Falcon Equipment, the leading manufacturer, and distributor of agricultural implements to South Africa and other Southern African markets, has just celebrated the manufacture of its 40 000th implement. As the unequivocal leader of rotary cutters in the South African market, it has been manufacturing its range of implements for over 30 years.
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In many parts of South Africa, “Falcon” is the generic term for grass-cutting implements, making us the undisputed leader in our field. When buying the Falcon brand, you buy more than just a product – you buy the heritage and expertise of a company that has been around for more than 30 years! Each implement is designed to be simple, safe and serviceable, offering excellent value for money. They are built to last and are capable of coping with the tough South African conditions.
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We take a look at the great increase in mounted and trailed sprayers in the South African market over the last season and unravel the reasoning behind this growing trend. Once limited to the smaller scale farmer, tractor mounted or trailed sprayers are now becoming increasingly popular with the very large scale farmer who traditionally has opted for self-propelled sprayers.
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- 21 April 2017
- Joe Spencer
- 1230
The last thirty years has seen the average power of tractors on South African farms increase by 33% from under 60 kW to about 80 kW.
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A major portion of the costs of establishing a crop can be allocated to soil tillage and cultivation; the price of diesel is another consideration. Increasing prices for inputs and the again low producer prices are exacerbating the situation even further. When it comes to the question of choosing an implement, many farms are looking for a tool that will not only help to reduce establishment costs but also be as versatile as possible.
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Falcon Agricultural Equipment (Pty) Ltd presented two of its longest serving employees with long service awards at the company’s year-end function in Howick, KZN, in December 2016.
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The new Amazone ZA-TS fertiliser spreader with Argus Twin now is allowed to carry the title “Machine of the year 2016”. This title has been awarded to the German Technology company for special Innovation.
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There are many aspects farmers or other consumers need to look at today to ensure that they buy good-quality equipment, and also the right equipment for the task. There are so many competing suppliers in the market place that can make life difficult for the end consumer. Our advice is to look at the following things, among others:
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Falcon Agricultural Equipment (Pty) Ltd celebrated its annual Wellness Day on Friday 28th October, in the theme of Commit to be Fit, with a company fun run/walk, followed by a relaxed staff celebration at their offices and factory in Howick, KZN.
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Farmers face a range of challenges every day, whether it’s weather conditions or supply-and-demand inequalities, import pressure, over-use/overgrazing, lack of government support, rural development and land reform legislation, ageing or old implements and machinery, lack of road infrastructure or farm attacks. All of these factors can prove to be challenges for farmers and in the end have a direct bearing on their success.
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