The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Deere & Company’s emissions reduction targets through an independent assessment. It determined that John Deere’s targets are consistent with what’s required to keep global warming to 1.5°C. You can…
Criterion Africa Partners (CAP), in a co-investment with FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, has completed an investment of up to US$20 million each in Merensky Timber, one of the leading integrated timber products companies…
Two successful years have flown by since the world’s largest manufacturer of mechanised forestry equipment, John Deere’s dealer channels began expanding in Africa and the Middle East to enable customers to be productive and efficient…
Top achievers in Forestry, Wood Technology and Veldfire Management at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) George campus. received special awards for their excellence in the diploma and higher certificate studies. Read more on this here…
Deere & Company has been named one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a leading organisation promoting ethical business practices. Sustainability is at the heart of Deere’s operations, reflected in its business…
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and Mondi formed Teaming Up 4 Forests to provide a science-business platform to address climate change challenges and identify ways for the forestry and business communities to…
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Merensky are proud to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Merensky’s Northern Timbers (FSC C010117) and the 21st birthday of Singisi Forest Products (FSC C013164) sawmills. Merensky is guided by…
Johan Kruger, the national sales manager for Husqvarna South Africa, says selecting the correct saw chain for the required workload enhances the performance and efficiency of the chainsaw’s output. Husqvarna range of X-CUT chainsaw chains…
Established in 2005, AfrEquip is one of the leading suppliers and service providers to the South African forestry industry. It specialises in technologically advanced machines for mechanised harvesting operations. Read more on this here –…
John Deere’s dealer, AFGRI Equipment in Mpumalanga, invites forestry companies and contractors to contact them for expert demonstrations of the John Deere complement of mechanised harvesting solutions. Read more on this here – https://www.woodbizafrica.co.za/february-2023-issue-23/#february-2023-issue-23/18/
