ABOUT TREEHOG
Innovative Robertson farmer, Louis Loubser, is an avid inventor who has devised a number of implements to improve production efficiency since he started farming almost 10 years ago. His latest invention focuses on cutting water and energy use in orchards.
These include a device with movable excavators that can dig up to 1 360 planting holes per hour, and a pole planter that allows workers to do the job in less than a quarter of the time it normally takes.
However, it is his latest invention, the Tree Hog, that has caused the most stir in the industry as it is responsible for significantly cutting water and energy use in orchards. “I feel as if I am in a daze,” he says.
IN THE NEWS
LANDBOU WEEKBLAD
Mnr. Louis Loubser, vrugte-en-wynboer van Robertson, is die uitvinder van die Tree Hog, ’n oënskynlik eenvoudige boereplan wat onder meer besproeiingstyd met tot 62% verkort en plantontwikkeling verbeter. Foto: Lucille Both
Farmer's Weekly
“Major retailers are phoning me from overseas to become part of the commercialisation of the project.
They’re calling it the ‘irrigation breakthrough of the decade’ because it enhances irrigation efficiency – it reduces the water and energy footprint of a farm.” READ MORE
Fresh Fruit Portal
As growers throughout South African continue to struggle with the ongoing drought, one farmer has developed a simple solution he says can provide huge savings on water and electricity.
Western Cape-based Louis Loubser grows peaches, citrus and wine grapes READ MORE
HORTGRO SCIENCE
Stellenbosch – Deciduous fruit growers could benefit from a novel water saving device which is set to revolutionise irrigation in the fruit production sector amid water shortages.
The SA government’s Water and Sanitation Department in February said that the READ MORE
GALLERY
CONTACT
QUOTES & DISTRIBUTION QUERIES
Please feel free to contact Louis Loubser on the below information or by filling in our contact form and we will respond as soon as possible.
Email: louis@treehog.co.za
TECHNICAL QUERIES & INFORMATION
For any technical queries & information please feel free to contact Louis Loubser
Tel: +27 (0) 72 549 9925
Email: louis@treehog.co.za
