Dirko Kruger is the sole owner of the farm Magneetkop between the Highveld towns of Belfast and Middelburg in Mpumalanga. He joined the farming operation directly after school and for the past thirty years lived out his passion for farming.

Dirko focuses his row crop operations on cultivating maize, soya beans and cover crops in a minimum tillage system adapted to his needs and circumstances on the farm. One of the differences in his farming practices is that he sows the soya beans instead of the customary planting.

Before planting he will only prepare the fields for cultivation but stresses that he does not till or turn the soil. The maize, soya and cover crops are planted to a rotation system all focused on soil health.

He also has a commercial cattle herd that fits in well with the grain division. Utilising the plant rests after harvesting supports the natural grazing available on the farm.

A decade ago, he switched to McCormick tractors and since then has built a strong relationship with Alpha Agri in Middelburg. Alpha Agri is an authorized Landini and McCormick dealership serving in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo areas. From their premises in Middelburg and Groblersdal, they not only sell new tractors but also carry a large selection of pre-owned tractors, implements and parts.

Dirko uses the McCormick X7.660 for soil preparations and maize planting.

Since he bought his first tractor from Alpha Agri, Dirko remained a loyal customer. “The McCormick tractors are cost-effective and fuel efficient. I have never regretted my decision. The running cost is low and the tractor operators find them easy to use.”

According to Dirko the after sales service of the team at Alpha Agri is excellent. “They are always available to offer assistance and advise, no matter what time of day. They are reliable and the fact that they have parts readily available is a huge benefit. Denise and her team really go out of their way to help us. I can  recommend them with confidence.”

“It is not only the Alpha team that is approachable. What I appreciate is that with the open door policy of Argo Industrial, I can talk to any member of the team at head office.

“I believe McCormick tractors are on par with other tractor brands in the same class regarding technology, ease of use, comfort and handling as well as safety.  In addition, the price is quite competitive. I know every farmer has his own preference regarding tractors and implements, but I will definitely recommend McCormick tractors to fellow farmers,” Dirko concludes.

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