Paving the way for heavy-duty synthetics
June 17, 2024
With fuel prices rising, delivery deadlines getting tighter and truck drivers in short supply, fleet operators continue to look for ways to streamline their operations
NAMPO aims to connect farmers and visitors again
June 5, 2024
With technology already playing an important role in the South African agriculture sector, the theme for NAMPO 2024, ‘Agriculture in a Digital Age’, is fitting
Five Agricultural businesses you can do in 2024
June 5, 2024
It would be gratifying to see more youth venture into agriculture. Nigeria is a country blessed with many natural resources that need to be utilized.
Fertilisers will not fix Africa’s food crisis
June 5, 2024
The world is facing an unprecedented food crisis, worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and worsening climate conditions. Africa is particularly affected,
Case IH focuses on technology at Nampo
June 5, 2024
Case IH’s stand promises to again be one of the highlights. Their theme at this year’s show is “At home with technology”. The application of
Food Security: Agriculture Ministry targets 2,000 tractors to boost production
June 5, 2024
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the production of 2,000 tractors in-country yearly would enhance food production, create jobs for
Doosan Bobcat Shows Material Handling Future at LogiMAT
June 5, 2024
Doosan Bobcat is showcasing a range of new material handling equipment at the LogiMAT 2023 Exhibition from 25-27 April 2023 at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany,
Nigeria’s agricultural mechanisation among lowest globally, says FG
June 5, 2024
The level of Nigeria’s agricultural mechanisation is among the lowest globally. This is according to the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy 2022-2027, which was
Netflix Founder, Others Back African Solar Irrigation Startup With $27m
May 6, 2024
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and former Alphabet CEO Eric Schmidt, via their foundation, recently participated in a funding round for an African solar irrigation startup
Boost For Weiwei Irrigation Scheme Farmers As KVDA Issues Farm Machinery
May 6, 2024
Farmers from the Weiwei irrigation scheme in the semi-arid areas of Sigor constituency, Pokot Central Sub County, stand a high chance of lifting themselves from
Turkana County To Invest Sh600mn In Mega Drip Irrigation Schemes
May 6, 2024
Turkana county government plans will invest at least Sh600 million on a new mega drip irrigation project to boost food security. Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said
AI is improving Africa’s harvests
May 6, 2024
Romaric Nebnoma Tiendrebeogo and fellow farmers across Africa are witnessing notable improvements in crop production, courtesy of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Through a smartphone