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A Legacy of Innovation, Family, and Farming Excellence
Few names in South African agriculture carry the weight of history, craftsmanship, and innovation quite like Piket Implements. With roots stretching back more than 90 years, the company stands as one of the country’s oldest registered trade names—an enduring symbol of reliability in the agricultural machinery sector.
Where Spraying Really Makes (Or Breaks) Profitability
Modern crop protection has moved far beyond the idea of simply applying chemicals to plants. Today, profitability hinges on a far more precise question: how much of the spray actually reaches and remains on the target where it is needed.
Regenerative Agriculture Moves from Niche to Norm in SA
Regenerative agriculture is gaining widespread traction across South Africa as farmers adapt to climate volatility and rising input costs. Practices such as cover cropping, crop rotation, minimal tillage and integrated livestock are increasingly viewed as practical tools rather than ideological choices.
Soil Carbon Credits: SA Farmers’ Next Big Revenue Stream
South African farmers are increasingly unlocking value from their soils through carbon credit markets. As global companies accelerate net-zero commitments, demand for credible agricultural carbon credits has grown, positioning local farmers as key participants.
Gemengde Boerderymodelle Versterk Stabiliteit in Onseker Tye
Met reënvalpatrone wat verskuif en insetkoste wat aanhou styg, herontdek baie Suid-Afrikaanse produsente die waarde van gemengde boerderystelsels. Om gewasse, vee en regeneratiewe praktyke te kombineer, stel boere in staat om inkomste te diversifiseer en hul afhanklikheid van eksterne insette te verminder.
Off-Grid Momentum: Farms Turn to Solar & Backup Systems
Load-shedding remains a serious threat to South African agriculture, disrupting irrigation schedules, cold-chain stability and on-farm processing.
Livestock Farmers Face Margin & Disease Pressures
South Africa’s livestock sector enters 2026 under pressure as feed, fuel and veterinary inputs remain expensive. Grain-based feed has climbed with global commodity prices, squeezing feedlot margins and raising beef and dairy production costs.
Why SA Agriculture Must Keep Chasing Export Markets
South Africa’s domestic food demand has barely grown over the past decade as household incomes remain strained. This means local markets alone cannot sustain agricultural expansion. Instead, exports continue to be the sector’s main growth engine, particularly for citrus, table grapes, avocados and high-value vegetables.
The Regenerative Shift: Why Farmers Are Changing Their Soil Strategy
Across South Africa, farmers are adopting regenerative agriculture to reduce costs and restore declining soils.
Soil as Gold: Carbon Credits Become a Second Harvest
With AgriCarbon securing international certification, South African farms can now sell verified soil-carbon credits — a first for Africa.
The Mulching Revolution
The practice of farming is inextricably linked to the evolution of human civilisation. Modern farming and transport have shaped our entire planet and the way we live on it.
Drones in Agriculture: Eyes in the Sky
Farmers across South Africa are increasingly deploying drones to handle a wide variety of agricultural tasks, transforming the way crops and livestock are managed. Once viewed as futuristic technology, drones — or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — are now practical tools that help farmers cut costs, save time, and improve productivity.
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