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Direct-acting seat valves for dynamic hydraulic applications: Leak-free, fast, and efficient

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 20260156

A new direct-controlled seat valve enables storage-free, load-tight holding functions in dynamic linear units without an additional control pressure supply and offers significant advantages over...

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Inside the Factory: Komet Irrigation Sets New Benchmark for Agri-Manufacturing

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 25, 2025November 25, 20250363

In the small Austrian town of Lienz, Komet Irrigation is quietly redefining excellence in agricultural manufacturing. While the global irrigation sector grows steadily, Komet stands...

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KSB launches revolutionary Imvubu wastewater pump

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 12, 2025November 12, 20250479

New pump has a big “mouth” and enough power to manage solids KSB has officially launched the KSB ELN-150 Imvubu, a rugged new self-priming wastewater...

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Lessons from Community of Practice: Climate-Smart Irrigation Helps Zimbabwe’s Smallholders Withstand Drought and Boost Incomes

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2025October 9, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2025October 9, 202501997

In Zimbabwe’s semi-arid districts, climate-smart irrigation schemes are transforming the way smallholder farmers cope with erratic rainfall, increasing harvests and securing more stable incomes. Supported...

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UFS launches Greener SA: planting the seeds of a sustainable future

Brenna ShumbamhiniSeptember 22, 2025September 22, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniSeptember 22, 2025September 22, 202502368

The University of the Free State (UFS) launched Greener SA, a five-year initiative to plant 400 000 trees across South Africa, at the Paradys Experimental...

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Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Irrigation Canals Saves Water and Protects Infrastructure

Brenna ShumbamhiniSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 202502265

Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Irrigation Canals Saves Water and Protects Infrastructure Irrigation agriculture is the single biggest user of water in South Africa, consuming about...

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The Importance of Pivot Sprinkler Systems for Irrigation Efficiency

Brenna ShumbamhiniAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniAugust 20, 2025August 20, 202502617

When it comes to centre pivot irrigation, few factors are as critical as the sprinkler package. While the pivot’s structure provides the backbone, it’s the...

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Green Fuel Transforms Rural Agriculture with 220 New Irrigation Plots in Zimbabwe

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 28, 2025July 28, 202502870

Chisumbanje, Zimbabwe – In one of Zimbabwe’s driest regions, a bold agricultural transformation is underway. Green Fuel, known for its clean bioethanol production, is also...

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Agrico Scales Up PVC Pipe Production to Meet Southern Africa’s Water Infrastructure Demands

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 24, 2025June 24, 202502349

South African irrigation leader Agrico is set to revolutionize the region’s water delivery systems with a new production line capable of manufacturing rigid mPVC and...

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Smart Irrigation: How Automation Is Transforming Water Use in Agriculture

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 11, 2025June 11, 202502806

As water scarcity and climate variability intensify, efficient irrigation is becoming more critical than ever in modern agriculture. Where farmers once relied on intuition or...