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New Bayer products in Zambia

Keep crop pests at bay 200 SC

A soluble concentrate insecticide for the control of aphids and whitA effliaesst oan cttih ne g insecticide for the control of budworms in tobacco. crops listed.

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ajor disruptions were caused by COVID-19 and the subsequent restrictions, especially the restrictions on mass gatherings that include agricultural shows, like the Agritech Show that was cancelled again this year. Good news is that although Agritech has been postponed, you may still visit many of the exhibitors between our pages.

Farmers are used to attending an expo, walk through the exhibitions to see what is on offer, touch and scrutinise the implements on display, and gain information from the representatives of the various companies. Agricultural companies and event organisers are now forced to innovate. Seeing these same products on a screen is just not the same as a real live experience. Luckily, many companies have come up with innovative ways to solve this problem. We experience an increase in the number of smaller events, that will allow them to still showcase their products, but in a safe environment with fewer people at a time. LEMKEN’s recent demonstration of their latest innovation in soil preparation is an excellent example of how companies are finding creative solutions to the problem of restricted mass gatherings. Read more about LEMKEN on page 29. In the meantime, ProAgri and ProAgri Zambia are also working hard to ensure that you, the farmer, can still have access to the latest technological information without being exposed to large crowds. Read our magazines from the comfort of your own home: WhatsApp your name, surname, country, main agricultural activity and e-mail address to +27(0)84-041-1722 in order to receive the magazine on WhatsApp. It will take up less than 15 MB per issue. But if you prefer, you may still pick up a free printed copy at the nearest agricultural store. Farm smartly! Jaco Cilliers jaco@proagri.co.za

Bayer shapes the future of agriculture through innovative products

Novatek gives tips on fish farming: Stocking and stocking density

Liquid gold: The importance of colostrum in new-born calves

Fish farming part 2: Sampling the catch

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Water wise farmers build earth dams: Part 7 The core of the dam and construction methods

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Zambian Pig Genetics: TN70 sows will push profits

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Reinke makes farmers' dreams come true

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Omnia: MAXI GREEN™ ensures the right maize nutrition for healthy

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Irrigate fields from anywhere using FieldNET technology

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John Deere expands construction brand in Africa

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Staalmeester celebrates 70 years of agri excellence

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Fully exploit your tractor power: Work 9,5 m wide with LEMKEN's new Rubin 12

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Isuzu Drivetrain: Driving the support of Isuzu trucks

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Freight Innovations: Expect dramatic changes in the logistics industry

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AGI EMEA: Driving innovation forward

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Cover

Letter from the Editor

Bayer provides farmers with innovative crop protection products to ensure a good harvest.

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Bayer shapes the future of agriculture through innovative products

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by Jaco Cilliers

mproving production and profits while minimising expense and effort is every farmer’s goal. Bayer understands this and continuously develops products that will enable a farmer to achieve these goals. That is why Bayer introduced new crop protection products to the agricultural market. These products are specifically focussed on the tobacco and cotton industry and were brought to Zambia after being applied successfully in other African regions. With the introduction of SIVANTO Prime and Vayego 200 SC, the farmers of Zambia will be able to effectively control sucking and chewing pests on their tobacco and other crops. How does it work? Each of these crop protection products was specifically formulated to target certain pests on crops such as tobacco and maize. The reason for the specificity is to minimise the risk to beneficial insects such as bees. • Sivanto Prime was developed to target aphid infestations in tobacco crops. The active ingredient is Flupyradifurone, which was derived from the Asian plant, Stemona japonica. The SIVANTO Prime penetrates the xylem and the phloem of the plant cells. When the insect inserts its proboscis, it gives a bad taste and causes the insect to stop feeding quickly. Thereafter it affects the central nervous system of the insect, causing paralysis. This ensures that the aphid will not be able to move to a different plant once it has come into contact with the active ingredient of SIVANTO Prime, thus limiting the spread of damage to the plants, as well as diseases that are carried by these pests from one plant to the next. SIVANTO Prime works fast and has a quick feeding cessation effect on the insects. The results of tests showed a significant decrease of

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up to 99% in aphid activity within the first five days after initial application. Vayego 200 SC proves to be highly effective in budworm control. It reduces plant damage as a result of lethargy, paralysis, rapid feeding cessation and eventual death. It is a plant mobile insecticide that is suitable for application by foliar spray against larval or adult pest stages, but also by drip/ drench application.

How should it be applied? SIVANTO Prime insecticide can either be applied as a foliar spray or as a drench application. Vayego 200 SC can also be applied effectively as either a foliar spray or a drench application. What is the recommended application rate? • The recommended application rate for SIVANTO Prime is 200 ml per 100 ℓ of water per hectare. Therefore, on 5 hectares you will mix 1 ℓ of Sivanto Prime on 500 ℓ of water. • The recommended application rate for Vayego 200 SC is 38 ml per 100 ℓ of water, making it an economical pest control product. On a 5-hectare field you will therefore mix 190 ml with 500 ℓ of water. To calculate the mixing rate for your farm, you multiply the recommended application rate by the number of hectares to be sprayed. You also multiply the hectares with the quantity of water that is recommended by Bayer. Once you have mixed the correct quantity of water with the correct quantity of the product; you can spray it onto your crops. Depending on the size of your farm, it would be wise to have a large mixing tank so that you will be able to get a consistent mix with every application.

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Photo: gazettenet.com Can I use it on maize and vegetables? Legislation dictates that an insecticide should be registered for use on specific crops against specific pests. This is in order to control the use of harmful chemicals and to ensure that pesticides are not overutilized and cause threats to people and the environment. In Zambia, SIVANTO Prime and VAYEGO 200 SC have been registered for use on tobacco plants specifically. However, in other areas of the world, these products have been used on a variety of crops including maize and various types of vegetables with great success. Is it safe to use the crops after spraying? Yes, provided that the instructions on the product label are followed correctly. For each crop protection product there is a minimum time that must pass before the plants can be safely used by humans. This is normally referred to as the PHI on the product instruction pamphlet and indicates the period that has to pass from the last date of application before the plants can be harvested safely. Where can I buy these products? Bayer Zambia has several distribution points throughout the country, and also supplies products to other distributors within the agricultural industry. For more information on how you can benefit, call Henry Mutelo on +26-096-759-6475 or send an e-mail to Henry.mutelo@ bayer.com, or contact Emmanuel Banda on +26-096-360-4694 or send an e-mail to emmanuel. banda@bayer.com. 3

Novatek gives tips on fish farming: Stocking and stocking density by Robert Kanyembo, Aquaculture Research and Development Manager, Novatek Animal Feeds Zambia

Extensive fish farming This is the level of least management in which there is low capital injection with the least yield per square metre. Under this level, we recommend stocking densities of 3 to 5 fish per square metre because fish depends more on natural food than supplementary feeding. Labour and investment costs are low and involves large systems with less fish. Semi-intensive fish farming Under this management level, care is taken in the production system to raise fish at a higher stocking density in a smaller area or volume. Moderate investment is made, and as such, supplementary feeding is given as well as natural feeding provided by pond fertilisation. The stocking densities ranges between 5 to 8 fish per square metre with frequent water exchange. Intensive fish farming Intensive fish farming involves fish stocked at higher densities of between 8 to 12 fish per square metre and above, and fish fed wholly on manufactured feeds. A significant effort is made to en-

he topic of how much fish should be put in a production system has been of a growing concern and somewhat a detriment to aquaculture development. Many are the times fish farmers complain that their fish are not growing as they should or ask why fish die after attaining a certain weight of around 120 g and above. This is because around this stage, the biomass in the growing system would have increased as a result of increase in the average body weight of the fish stocked. Stocking by definition is the introduction of fish species into either a limnological (natural lake) or artificial system such as ponds, tanks, or cages. Stocking density relates to how much fish or weight is added per square area or cubic metre in a production unit. Stocking involves replenishing of limnological systems such as rivers, lakes, oceans, and streams to improve the dwindling fish numbers due to overfishing or natural elimination. In this context, stocking in aquaculture refers to introducing fingerlings into either ponds, cages, or tanks. It is very important therefore to understand how much fish to stock in your system and why. How then do you arrive at how much 4

fish do you stock per production system? The answer lies in your level of management. Management plays an important role in how much fish to stock per production system. In aquaculture or fish farming, there are basically three management levels that include extensive, semi-intensive and intensive, while others also include integrated fish farming.

Poorly managed fishpond.

Fish and rice farming.

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Paddlewheel aerator. Photo: aquaculturealliance.org. sure water quality is kept in check and aerators are also used. Aerators provide dissolved oxygen in the production system to support the higher stocking density. In fish cages with constant water flow or better water quality, stocking densities are as high as 200 fish per cubic metre.

750 square metre fishpond (summary illustration): Aquaculture management level

Stocking density

Support facility in production system

Extensive

3 750

Plankton/less feeding,

Semi-intensive

6 000

Frequent water exchange, feeding

Intensive

9 000

Frequent water exchange, aeration, feeding

Integrated fish farming Integrated fish farming involves the raising of fish alongside agriculture crops such as rice, mushrooms, sugar cane or vegetables. To explain this in plain language; let us look at a common fishpond size of 25 by 30 m. This gives us an area of 750 square metres. If we compare the different stocking densities, the following variations can be observed. Extensive 750 m2 3 750 fish Semi-intensive 750 m2 6 000 fish Intensive 750 m2 9 000 fish The same area of 750 sq/m can have different stocking densities based on the farmer’s financial investment and management. Many times people ask me with how much fish should they stock their ponds. In reaction I always ask, what else is provided by their production systems. This will help to determine the appropriate stocking level for the fish farmer as we have explained in summary. Wrong stocking density has ripple effects that may include overstocking, stunted growth and often fish mortalities. Farmers are often tempted to put in more fish than their ponds or cages can support. Putting in more fish does not imply high yields unless the correct management measures are followed. Management is vital in fish farming success.

The three different management methods of fish farming: A: Extensive; B: Semi-intensive; C: Intensive. For more information, please contact Robert Kanyembo at +260-971252-522, +260-97-8779016 or send an e-mail to fish.ta@novatek.co.zm

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Liquid gold: The importance of colostrum in new-born calves Article supplied

olostrum is the natural and most important defence mechanism against disease for new-born calves. An adequate quality and quantity of colostrum fed to calves promptly leads to higher performance, immune success, and reduces economic losses. To ensure efficient, high-performance calf rearing, one of the critical success factors is correct colostrum feeding during the initial 24 hours of the calf’s life. “Unlike humans, there is no immune transfer from cow to calf across the placenta, which means new-born calves are completely reliant on their mothers' colostrum immediately after birth to provide them with the necessary antibodies they need to fight diseases,” says Volac Global Technical Manager, Ian Watson. Mr Watson recommends that calfrearers should always pay attention to the four Qs of colostrum feeding: Quantity New-born calves should receive the first feed of four litres (or 10% of the calves’ body weight) within the first four hours of birth; this should then be followed by an additional two litres within 12 hours of birth. Consider

feeding all calves using a bottle and teat to ensure the calf has consumed enough colostrum. If a calf should refuse to suck, use a stomach tube. Quality Colostrum quality varies significantly between individual cows and heifers. For example, dilution effects often lead to high yielders producing lower quality colostrum, and short dry periods can also reduce colostrum quality. Quickly Antibodies are absorbed at a high rate soon after birth. The quicker you get colostrum into the new-born calf the better. The concentration of antibodies in colostrum is at its highest immediately after calving, and it decreases every hour after birth. sQueaky clean Cleanliness is vital when harvesting and storing colostrum. Colostrum is an excellent medium for bacterial growth at room temperature and can quickly become contaminated in the absence of sound hygiene practices. Store any colostrum that has not been used in the fridge within an hour.

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Poor colostrum management negatively affects calf development and future production. “If bacteria are allowed to multiply in colostrum, it will compromise antibody uptake by the calf, or worst-case scenario, feeding contaminated colostrum can cause sickness, diarrhoea and even death,” says Mr Watson. If your herd has issues with calf health, it is well worth checking out your colostrum management and feeding protocol. Test colostrum quality with a colostrometer and/ or BRIX refractometer, and also ask your veterinarian to test the immune status of your calves. In next month’s issue we shall look at methods to measure colostrum quality. Stay tuned for more. Nutribase is the market leader in feed supplements for Africa. Visit their website www.nutribase. co.za for information, contact Jaco Faasen, Product Manager on (+27)82-607-6601, or send an e-mail to jaco@nutribase.co.za.

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Fish farming part 2: Sampling the catch S

ampling is the process of weighing fish to determine the growth rate and performance. Fish sampling involves taking weights and measurements such as body length, and the weight of the fish population. A sample represents an entire population and therefore should be large enough to detect any variations. At farm level, monthly sampling is ideal, although the shorter the time between samplings, the better the results. The best time for sampling is in the morning or evening. At least 5 to 10% of the total population should be sampled to represent the entire population of fish. Importance of sampling: • Helps in observing the growth trends of fish. • Helps to estimate the total weight of fish in the water. • Feed depends on the total weight of the fish and therefore, sampling helps to determine the quantity of feed needed for the pond. • Helps to calculate feed utilisation. • Sampling helps to determine the condition of the fish in respect of health status, and growth rate. What to do before the day of sampling: It is important to plan well in advance to ensure that the sampling process will be successful. This includes setting the sample date and determining what material and personnel will be required. Make sure you obtain all the required tools for sampling in advance.

Sampling tools include the following: • Seine net with the proper mesh size. • Fish basket or bucket. • Weighing balance or scale. • 4 large basins. Count the number of total mortalities before sampling and subtract from the total number at stocking.

Smaller fish nets are used to scoop the fish into buckets.

The Namulela Youth cooperative team. For example, if the pond was stocked with 5 000 fish, and mortalities were 1 000 before sampling:

Members of the Namulela Youth cooperative team placing the fish into buckets with clean water before weighing and measuring the fish.

5 000 – 1 000 = 4 000 fish Sample size = 5 x 4 000 = 200 100 fish will be sampled. Sampling procedure: • Seine/scoop the fish from the pond. • Put the fish into the buckets with clean water. • If weighing the fish individually is

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not possible, then weigh in groups of 10 or more in the bucket or basin with water, take them out, weigh the bucket and water and subtract from the gross weight. This can be done until the number of fish required is achieved. Upon completing the task, calculate the average weight of the fish and estimate the total weight of fish in the pond by multiplying it with the estimated number in the pond.

For example: If 50 fish weigh 2 000 g then the average weight is: ABW = 2 000 = 40 g 50 When not to sample from a pond: • When fish are at risk and showing signs of extreme stress. • When there is lightning during a rainstorm. • Directly after rain. • When the water quality is poor. The Namulela Youth cooperative in the Chanyanya Kafue district scooping fish from the ponds using a seine net with proper size mesh, ensuring that a large enough sample is collected, representing the entire fish population.

Sampled fish from the ponds are weighed on an electronic scale. Weighing can be done on either a weighing balance or scale.

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Water wise farmers build earth dams: Part 7

The core of the dam and construction methods T

he core must consist of the densest available material at the site, such as clay. The material must be moist and well compacted or rolled in thin layers of uniform thickness. If the clay is too wet, the wall will be unstable. The different layers must be built up consecutively as quickly as possible. The core is built up in the centre of the wall for maximum compression, symmetrical sagging and for the best connection with a possible pit wall. Cross sections must remain constant over the entire length of the main wall to prevent unequal sagging. The core must be of sufficient length as the site dictates. Treating a permeable dam basin • Lay a thick blanket over the entire basin as indicated in Figure 1. • If the basin is extremely porous, lay a layer of soil beneath the blanket. • If the soil in the basin consists of sand, clay and silt, plough 250 mm to 300 mm deep when moist

Figure 1: Blanket of impervious soil.

Figure 2: Drainage from toe of wall.

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and consolidate with animals or mechanically. Compact naturally by means of silt deposits.

Drainage of the toe of the wall The seepage line through the wall is

intercepted by a filter drain. It reduces the danger of failing (Figure 2). The construction method General guidelines • The topsoil must remain uniformly moist at optimum moisture quality

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Build up the earth wall uniformly in layers of 100 mm to 250 mm thick and compact the soil thoroughly to ensure maximum density. For permeable building soil, the layers must not be thicker than 250 mm and for clay soil, not thicker than 100 mm. The wall should be built slightly concave in cross section and horisontal or convex in the length of the wall. The subsequent layers must not differ much in texture and thickness, and must be built up over the entire length of the wall. Change the routes of heavy machinery over the wall to ensure good compaction, or use special implements. The soil against the shoulder wall, key wall, cut-off walls and around the pipes must be selected dense material and must be thoroughly compacted by hand or mechanically in thin layers at optimum moisture content. All concrete or masonry work must be sloped slightly on the earthwork side to ensure proper compaction of soil against it. Take care that heavy implements do not damage concrete works.

The entire base of the wall is then ploughed again. The coarse surface ensures a good joint between the floor and the building material of the wall. The key trench is then excavated. The key trench is dug on the centre line over the entire length of the wall. The bottom width of the trench for a tractor dam scoop is approximately 3 m. The depth is usually 0,6 m to 1,0 m in the firm soil and the side slopes a minimum

of 1 : 1. The purpose of the key trench is to prevent seepage between the original soil and the soil of the dam wall. The soil in the cut-off trench can be used for building the wall. The actual building of the wall can be started on the coarsely ploughed floor next to the key trench, after it has been moistened and thoroughly consolidated. Building soil taken from the dam basin must be taken from at least two locations on both sides of the water course. The loading locations must first be prepared. The humus rich topsoil is also kept aside for the final rounding off of the wall. The haulage circuit must be planned thoroughly in a route forming a figure of eight as clearly demonstrated in Figure 3. Heavy implements at work building a dam wall.

Use of a tractor and scoop for building earth dam walls The following explanation rests on the assumption that the foundation is dense and the building soil of good quality. According to measurements indicated on the plan, the base that will be covered by the wall is carefully marked on the site with firmly planted, easily noticeable pegs. The first step in the construction, as mentioned before, is the clearing and preparation of the base of the dam wall. Trees and shrubs are removed. The base is then ploughed, and the entire layer of humus is removed. A depth of 200 to 300 mm is usually sufficient. This humus rich material is kept away from the building activities, usually directly downstream of the wall. It is later placed over the entire wall as a final layer.

Figure 3: The building cycle.

Remove and keep any humus far away from the wall during construction.

Figure 4: Compaction layers and flow lines.

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Plant kikuyu grass all over the dam wall to stabilise it. The following points are important to ensure efficient and economic work: • If the building soil at the loading location is hard, it must first be broken with a heavy plough or if possible, with a ripper. If practically possible and feasible and if the moisture content of the soil is too low, wet the soil at the loading location thoroughly beforehand. It is a more efficient method than wetting the soil on the wall. • Always fill the scoop slope downwards. It ensures full loads and requires less power. By loading slope downwards, a desirable mixing of the soil, which may differ at various depths, is obtained. • Load in thin, equal layers, usually 200 mm thick, on a straight route. • Plan and do excavations and wall fillings in such a way that good drainage is always ensured in case of unexpected rains. • Load as quickly as possible without overloading the tractor. Load only until the scoop is full. • Eliminate all unnecessary turns. • Gear changing must be done as quickly as possible and the correct gear must be selected. Avoid very steep routes. • The road from and to the borrowing area must be well planned and adhered to. The distance to travel must be as short as possible without steep slopes, dips, wet patches and turns, and must be level and hard. The benefits of a good hauling route are as follows: Minimum wear of the unit, comfort for the driver, higher speed and less kilowatt needed because of lower rolling resistance, while more cubic metres of soil per hour can be moved. • •

Good compaction is obtained by continuously adjusting the path of the implements over the wall. As previously mentioned, the layers must not be thicker than 100 mm to 250 mm, (preferably only 100 mm thick). The layers must be placed as shown in Figure 4.

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Animals near the dam can pose a problem.

Ensure good joints between old and new layers after interruptions. Moist soils usually reduce the power needed to load the scoop. Therefore, avoid too wet or too dry soils.

Settling of the earth wall Provision must be made for gradual settling of the dam wall during construction. Even if the wall is built under favourable conditions, namely of good building soil with the correct moisture content, thoroughly placed and compacted, there will still be a measure of settling of the wall, which is in direct relation to the wall height and represents about 5% thereof. If building conditions on the farm are not that favourable, then it is better to build the wall 10% higher. The construction height of the wall must therefore be sufficient to ensure the minimum total board for which the dam was designed after settling of the wall and foundation. Protection of the earth wall Every earth wall is subject to deterioration because of rain, wave action, trampling, and wind erosion. Precautions must be taken against deterioration: • Round off the wall in all cases. It prevents concentration of water on the wall. • If the climate is favourable, cover the wall 0,2 to 0,3 m thick with a layer of the humus rich topsoil from the base of the wall and the dam basin, which was kept aside. Fertilise this upper layer and stabilise vegetation such as kikuyu grass to protect the earth wall against rain drop erosion, run-off, and wind erosion. No trees or shrubs should be planted on or near the wall. If such a tree would die, its roots will rot and will leave pipes that can lead to seepage and failure of the wall. • In dry regions, where efficient plant establishment is not possible, cover the wall in its entirety with a 150 mm layer of gravel and stone. • One of the following methods can be used to protect the water side

of the wall against wave actions: • Cover the surface with a layer of gravel 150 mm to 200 mm thick and pave with stones. • Design and build the wall with a flatter waterside slope. Cover the surface with a layer of humus-rich topsoil and stabilise suitable vegetation such as kikuyu on it if the climate is suitable. Also protect the bare borrowing locations against erosion, especially outside the dam basin. Stock should have no access to the dam site, including the outlet terrain and basin of the dam.

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Next month we shall look at the connection between an earth wall and a weir, and the enlargement of a dam. Published with acknowledgement to the ARC Agricultural Engineering for the use of their manuals. Visit www.arc.agric.za for more information.

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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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ZAMBIAN PIG GENETICS: MEET OUR SALES AND TECHNICAL ADVISOR AND INDEPENDENT VETERINARIAN FRANCISCO KASUBA is ZPG’s Sales and Technical advisor. He provides support for pig farmers in and around Zambia, specifically to those who are involved in artificial insemination (AI) and those who bought breeding animals from Zambian Pig Genetics Ltd. Francisco’s support includes: • AI demonstrations with TN Tempo boar semen • Farm visits • Breeding advice • Free consultancy to ZPG (Topigs Norsvin) clients • Pig production techniques

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Sales and Technical Advisor at the ZPG Topigs Norsvin production unit in Chisamba.

Francisco is excited and optimistic about the newly bred TN70 gilt/sow. He praises the TN70’s excellent mothering abilities, heavy birth weights, and large litter sizes compared to previous TN60 gilts and other breeds on the market. Francisco further mentions that the TN70 gilt shows more prominent signs during pre-heat and post-heat periods, making them easier to breed than other animals. Farmers should consider introducing the TN70 gilt to their herd to maximize their production.

DR. PIOUS SIMFUNKWE is ZPG’s (Topigs Norsvin) independent veterinarian who has been on board since 2018. He assists ZPG farmers across the country with artificial insemination, with an average of 10 to 15 gilts every week. Dr. Simfunkwe is satisfied with the results of introducing the “TN Tempo Boar Semen” to pig herds of different Zambian pig farmers. His clients are impressed with the results of using TN Tempo Boar semen: • Improved uniformity • Excellent growth rate • Increased litter sizes

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Zambian Pig Genetics: TN70 sows will push profits

ew and enhanced genetics is like a fresh breeze for every farmer and we salute the scientists who went through painstakingly precise, experimental processes to ensure that farmers can farm easier and more profitable. The piggeries in Africa will rejoice in the arrival of the TN70 genetics, developed by Topigs Norsvin, a worldfamous Dutch pig genetics breeder. The TN70 already showed significant improvement on the TN60 predecessor in the countries where it has been introduced. Built on our global research, innovation and absolute commitment to integrity and biosecurity, Topigs Norsvin’s close partnership approach means your farm benefits directly from their experience, energy and passion. Topigs Norsvin was the first breeding company to implement selection for piglet survival in its balanced breeding programme. Their vision is a sow that can rear many high-quality, fast growing piglets all by herself. Zambian Pig Genetics (ZPG) has been distributing Topigs Norsvin genetics throughout Central Africa since 2015. Outside Zambia, they serve countries such as the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola and others in the region. Their genetic stock is specifically suited to the central African environment. They recently introduced the TN70 to the African market with the support from Topigs Norsvin South Africa. The TN70 is a cross between the Topigs Large White and the Norsvin Landrace. She has excellent mothering skills and is a highly prolific, easy in

use sow with an amazing weaning ability and a top contribution to finishing pig quality. She produces large litters of strong, uniform piglets that excel in fast, feed efficient growth, and carcass quality. The TN Tempo Boar needs no introduction and together with the TN70, extraordinary offspring is guaranteed. TN Tempo brings robustness, uniformity, fast growth potential, and excellent carcass qualities to the table. The TN70 is an excellent mother which strengthens these qualities by contributing the best feed efficiency to the finishers, compared to any other sow in the world. There is no doubt that the TN Tempo and TN70 combination offers you the potential to produce the highest output at the lowest cost. Independent researchers also agree on the outstanding abilities of the TN70. The Danish University of Aarhus concluded that this breed has excellent mothering skills while simultaneously producing the same number of weaned pigs per litter with fewer resources. This just proves the strengths of Topigs Norvsin's TN70 sow, as already experienced by many farmers all around the world. The further findings of the study were: Piglets born from a TN70 sow are, on average, 264 grams heavier at birth, which makes them stronger and less vulnerable to hypothermia. TN70 sows have enough teats to feed their offspring and so the piglets have a higher chance of surviving and developing properly. This all results in a higher weight at weaning.

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TN70 sows are world renowned for their mothering skills and high weaning percentage.

For more information or to order world class genetics, contact: Johan Wolhuter +26(0) 97-278-8521 jgwolhuter@gmail.com, Francisco Kasuba +26(0) 76-258-9884 or sales@zpgzambia.com, Mbunji Samazaka +26(0) 96-405-6668 or office@zpgzambia.com. Their helpful website is available at www. topigsnorsvin.co.za, or follow them on Facebook under ZPG Topigs Norsvin.

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Reinke makes farmers' dreams come true The farm Welgelegen near Oyster Bay has been the Strydom family’s home since 1904. Johan Strydom tells how his father's dream to set up a pivot here came true. There is sufficient wind to power the wind turbines in the background, but not enough wind to topple a Reinke centre pivot.

need not worry about the pivot's service. "If something goes wrong or if I need advice, Franco Nel is always available to help," says Johan. Reinke is well known for their unique centre pivot structure. It is designed to be the strongest possible structure with the smallest quantity of steel. Therefore, the farmer does not pay for unnecessary steel in the structure and gets the best value for the purchase price of the pivot. Beyond the unique design, Reinke pivots are manufactured from hightensile steel, which is light but strong. They are also designed to keep the structure's centre of gravity as low as possible to prevent the pivot from toppling over in strong wind. To ensure durability, all the steel parts are properly galvanised to provide protection against corrosion and weather. "Because the pivot is so

t has always been my father's dream to set up a pivot on the farm," says Johan Strydom of JDW Strydom Boerdery near Oyster Bay in the Eastern Cape. The Strydoms have been farming on the same farm, Welgelegen, since 1904. After thorough research, Johan Strydom decided to set up a six-tower Reinke centre pivot to provide sufficient grazing for his dairy cattle throughout the year. The pivot has an 18-metre overhang and keeps a total of 44,3 hectares of grazing green, wet, and nutritious throughout the year. The Strydoms plant a mixture of oats, ryegrass, sorghum and kikuyu under the pivot. The pump is powered by a 37-kW motor that delivers enough power without excessive use of electricity. "The service we received from IrriAgri made the difference,” says Johan. They were involved in the whole process from planning to erecting the pivot. They also helped to install the power line and three transformers that provide the pump and pivot with power." Johan enjoys the comfortable, effortless control that the Reinke Advanced Plus management system provides. The pivot and pump switch on and off automatically at the times that Johan pre-programmed. The radio control system allows Johan to enjoy the full benefits of the Reinke Advanced Plus control box, without being dependent on cell phone signal. "The system is easy to use," Johan says. "There's nothing I have to struggle with. The quality of the pasture is constant and reliable, which means that our milk production is also better. That is the difference that Reinke's pivot makes on the farm." Since Johan erected the pivot in 2020, no repairs were needed. Apart from ensuring the gearboxes are filled with oil, the tyres are properly inflated, and the bearings lubricated, Johan

Patrick Ellis from Reinke; Johan Strydom, farmer; and Franco Nel of IrriAgri proudly boast with the 44,3 hectares of ever green pasture thanks to the Reinke centre pivot. close to the ocean, the quality of the galvanising is very important to us," Johan states. "Reinke not only provides superb irrigation systems, but the total irrigation solutions," says Patrick Ellis, Director of Reinke SA. "We realise that every farmer has unique needs, so we design each system to suit that client’s specific needs."

Johan Strydom manages the irrigation system without hassle with the Reinke Advanced Plus management system.

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For more information about Reinke's irrigation systems that fit your pocket and needs, phone Patrick Ellis +27-(0) 31-3504525, or send an e-mail to patrickellis@reinke.com. 19

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Omnia: MAXI GREEN™ ensures the right maize nutrition for healthy plants and stable yields by Kobus Smith, Omnia Fertiliser, Zambia

lant nutrition can be a complicated subject, especially since the needs of the specific crop, the nutrient source, as well as the climate and soil of the region must be considered. However, if you find the right combination of products to address the needs of a specific crop and a specific region, this process becomes much simpler and will yield more reliable results.

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Let us look at what a maize plant needs to grow healthy and give a good yield: • Nitrogen is needed by young maize plants to boost early growth to develop in a strong and healthy plant. Responsible for good growth and green colour. A maize crop requires 20 kg/Ha N for every tonne of grain produced. • Phosphorus is essential for the development of a strong and healthy root system. Good roots help the plant to better tolerate water shortages. Maize requires 7 kg/Ha P for every tonne of grain produced. • Potassium plays a big role in the transpiration tempo of the leaves and the water usage, thereby improving the water usage of the plant. It also assists the plant in dealing with salt stress. Maize requires 5 kg/Ha K 2O for every tonne of grain produced. • Sulphur is important in the forma22/06/2020 WOVEN BAG WPP

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tion of proteins and in the formation of chlorophyll. Deficiencies have a great influence on crop yields. The maize plant needs 3 kg/Ha S for every tonne of grain produced. Zinc and Boron – these micronutrients are needed in small quantities by the plant, but are important in disease resistance, plant health and crop yields.

All of these in one product Omnia has recently launched a new product, specifically for Zambian maize growers, that contains all these elements in the right quantities to ensure a good maize crop. MAXI GREEN™ contains the following nutrients: • Nitrogen (18% N) in the ammonium nitrate form. Ammonium nitrate is the superior N source as it is more plant available and will not escape into the air like urea tends to do. • Phosphorus (11% P2O5) as Nitrophos, which also contains nitrogen. This source is completely water soluble and is immediately available for plant uptake. • Potassium (8% K 2O) as potassium chloride. • Sulphur (4%) • Zinc (0,4%) • Boron (0,2%)

A few important factors have to work together to ensure a healthy maize plant.

How to apply MAXI GREEN™ As basal fertiliser, we recommend 250 kg (five bags) of MAXI GREEN™ per hectare. This should be followed by 200 kg (four bags) of GREENSULF™ per hectare as a top dressing. GREENSULF™ contains ammonium nitrate nitrogen, as well as calcium and sulphur. These recommended rates will ensure enough nutrients to yield at least four tonnes of maize per hectare, if enough water (rain) is available and a good pest and weed control programme is followed. In summary MAXI GREEN™ is a superior plant basal fertiliser specifically formulated for Zambian maize producers. It contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, boron and zinc and supplies all the required nutrients in the correct ratios. It improves yields when used as a basal fertiliser in combination with GREENSULF™ as a top dressing. Use MAXI GREEN™ and GREENSULF™ for a healthy and GREEN maize crop and reap the rewards!

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Irrigate fields from anywhere using FieldNET technology Lindsay’s FieldNET irrigation management platform allows farmers to control their irrigation operation remotely. It offers exponential savings in time, natural resources like water and labour, thanks to its advanced technology. Globally, Lindsay aims to help farmers save more than 700 billion gallons of water and more than one billion kilowatt-hours of energy by the year 2022 through FieldNET.

indsay’s FieldNET products are revolutionising the way in which farmers are approaching agricultural irrigation. This remote irrigation management solution has won several global awards for its use of the latest technology to enable farmers to grow better. Globally, it is estimated that farms using smart technologies to manage their irrigation operations save up to 40% in resources. This makes sense, as FieldNET can lead to a saving in time, water and labour. Gone are the days of having to send out teams of workers to drive from field-to-field to check up on a pivot. FieldNET is so intuitive, that it can pick up potential issues before they even arise. If a pivot does encounter an issue, FieldNET can be set to try and overcome it on its own. If it cannot, it will alert the grower so that a team can be dispatched to attend to the problem. Virtually no irrigation time is lost in this scenario. One of the most impressive features of FieldNET is that it offers farmers a single, easy-to-use platform to monitor their pivots in real-time. Through state-of-the-art tracking technology, a farmer simply needs an internet connection and smart device to easily track the position and irrigation progress of their pivots. When monitoring pivots through FieldNET, growers

can also easily control their irrigation equipment. For instance, a pump can easily be switched on and off with the click of a button. A pivot can be turned off or programmed to perform a certain irrigation cycle from anywhere in the world using FieldNET. Farmers are often faced with the tough question as to how much their crops should be irrigated and when this needs to happen. Calculating this can be time-consuming and tedious. There is, of course, also room for human error which could lead to inefficient decisions. FieldNET seamlessly integrates with FieldNET Advisor to create an irrigation plan for each field on a farm, based on information such as crop type, soil conditions and weather patterns. These plans can automatically be sent to a farmer’s pivot and be executed with the click of a button. FieldNET has the additional benefit of storing all in-field irrigation data in the cloud. This way, a grower can easily access their irrigation records when planning future irrigation strategies.

A case study by Lindsay in the United States of America found that a field using FieldNET Advisor to determine when and how much to irrigate saw a 17% saving in pumping costs and water usage, while increasing yield.

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FieldNET can work on any brand of pivot, no matter its age. This is because it can be retrofitted on older-generation equipment. There are various pieces of hardware available that integrate FieldNET with a farm’s equipment. This includes ultra-low

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cost-effective solutions like FieldNET Pivot Watch, which is an excellent option for all those interested in taking the first steps in technology. It’s a product the customers can install and configure by themselves. Other solutions are more comprehensive, like FieldNET Pivot Control and FieldNET Pivot Control Lite. Zimmatic, Lindsay’s pivot brand, also produces advanced irrigation control panels. These panels boast FieldNET as a pre-loaded application and can also work on any pivot, no matter age or brand. FieldNET can be connected with auxiliary equipment like pumps and weather stations to gain additional data and make even more accurate recommendations. Some farmers might be concerned about how to get their pivots online, as an internet connection at equipment is essential for the proper functioning of FieldNET. Lindsay has developed several options to connect pivots into the FieldNET platform, as cell phone signal, radio and Ethernet. This ethernet solution extends an existing internet connection to a farmer’s pivot so that it can get online and connect to FieldNET.

If you would like to learn more about the FieldNET technology, you can visit our website. FieldNET is available from all of Lindsay’s dealers. To locate your nearest dealer, visit www.lindsay.com.

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John Deere expands construction brand in Africa

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reen is no longer the only gold in the John Deere lineup in Africa. The agricultural giant is expanding its construction brand. Equipment available in these new markets include backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, motor graders, and crawler dozers. Customers will also have access to the John Deere dealer network, including professionally trained technicians, and industry-leading construction technology solutions. John Deere recently announced plans to expand its construction lineup to eighteen countries across southern and western Africa, where Deere-branded construction products were not previously available. Impacted countries include South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Angola, Malawi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Egypt, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and Sudan. “This expansion provides an opportunity for us to increase our global footprint in the construction industry, as we build upon our existing presence in Africa and deliver our product portfolio under the John Deere brand for the first time to these key markets,” says Jaco Beyers, Managing Director for John Deere Africa Middle East. “As we move into these new countries, we are delivering on what customers expect from the John Deere brand, from the legendary product quality and performance to the exceptional customer support and equipment technologies that we are known for around the world.”

In Africa, John Deere is already recognised as a leader in the agricultural market, as well as an increasingly prominent player in the construction and forestry industries in many parts of the continent. This expansion marks the first time that the John Deere construction products are sold under the John Deere name in these key markets. In this new era, John Deere is taking full control of the marketing and support of its own branded construction products. In addition to the legendary products, customers in these markets will also have access to product support through the world-renowned John Deere dealer network. Each piece of

John Deere construction equipment will be supported and serviced by highly trained and certified equipment technicians who are in turn supported by a network of regional parts distribution centres, including the nearest one in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. Customers will also have access to the John Deere suite of technology solutions, including JDLink™ Telematics, which provides valuable fleet insights on the job site. “We have a deep-rooted presence in Africa in the agriculture market, and we know construction customers in these markets are eager for access to the John Deere brand and its many advantages”, said Griffiths Makgate,

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Sales Manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry, John Deere Africa Middle East. “By providing access to our high-quality equipment, outstanding dealer network and parts availability, and productivity enhancing technology solutions, we can help operators in Africa increase productivity and boost their bottom lines on a daily basis.” In addition, John Deere forestry products already available in these markets, will soon be aligned with the same new dealership network. Specific dealer announcements can be expected in the coming weeks.

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Staalmeester celebrates 70 years of agri excellence

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New drum mower 1,65 m R 35 000 + VAT

New B70 baler R 80 000 + VAT

Farm trailer R 30 000 + VAT

14 x 14 Disc harrow R 50 000 + VAT

Massey Ferguson 35x R 70 000 + VAT

Massey Ferguson 4 square baler wire R 75 000 + VAT

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Massey Ferguson 165 R 120 000 + VAT

Ford 6010 R 130 000 + VAT

Export papers available to all African countries Transport not included but can be arranged

Massey Ferguson 285 R 160 000 + VAT

Massey Ferguson 290 + free canopy! (Only for April 2021) R 170 000 + VAT

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Smart Technology, High Performance WingFan offers axial fans for any possible application. We have the fan solution for applications in the HVAC industry, mobile and stationary engine cooling, livestock ventilation, cooling towers and earth moving equipment to name a few. The WingFan product range is suitable for industrial applications of axial fan impellers ranging from 173 mm to 2144 mm in diameter.

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