One of the most essential parts of keeping turf healthy is regular mowing. The simple advantage of mowing grass regularly is that it increases the quality of the turf. In general, most turf requires mowing once a week and increasing to twice a week in the faster growth months.
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This is a fantastic review by a farmer in the Bethal area, of his successful use of our Amazone 1801 field sprayer, with a front tank, from the October 2018 issue of ProAgri SA.
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Falcon has become known in the agricultural industry in South Africa as the benchmark for quality, durability and safety of locally manufactured rotary cutters. As a company, it stands firmly behind the slogan for the brand: “Falcon stands the test of time, generation after generation.”
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- 20 September 2018
- Falcon Equipment
- 707
With the current climate of farmers focusing on improving efficiency on the farm, and with one of the biggest costs for farmers being fertiliser and spreading, extensive savings can be seen when using a precision spreader which offers improved and accurate spreading efficiencies. In addition, using a quality implement with a long life-span enables a significant amount of money to be saved over a long-term period.
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One of the most common questions we are asked by farmers is to explain the differences between our Slasher and Haymaker® range. Many farmers will use one rotary cutter for a range of operations on the farm, and although both our implements are built specifically for versatility, it is important to know the differences to ensure you choose the implement that is most suitable to your needs.
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The ability to operate a ZA-V, or ZA-TS, fertiliser spreader mounted up front is a very interesting option, particularly for those users who are looking to spread two different types of fertiliser in one pass. As oppose to spreading blended fertilisers through just one fertiliser spreader, this option offers the opportunity to set up each spreader optimally to the properties of the relevant fertiliser and thus to achieve the perfect lateral distribution for both fertilisers. Now, for the first time, Amazone introduces this possibility of twin fertiliser utilisation.
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Falcon Equipment, a leading manufacturer of agricultural implements in the South African market, has expanded its range of material handling implements to meet its customers’ needs and expectations. The company focuses on innovation in the local agricultural market, developing new solutions for its customers’ evolving needs.
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Below is a letter from Dr. Justus Dreyer and Christrian Dreyer, Directors of Amazone, on the celebration of 100 years of fertliser spreaders milestone which they are currently celebrating. Click here to view the TIMELINE showing the major milestones and innovations over the 100 year journey.
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Falcon and Amazone original spare parts are designed, manufactured and tested according to the same exacting standards as their finished products. The quality, durability and innovation which has built the reputation for these brands in the market place is a result of the high level of quality controls, testing, technical expertise and manufacturing experience where the products are built and assembled.
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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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- 11 September 2017
- Falcon Equipment
- 740
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
- 762
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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