given to the fish as a percentage of biomass. The feeding frequency refers to the number of feedings per day. As tilapia feed continuously, they respond better to frequent feeding than other fish. In general, the younger the fish, the higher the feed frequency. This is due to the underdeveloped and smaller gut when compared to older fish. As the fish grow, the feeding frequency can be decreased.

More frequent feeding is recommended when: • fish are small, • natural food is inadequate, • the feed used has a low water stability, and • when the nutrient density of the feed is low.

Some useful calculations to calculate feeding rate or daily feeding allowance are as follows:

Relative feed intake is calculated as:

RFI = Biomass is calculated as:

BM =

W*n A

Where: W = Average individual body weight of fish in a production unit n = Number of fish stocked in a production unit A = Area of production unit (m2)

Some practical implications of feeding frequency: Fish need oxygen for normal life processes, and requirements will rise drastically after feed intake. This is because the nutrients that are absorbed by the digestive system are being metabolised, which unlocks the energy part of the feed. The higher the metabolic rate, and consequently energy release, the more oxygen is required. If a fish receives more of a certain type of feed, or the same quantity of feed with a higher energy content, more oxygen is required for digestion and metabolism of the feed. Since the oxygen content of the water is influenced by external factors, such as high temperatures or algae blooms, oxygen deficiencies are sometimes experienced. This will affect feed consumption, which necessitates adjusting the feeding level to the oxygen concentration available in the water. When using feeds with a low energy content, it is possible (under normal circumstances) to feed the fish until they are satisfied without any problems. Maximum oxygen consumption will seldom exceed the oxygen availability. This value could be exceeded, however, if the fish is fed to satisfaction with a high-energy feed. Therefore, feeding practices should be adjusted when high-energy feeds are used. Instead of distributing a large quantity of feed once off, feed should be presented in more frequent, smaller portions. Feed intake is thus spread evenly through the day, and the oxygen requirements are likewise less drastic and stretched over a longer period of time.

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Fl * 100 Wt + Wo *t 2

Where: RFI = Relative feed intake (% bodyweight per day) t = Time (days) Fl = Feed consumption after t days (g) Wo = Initial weight of the fish (g) Wt = Final weight after t days (g)

Feeding rate / daily feeding allowance is calculated as:

RFI = BM * S * RFI Where: FR = Feeding rate (kg/day) BM = Biomass of fish per unit area (kg/ha) S = Percentage survival rate (%) RFI = Relative feed intake (%) Example: Fish in 1 ha pond = 5 000 Average individual weight after 30 days = 30 g Estimated survival = 90% RFI = 8% DFA = (5 x 50 000) x 0,90 x 0,08 = 18 In conclusion, not only does the type and quality of feed have great importance, but so too does the choice of feeding strategy when it comes to production costs and overall farm performance.

For more information on feeding strategy, please contact Robert Kanyembo at fish.ta@novatek.co.zm

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STAFIX helps you to make the most of your natural resources D

estruction of our natural grazing takes place at an alarming rate. This tragic fact holds true for countries in Africa, but also for many other countries around the world. The questions are: How? Why? and Is there a solution? Yes, there is a solution, and the straight answer as to the how and why this is happening: it is a combination of greed, ignorance, and bad farming practices. The greed factor has two aspects. First, it is often the greed of absent landowners who mine the land concentrating too much livestock on an area for too long to get as much profit off that area in as short a time as possible. This results in heavy overgrazing and even creeping desertification. Second, there is the greed of having too much land, often inherited, and then under-utilising it, which results in damaging selective grazing. Both practices cause natural pasture degeneration, which in turn results in the invasion of less palatable and less nutritious pioneer species. What can be done to counter this degeneration of our valuable natural asset? Much has, and is being written about high density, or even, ultra-high density rotational grazing systems and the successes that are being achieved around the world by applying these management practices. Explained simply, these systems involve confining a lot of animals to a restricted area for a short period of time, during which they are forced to consume all the foliage available before they are moved onto fresh pasture. The animals can be of mixed species — cattle and sheep - to ensure optimum pasture utilisation. The area is then left, very importantly, to rest, giving all the vegetation species an equal chance to recuperate. Grazing the regrowth too soon will have very detrimental consequences. In effect, what one is doing is imitating nature, before man arrived, when large herds of mixed game grazed off an area and then moved on allowing the grass to recuperate. As already mentioned, this sounds quite simple, but in practice it can be difficult without the right management tools. The question is how does one confine herds in small areas while also preventing them from regrazing the regrowth? Fencing is the obvious answer, but conventional fencing is expensive, and

the quantity needed to apply these systems makes it totally uneconomical. The answer is staring us in the face in the form of the tool dairy farmers have been using for decades to manage their expensive irrigated planted pastures: high-powered electric fencing. Today’s modern, high-powered, low-impedance energisers can power many kilometres of well-constructed livestock fencing. By simply attaching offset wires to one’s existing internal fences, and then tapping off these feeder lines, one can erect either semi-permanent or completely portable, additional fences, and then also sub-divide a property, relatively cheaply, into smaller, more manageable camps. The more camps, the better these systems work. Farmers who use this tool all remark on how their natural pasture has improved, became denser and how their carrying capacity has increased. Later, they reap additional benefits such as a

reduction in disease (parasite life cycles are broken by the quick rotation); there is less damage to hides (only smooth wire is used); the trampling effect of the concentrated hoof action leads to better water retention; and the even spreading of dung across the pasture for fertilisation. Not only does electric fencing facilitate better animal and pasture management, but a well-planned and erected layout is also a highly effective security tool for monitoring the condition of one’s fence lines and thus helps to deter and detect stock theft. Finally, while greed is an inherent problem and difficult to counter, the solution to the problems of ignorance and bad farming practices is education. For future generations to inherit viable pasture, we, the current generation, entrusted with preserving our natural resources, owe it to them to read and learn as much as we can about proven modern farming practices. Stay safe, stay profitable and leave a legacy.

Ensuring that your grassland is well maintained and effectively grazed will help you to keep animals in a better condition with less feeding cost, thus increasing your profit.

Overgrazing is not only harmful to the environment, but will also impact on your profit when additional feed must be bought. Rehabilitating overgrazed fields are expensive.

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Isuzu Drivetrain:

Driving the support of Isuzu trucks

suzu is well known throughout Southern Africa for their reliable trucks and bakkies, but all things mechanical need support. Isuzu Drivetrain was established in 2017 as a dedicated factory facility for the repair and remanufacturing of Isuzu truck drivetrains. Isuzu Drivetrain is uniquely positioned to provide the best advice and competitive pricing. Explained quite simply, the drivetrain is all the parts that transmit the engine power onto the road. In this case the transmission (gearbox), propshafts, differential, and side shafts. The whole Isuzu truck range is catered for at Isuzu Drivetrain’s premises. N- and F- series with AMT (Automated Manual Transmissions), ZF, as well as the mighty Allison gearboxes, are serviced. Front and rear differentials are repaired in a dedicated area. Isuzu Drivetrain operates through the extensive Isuzu dealer network in South Africa, and into Southern Africa. Based in Jet Park, Boksburg on the East Rand, Isuzu Drivetrain serves customers in all corners of the region with a special courier service, ensuring items are transported daily, with the shortest delivery period in South Africa. Parts are sourced directly from the Isuzu PDC (Parts Distribution Centre) in Port Elizabeth, ensuring quality parts backed by Isuzu SA. All

work carries a one-year warranty. All items are stripped and paraffin bathed to remove all dirt and residues, allowing for accurate and thorough evaluation. Each gearbox or diff is methodically repaired or remanufactured following SABS ISO 9001 2015 standards and processes. Each transmission is dynamometer (dyno) tested in the workshop before being released. Warwick Wright, Marketing Manager, ISUZU Drivetrain, says: “Our belief is that a quality product ensures the reliability and longevity of your Isuzu truck.” Isuzu Drivetrain is headed by Andy Scott, a pioneer in the gearbox and diff industry, with decades worth of experience that he passes on to the workshop staff. “Among our focuses, we believe in growing our staff through ongoing training ensuring Isuzu Drivetrain continues to be part of the Isuzu family,” says Warwick. Exchange your gearbox Growth is also a key focus, with most of the large fleet operators using Isuzu Drivetrain as their preferred partner. Downtime is a potentially crippling part of any fleet. Tens of thousands of Rands can be lost daily in the transport business if vehicles are not operating properly. Loss of income, undelivered goods and fixed costs mean that service

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o matter what a farmer’s cropping practices or agronomic goals may be, with the 2680H High-Performance disk John Deere continues to expand its range of productive, versatile tillage solutions to meet every farmer’s needs. The 2680H High-Performance disk is a true residue management tillage tool that combines speed and tillage performance in one machine. The 2680H is capable of field speeds of 16 to 22,5 km/h to effectively till up to 21 hectares per hour at 18,5 km/h, depending on the size of the implement. One unique feature of the 2680H is the individual 51 cm (20inch) mounted disc blades. Every disc is mounted individually on a rubber torsion suspension system with up to 228 mm of travel that allows individual blades to follow ground contours, and when encountering obstructions, spring back into position for a consistent field finish. Machines can be configured to each customer’s specific need, with three options available on the disc configurations. Customers can either order notched front or notched rear discs that will be used for hard soil where more vigorous penetration is needed. It also provides some additional chopping on the rear rank. Notched front and smooth rear is the most common configuration because the front blade that breaks the ground, has that increased penetration along with the notch that grabs and captures residue and chops it up. The smooth rear disc provides that consistent soil throw that helps level off and gives a consistent finish. Smooth front and smooth back would be ideal in lighter soils where the customer wants the smoothest possible finish and for more residue turnover/ burying than chopping.

Discs are spaced 254 mm apart to allow for maximum residue flow. The front rank is angled at 17 degrees and the rear rank at 14 degrees to allow for aggressive horisontal soil movement and crop residue incorporation. Discs are also easy to replace. Rather than having to remove the whole gang, just replace an individual disc by removing four bolts. Depth control is easy to set on the 2680H. Thanks to a simple shim system on each cylinder, depth can be set from 50 mm to 150 mm, depending on soil conditions as well as customer preference on residue size. An outstanding feature is the maintenance-free sealed bushes and bearings that increase uptime in the field and keep downtime due to breakdowns to the minimum. The 2680H comes with a standard rear cage roller, ideal for breaking up clods. It is designed to reduce plugging, even in sticky soil conditions. The cage roller has a diameter of 648 mm to ensure a smooth finish. High-flotation tires come standard on drawn models to reduce soil compaction. The 2680H also features a hydraulic jack for easier unhitching from the tractor. It has a 7,937 kg lifting capacity and lifts vertically to prevent machine shift while connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses. John Deere offers a range of sizes: 10 different models from 2,4 m wide mounted models to drawn models of up to 13,7 m, to match customers' farming operation sizes and horsepower requirements. When the farmer needs a high-performance, multi-season tillage tool that can cover lots of hectares quickly and effectively, the 2680H adds is his answer.

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The John Deere 2680H High-Performance disk features a hydraulic jack for easier disconnection from the tractor. It has a 7,937 kg lifting capacity and lifts vertically to prevent machine shift while connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses.

Depth control is easy to set on the 2680H, thanks to a simple shim system on each cylinder. Depth can be set from 50 to 150 mm depending on soil conditions as well as customer preference on residue size.

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fficiency is crucially important for any farmer. Therefore, all his equipment must deliver dependable, consistent results with minimal operational cost and low maintenance. This is why John Britz and Etienne Kemp opted for a Reinke irrigation system on the Grasslands Agriculture dairy farm near the Storms River in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. “We plant a mixture of kikuyu and ryegrass for the dairy cows. In March 2019 we decided to erect a Reinke pivot to irrigate the pastures and ensure good quality feed all year round,” says Etienne. The five-tower Reinke pivot on the Grassland Agriculture farm covers 31 hectares and is equipped with an eightmillimetre spray package. The chosen pipes for this project have a wall thickness of 2,7 mm. “We frequently experience extremely strong winds here, but this has never been a problem for the Reinke pivot,” Etienne claims. Reinke uses only the best quality high-strength steel in their pivots. The pivot structure is expertly

engineered to provide optimal stability and strength with the least quantity of steel. The pivots are designed with an exceptionally low centre of gravity, which aids in the overall sturdiness and stability of the pivot. Because this pivot is situated in a part of the country known for strong winds, Reinke has taken additional steps in fitting larger tyres to ensure stability and peace of mind for the farmer. In the past two years John and Etienne’s only task on the Reinke pivot was to switch it on or off. “We did not need to replace any parts, and maintenance is minimal. It is only simple things like checking if all the tyres are inflated, ensuring that the gearboxes have enough oil, and seeing that the moving parts are greased regularly,” says John. Reinke prides themselves in providing turn-key irrigation solutions to any farmer that seeks their expertise. “We are part of the whole process from planning and design, to erecting the pivot, and after sales service,” says Patrick Ellis, Sales Director of Reinke Africa.

John and Etienne opted for the Reinke Advanced Control panel to keep their management of the irrigation system accurate and hassle free. Having an electronic box on a pivot so close to the ocean can easily cause problems with moisture and humidity, but Reinke has a solution for this problem in the form of their double-walled tower box that provides a moisture free environment for electrical components as condensation cannot take place inside. The material of which the box is manufactured, and the unique design make it extremely durable and offer effective protection of the components inside. A mechanical safety clutch prevents opening the box without first disconnecting the power supply to the pivot tower. Both Etienne and John are impressed with the difference that the Reinke pivot has made to the pasture on the farm. “Since we have converted the irrigation on this pasture from the old dragline system to the Reinke pivot, the production on the pastures have doubled,” says Etienne.

The Reinke Precision Management (RPM) Advanced system allows for efficient control of the irrigation entire irrigation process, putting the farmer in complete control. The combination of superior quality material and expert design ensures that every Reinke client will receive a strong, durable pivot with a low centre of gravity, without paying for unnecessary material. For more information on how Reinke can assist you in transforming your farm, contact Patrick Ellis by phoning +27-(0)31-350-4525, or send an e-mail to patrickellis@reinke.com. Patrick Ellis from Reinke Africa, John Britz and Etienne Kemp from Grasslands Agriculture, and Franco Nel from IrriAgri. Franco and the team from IrriAgri are the local Reinke dealers in the Eastern Cape region and were responsible for the installation of the pivot on the farm. ProAgri Zambia 62

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Did you know? Not all soil potassium is available for crops U

nlike nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), the majority of soils in Africa are historically considered to be rich in potassium (K). However, farmers should keep in mind that not all K existing in the soil is available for root uptake and plant assimilation. Scientists distinguish four forms of K contained in soils: structural, nonexchangeable, exchangeable, and water-soluble. The major portion of the total soil K is associated with silicate rocks and minerals. It constitutes fixed or nonexchangeable forms and makes up to 92% to 98% of the total K reserve. Rocks are subjected to a slow weathering process when exposed to water, acids, and temperature fluctuations. As a result, K is released from chemically bonded compounds and transformed to exchangeable and water-soluble forms that are considered to be available for uptake by plants. Further, 98% of readily available K is held by negatively charged clay minerals and organic matter in soils, and 2% in water solution. All K forms exist in dynamic equilibrium with one another, and their relative shares vary from one location to the other. In summary, more than 90% of total soil K is not available for crops, up to

9% requires time and special conditions (availability of water, heat, and microbial activity) to dissolve into soil solutions, and less than 1% can be intercepted by crop roots. When not replenished with fertilisers containing K and recycled crop residues, the readily available forms of K are depleted. K deficiency limits uptake of other nutrients, in particular N, which: • Leads to reduction of the root system. • Causes premature desiccation of leaves. • Negatively impacts on the plants’ capability to resist abiotic and biotic stress conditions. Vegetables and fruits are particularly sensitive to K availability because it determines yield and fruit quality, shelf life, and content of valuable substances, such as vitamins and starch. To maintain adequate levels of soil K, inorganic fertilisers should be applied based on crop demand and soil test results. However, in many African countries farmers follow common fertiliser application guides, also called “blanket fertiliser recommendations”, which usually leads to excess application in some areas and under-fertilisation in others, or to improper balance of nutrients for a particular soil or crop.

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Lindsay Africa: Zimmatic brings the Internet to your farm

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y dad used to open the valves near the field, climb down in the pumphouse to switch on the pump, then back up to start the pivot, and check if the water is running and everything is working properly. Two hours later he had to do the reverse, switch off the pump, close the valve and go back to the pivot to switch it over to run in the other direction,” says Chris Botha. Those days are long gone on the Bothas’ farm close to the Martin’s Drift border post on the South African side of the Botswana border. Chris is taking a break from planting onions to talk to ProAgri. Sitting in a shady patch on the green lawn, he shows the colourful diagrams on his cell phone and clicks on the screen to show us the situation of every pivot on the farm. “It is all in here now,” he explains. “With Zimmatic’s FieldNET service and Ethernet connections, I am not even dependent on fickle cell phone signals and towers.” Walking with Zimmatic Chris is the third generation on the farm. He says as soon as they received an electricity connection from Eskom on the farm way back when, his father bought two Zimmatic pivots. With water drawn directly from the Limpopo river, it makes sense to install the best irrigation system possible. Through the years they have walked the road with Zimmatic and their local experts from Obaro, receiving the best in technology development and service. Now there are eight pivots running. Only one of their pivots is not a Zimmatic, but it has a Zimmatic control system. The first two pivots each has six towers covering an area of 45 ha. The newer pivots have four towers covering 15 hectares each, making it more manageable to practice staggered planting. Every circle is divided into quarters with different planting and harvesting times. Chris plants 70 ha of onions and 40 ha of potatoes in an intensive management process, using biologically friendly methods of production as far as possible. All the nutrients and pest management agents are applied through the pivots, and all the applications can also be controlled from his cell phone.

Flying with technology Chris is a technology junky. Even before the remote control of pivots became an accepted practice, he rigged his system to switch on and off using radio control; the old walkie-talkies! “It worked, but it sounded like a police station with all the ‘ding-a-lings’ going off,” he laughs. Using Zimmatic’s FieldNET system is so much better, and you can even use their FieldNET advisor for agronomical advice. The service calculates precision irrigation applications based on soil type, specific crops, and climate information. Chris says in one field you can have up to four different types of soil, each with its own irrigation needs and with FieldNET’s precise GPS control you can apply exactly the correct volume of water over the correct time period in every section of the circle to make sure the water is available for the plants when and where they need it most. “Zimmatic keeps on improving their systems; we as farmers, only need to keep up!” One of the challenges Chris experienced earlier with the use of cell phone connections was that the local cell

phone towers would go down in the event a power outage, which happens during Eskom’s periods of load shedding. The backup power on the farm can keep the pumps and pivots running, but then it is back to manual control. Lindsay Africa, the distributers of Zimmatic equipment in Africa, came up with a tailor-made solution: Ethernet. Ethernet is a way of bringing internet to the farm in the best possible way. It offers connection in many different forms, including WAN, ADSL, 3G, and satellite. This means solutions that can be tailored to match the requirements of each farm, instead of taking a onesize-fits-all approach. On Chris’s farm, all the components are on a Wi-Fi system speaking to one another through the control centre in America by satellite! Reaction time is immediate. “I am completely dependent on FieldNET. If anything should go wrong with the system, Obaro must bring a new one tomorrow!”

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Chris Botha from Swartwater next to the Botswana border, shows how his dad had to climb down into the pumphouse to switch on the pump, which he can now do from his cell phone.

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AMS Bulk Density Soil Sampling Kit: Measure the bulk density of your soil accurately

ulk density is an indicator of soil compaction and soil health. It is the weight of soil for a given volume. In general, the greater the density, the less pore space for water movement, root growth and penetration, and seedling germination. If your soil is too compacted, it will also affect plant nutrient availability and soil microorganism activity, which influence key soil processes and productivity. Bulk density is usually expressed in megagrams per cubic metre (Mg/m3) or grams per centimetre (g/cm3). Bulk density (g/cm3) = Dry soil weight (g) / Soil volume (cm3) An accurate determination of bulk density starts with a proper sampling technique to ensure that the sample collected represents the soil’s natural condition. The AMS Bulk Density Soil Sampling kit comes with everything necessary to take accurate interval specific core samples to a depth of 0,9 m (3 ft). The kit is ideal for sampling the soil surface, in auger holes or in profile pits. The Soil Sample Rings found in this kit are made from .062 w stainless steel tubing (SST). These SST sample rings are ideal for laboratory studies and for undisturbed core samples. The volume of each SST ring is 90,59 cubic centimetres. From this known volume and the weight of the sample liner, you will be able to calculate the bulk density of the soil sample. Exclusive features of the kit Standard AMS Core samplers have a 2,54+ cm (1 inch+) gap between the tip of the core sampler and where the sample liner internal shelf begins. The sampler included in this kit has a much shorter (0,9 cm) gap which provides a more representative core and reduces compaction as the soil enters the sampler. The Core Sampler Cap has a built-in waste barrel which provides a full 5 cm (2 inches) of relief. This helps eliminate compaction from overdriving the sampler. It also eliminates the need to load multiple rings inside the sampler, which can cause sample blow-by and skew sample calculations. Operation and sample procedure: • Unscrew the cap of the sampler, load a sample ring inside the sampler, and screw on the top cap with built-in waste barrel. • Avoid spots that have rocks. • Attach the 61 cm extension rod for ergonomic purposes.

• Attach either your hammerable cross handle or your compact slide hammer, depending on which kit you have. • If you are taking a surface sample; drive the sampler approximately 10 cm into the soil. There is no need to worry about compaction with the built-in waste barrel cap. If you are sampling at the bottom of a pre-augered hole, always use the provided planer auger in the kit to remove loose soil and slough from the bottom of the augered hole. The flat, slotted design of the planer auger will pick up the excess soil and provide a flat sample surface. • Always attempt to pull the sampler out of the soil gently to avoid agitation to the soil core. If the core sampler cannot be removed from the soil using your own strength, use the AMS Mini-Removal Jack to extract the sampler smoothly and easily. • After pulling the sampler from the ground, scrape the soil cleanly off the bottom of the core tip with a knife or spatula. • Carefully unscrew and remove the top cap of the sampler. • Use a wooden dowel to gingerly slide

your liner out the top of the sample core barrel. • Cleanly cut your sample, top and bottom, with a knife or spatula to separate the excess soil from your sample ring. • If you intend to bake the sample inside the ring, firmly press on end caps on both ends of the sampler for easy transport back to the lab. Otherwise simply discard the soil from inside the ring into your sample bag. The samples can be used for testing moisture content, water permeability, weight by volume, density, soil profiling or chemical analysis. The soil core sampler cup cap in this kit is equipped with a 1,6 cm (5/8”) NC male threaded connection, so it can be connected to extension rods, the hammer head cross handle, or the compact slide hammer attachment. The kit includes a core sampler cup, core sampler cap, hammer head cross handle or compact slide hammer attachment, an open face auger, a regular soil bucket auger, a planer auger, extension rod, rubber coated cross handle, 25 stainless steel rings with their own aluminium carrying case with foam inserts, 50 plastic end caps for the rings, two adjustable wrenches, an auger cleanout tool, nylon cleaning brush, impact absorbing hammer, and a sturdy AMS deluxe carrying case with handles and wheels for added portability.

Everything you need to take a proper soil sample for measuring the density or your soil is in the AMS Bulk Density Soil Sampling Kit; all in handy, sturdy carrying cases.

It is always better to take a few samples to get an overview of the condition of your soil.

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APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR FOR THE LABOUR CERTIFICATE

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This is the most complex and lengthiest part of the process and involves engagement with the Department of Labour as well as a compliance inspection to the operations prior to the application being finalised.

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Each foreign individual would need their own visas to be endorsed into their respective passports under the umbrella of the Corporate Visa as prescribed.

We will assist the company to prepare for this inspection and provide them with a checklist.

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Zambian Pig Genetics is the distributor of Topigs Norsvin genetics in central Africa. Built on our global research, innovation and absolute commitment to integrity and biosecurity, our close partnership approach means your farm benefits directly from our experience, energy and passion. The only SPF pig herd in Zambia, which means we supply pigs that are free of diseases such as mycoplasma and APP.

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LET’S GROW TOGETHER High Quality feed for tilapia Feeds from Aller Aqua help give strong, healthy, and fast-growing fish, thus providing a good economy in the fish farm. Aller Aqua Research, consistently works on optimizing, developing and documenting the effect of our products. This ensures that our customers receive top-quality professional products, at competitive prices – delivered on time. •

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FSG Zambia fertilisers ensure a successful yield. SUPERFERT VEG BLEND 1 (10 N : 10 P : 20 K) Superfert veg blend 1 is a perfect basal dressing fertiliser for horticulture production. It has the required nutrient composition to protect young plants from challenges such as root scotching during the initial stages of crop establishment. This fertiliser can be applied before planting or within the first week after transplanting. The recommended application is 10 g of Superfert veg blend 1 per plant, placed 5 cm away beneath the soil surface. This blend provides sufficient phosphorous to promote quick root formation and strenghen cellulose in the xylem cells of young plants. Superfert provides the necessary nutrition for young plants to flourish during the initial stages of crop development which is a critical stage in determining the potential of your yield.

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