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Toyota Celebrates South Africa’s Outstanding Farmers at 2025 Farmer of the Year Awards
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ArticleDecember 1, 2025

Toyota Celebrates South Africa’s Outstanding Farmers at 2025 Farmer of the Year Awards

Johannesburg – Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has once again shone a spotlight on the nation’s agricultural champions, celebrating excellence, resilience and innovation at its prestigious Farmer of the Year Awards Gala. The annual event recognises those who are not only feeding the nation but also redefining the future of sustainable farming across South Africa. […]

The New Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Commercial: Premium Pick-Up, Purpose-Built for Business
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ArticleOctober 16, 2025

The New Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Commercial: Premium Pick-Up, Purpose-Built for Business

Isuzu UK is redefining the commercial pick-up segment with the launch of The New Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Commercial—a vehicle that blends rugged capability, premium comfort, and full commercial compliance. Tailored for SMEs, farmers, tradespeople, and construction professionals, this two-seater pick-up transforms the traditional double cab into a permanent, secure load zone while retaining all the […]

Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2025 Crowns Four Category Winners at Clarkson’s Chipping Norton Farm
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ArticleSeptember 23, 2025

Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2025 Crowns Four Category Winners at Clarkson’s Chipping Norton Farm

Milton Keynes, UK – 23 September 2025 – The annual Farmers Weekly ‘Britain’s Fittest Farmer’ competition returned with a spectacular finale this year, showcasing not only the physical prowess but also the mental resilience of the UK’s farming community. Sponsored by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, the event highlighted the importance of wellbeing in an industry that […]

Bridgestone Highlights the Hidden Cost of Farming at NAMPO 2025
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ArticleMay 16, 2025

Bridgestone Highlights the Hidden Cost of Farming at NAMPO 2025

Johannesburg, South Africa – 15 May 2025 – As the 2025 Grain SA NAMPO Harvest Day unfolds in the heart of South Africa’s agricultural landscape, Bridgestone Southern Africa is shifting the spotlight to an input cost that often flies under the radar—tyres. Amid soaring operational expenses, the global tyre manufacturer is urging farmers to reconsider […]

Toyota Celebrates Innovation and Agriculture at 2025 NAMPO Harvest Day
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ArticleMay 15, 2025

Toyota Celebrates Innovation and Agriculture at 2025 NAMPO Harvest Day

Bothaville, Free State — Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), a longstanding and proud partner of Grain SA, is once again at the forefront of the 2025 NAMPO Harvest Day, one of Africa’s premier agricultural exhibitions. Held under the theme “Global Agriculture, Locally,” this year’s event explores the critical role of South African farmers in an […]

Driven by Compassion: Hino South Africa Delivers Critical Drought Relief to Northern Cape Farmers
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ArticleApril 24, 2025

Driven by Compassion: Hino South Africa Delivers Critical Drought Relief to Northern Cape Farmers

In a show of enduring solidarity with South Africa’s agricultural sector, Hino South Africa has once again stepped up to provide vital drought relief to communities in need. Answering a recent call from the non-profit organisation The People of South Africa Foundation, the company dispatched a 700 2845 truck-tractor from its demonstrator fleet to transport […]

Upgrade Your Land Cruiser 79 with Ulterio Motiv’s Advanced Brake and GVM Solutions
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ArticleMarch 4, 2025

Upgrade Your Land Cruiser 79 with Ulterio Motiv’s Advanced Brake and GVM Solutions

The Toyota Land Cruiser 79 has earned legendary status among off-road enthusiasts, overlanders, and hard-working professionals alike. Whether it’s towing a caravan on a weekend getaway, traversing rugged mining terrain, or serving as a dependable workhorse for farmers, the Land Cruiser 79 is built to endure. However, one common challenge owners face is its braking […]

Mechanisation and Precision Agriculture: The Key to a Sustainable Future for South African Farming
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ArticleJanuary 30, 2025

Mechanisation and Precision Agriculture: The Key to a Sustainable Future for South African Farming

30 January 2025 – South Africa’s agricultural sector is at a critical juncture. With production costs soaring by 12.4% year-on-year, as reported by Statistics South Africa, farmers are under immense pressure to balance sustainability, profitability, and food security. The recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) underscored the necessity of transforming farming practices to combat climate […]

Isuzu UK Sponsors YFC Supporter of the Year Award at the YFC Achiever Awards 2024
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ArticleOctober 24, 2024

Isuzu UK Sponsors YFC Supporter of the Year Award at the YFC Achiever Awards 2024

Isuzu UK is once again showing its dedication to the British countryside by sponsoring the YFC Supporter of the Year Award at the prestigious YFC Achiever Awards 2024. This event, celebrating the outstanding contributions of young farmers and their supporters, is set to take place on 2nd November at the National Conference Centre, in a […]

Volkswagen Amarok Powers Britain’s Fittest Farmer Competition, Championing Farmer Wellbeing
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ArticleSeptember 17, 2024

Volkswagen Amarok Powers Britain’s Fittest Farmer Competition, Championing Farmer Wellbeing

Milton Keynes, UK, September 17, 2024 – The Volkswagen Amarok took centre stage at this year’s ‘Britain’s Fittest Farmer’ competition, helping spotlight the physical and mental wellbeing of the UK’s farming community. The event, sponsored by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, saw farmers from across the country put their endurance, strength, and agility to the test in […]

The special limited series, a tribute to the first victory in the Mille Miglia
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ArticleMay 15, 2024

The special limited series, a tribute to the first victory in the Mille Miglia

MIDRAND – May 15, 2024 – Stellantis brings an impressive array of vehicles to NAMPO 2024, resonating with the spirit of connectivity and sustainable growth that the legendary harvest day exhibition embodies. Featuring models from FIAT, Citroën, Alfa Romeo, Jeep®, PEUGEOT, and Opel, Stellantis is making mobility as essential for farmers as agriculture in the […]

GWM Unites to Unveil New Models at NAMPO Farmers Extravaganza
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ArticleMay 15, 2024

GWM Unites to Unveil New Models at NAMPO Farmers Extravaganza

GWM, HAVAL, TANK, P-Series, and ORA Unite for NAMPOFarmers to Get First Look at GWM P500 Bakkie, TANK 500, and New Jolion SUVThree New GWM Models Debut in Bothaville Johannesburg, 13 May 2024 – South Africa’s farmers will have the exclusive opportunity to experience the all-new GWM P500 bakkie, TANK 500, and the latest Jolion […]