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New Holland Agriculture has officially launched its partnership with Inchcape Kenya, formally appointing the company as its authorized full-range importer and distributor in Kenya. The announcement was made during a launch event held in Nairobi, attended by government officials, industry stakeholders, customers, media representatives, and senior leadership from both organisations. The partnership is positioned as a strategic move to…

John Deere’s signature green is one of the most recognisable colours in global agriculture, instantly associated with generations of farm machinery stretching back to the late 1800s. From early Deere & Mansur planters to iconic Model A tractors, the legendary 4020, and today’s powerful 9RX series, green has long defined the brand’s identity. But not…

At the recent South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR) Congress 2025 in Pretoria, Dr Geoff Graham, Vice President of Plant Breeding at Corteva Agriscience, shared insights on the evolution and future of plant breeding technologies, genome editing and the pursuit of sustainability in agriculture. As South Africa faces challenges due to extreme weather conditions, these…

This week the first citrus intended for the US market will be packed by South African growers. On Wednesday the 9th of April the expected additional 30% tariff on South African exports to the US comes into effect. Increased tariffs will hurt South African citrus farms and the rural communities they support. The Citrus Growers’…

Orchard Agri is proud to introduce another first for South African agriculture: the OSAM Orchard Autonomous Sprayer by LJ Tech — a revolutionary, self-driving sprayer solution designed to improve productivity, lower input costs, and support smarter, safer farming. Exclusively imported and distributed by Orchard Agri, these autonomous sprayers are built for high-value crops such as…

Preparatory works are underway for a landmark one-million olive tree cultivation project in Libya’s Tarhuna mountain region, marking the first initiative in North Africa to grow olive trees using linear pivot irrigation systems. Officials from the Great Man-Made River Water Utilization Authority, together with Andalus Agro-Technic, recently conducted a field visit to the Wadi Tajmoud project site to assess progress and review the project’s…

John Deere’s signature green is one of the most recognisable colours in global agriculture, instantly associated with generations of farm machinery stretching back to the late 1800s. From early Deere & Mansur planters to iconic Model A tractors, the legendary 4020, and today’s powerful 9RX series, green has long defined the brand’s identity. But not…

The Project to Strengthen Connectivity at the Ngandajika Agro-Industrial Park is a strategic investment aimed at integrating the park more effectively into the main economic corridors of central DRC ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 9, 2025/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $159.50 million loan to the Democratic Republic…

New Holland has announced significant enhancements to its narrow-row vineyard machinery, introducing updates to the Braud 9.80N self-propelled grape harvester and the TE6 Straddle Tractor range. Unveiled at SITEVI 2025 in Montpellier, the improvements focus on boosting precision, operator comfort, and grape quality for growers working in tight vineyard configurations. The updated models are on display…

With extreme weather events intensifying across Southern Africa, traditional crop protection methods are increasingly failing to safeguard high-value crops such as orchards and vineyards. Shelanti Agri, in partnership with Valente Solutions, has introduced engineered crop protection systems designed to withstand multiple environmental hazards while delivering measurable returns for farmers. Rising Risks for Commercial Farming Climate volatility is inflicting…