Category: AGRIBUSINESS
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Pacific Plant People Recommendations: Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’
Plant Recommendations by Pacific Plant People highlight climate-resilient, water-wise, and habitat-friendly plants well-suited for the Pacific region. Many recommendations prioritize native species, but some non-natives that thrive in a Mediterranean climate are also featured. For Best Viewing, please use Desktop or Rotate Mobile View to Landscape
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Bobcat Brings AutoShift and Comfort Upgrades to B730 M-Series Backhoe Loader
Bobcat has announced the introduction of the AutoShift transmission in the B730 M-Series backhoe loader, alongside a number of other updates to this model aimed at markets in the Middle East and Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The B730 M-Series machine with AutoShift transmission comes as a separate model. The functionality of…
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Introducing Bobcat’s Next-Generation Augers and Trenchers
Bobcat has announced the launch of new ranges of auger and trencher attachments compatible with a wide selection of the company’s loader, mini excavator and telehandler models. The new robust line of augers features five drive models and can be used with a comprehensive selection of auger bits designed for different ground conditions. Alongside this,…
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New Holland–Inchcape Partnership Expands Access to Modern Farm Machinery in Kenya
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…
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John Deere Iron Isn’t Always Green: A Rare 1951 M Industrial Turns Heads in Orange
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…
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Driving Agricultural Innovation through Precision Breeding, Digital Technologies, and Sustainability
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…
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TARIFFS ON S.A. CITRUS WILL DAMAGE BOTH S.A. AND THE U.S.
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’…
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Orchard Agri Launches South Africa’s First Autonomous Orchard Sprayer
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…
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One-Million Olive Tree Project Launched in Tarhuna Using Linear Pivot Irrigation
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…
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John Deere Iron Isn’t Always Green: A Rare 1951 M Industrial Turns Heads in Orange
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…