We bring you back-saving, hand-powered tools that make small-scale farming easier.
Choose your Backsaver.
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Hand Planter
Plant at the same depth and distance for a uniform crop.
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Combi Planter
Place equal amounts of the correct dose of fertiliser and seeds.
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Tractor-Drawn
Combine vehicular power with a versatile planter system.
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Seedling Planter
Plant more seedlings more accurately in less time with less pain and strain.
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Single Shot
Apply fertilizer accurately in a simple hand and arm action.
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Wheel-Driven
Top-dress your crop in an easy rolling action as you walk.
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Wire Tensioner
Light and strong, the fast and easy way to stretch and repair wires.
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Intercrop Sprayer
Apply herbicide in between crop rows without affecting the crop
The Backsaver story.
Michris Janse van Rensburg, farmer, inventor, and founder of Backsaver, works with small-scale farmers in South Africa and throughout the African continent.
He often faces a question in his travels, "How will we get the youth back into farming?" The obvious answer is "through technology."
What people are saying.
“Totally different concept. New proudly South African boer-maak-‘n-plan design. Not an American copy.”
— James Andrews
“As a customer, I am so very proud of you. You’re always making it easy for those of us without tractors!”
— Olebogeng Tlhalerwa
“Backsaver can create jobs for others.”
— Meshack Mogatusi
“Any chance we can get that planter in the USA?”
— Wade J. Dennis