The Agristart Blog
Practical guides on farming equipment, maintenance and buying advice — written for South African farmers, from smallholders to commercial operations.
10 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Best Planting Equipment for South African Smallholders in 2026
From manual seed drills to tractor-mounted planters, here's how to choose planting equipment that fits South African soil types, plot sizes and budgets.
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22 May 2026 · 6 min read
Knapsack vs Boom Sprayer: Which is Right for Your South African Farm?
Knapsack, mist blower or boom sprayer? Here's how South African farmers should pick spraying equipment based on hectares, crop and water access.
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05 May 2026 · 8 min read
Post-Harvest Processing Equipment Every South African Farmer Should Consider
Post-harvest losses cost South African farmers billions every year. The right processing equipment turns those losses into margin.
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18 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
Essential Farm Tools: A Starter Checklist for New South African Farmers
Starting a farm in South Africa? Here's the no-nonsense tool checklist that gets you productive without overspending.
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30 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
Buying Farming Equipment Online in South Africa: What to Check Before You Pay
Online buying saves time and money, but only if you know what to verify. Here's the checklist we use ourselves.
Read more12 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Maintenance Tips to Make Your Farming Equipment Last in the South African Climate
From the Highveld dust to the KZN coastal damp, South African conditions are hard on equipment. A simple routine keeps yours running.
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