Category: AGRIBUSINESS

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…

On September 15, the CCPA Group officially launched the expansion work of its Janzé premix production site during an inaugural ceremony attended by its Board of Directors. This inauguration marks the beginning of an ambitious €3.5 million investment program aimed at supporting the strong growth of the Janzé site, which has seen a 10% annual…

Agriculture has always been a sector shaped by adaptation—moving from traditional observation of seasons and soil to the mechanization and digital tools of the modern era. The next major transformation is being driven by artificial intelligence (AI), a technology that is already reshaping farming practices around the world. According to ResearchIntelo, the AI in agriculture market, valued at USD…

Alapala, one of the global leaders in grain milling technologies, has successfully commissioned a new 300 ton per day (TPD) wheat flour milling facility for Aruana LLP, one of Kazakhstan’s leading food producers. With over 1.000 projects in 120 countries, Alapala designed, constructed, and delivered this state-of-the-art wheat flour production plant under its turnkey solution.…

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…

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is proud to confirm its role as the official conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026), scheduled to take place from 2–6 March 2026 in Nairobi and Konza Technopolis. GCTDF 2026 — themed “Technology in Service of Nature: Protecting Wildlife, Supporting People, Restoring Ecosystems” — is…

The Cold Chain Problem in Africa Africa’s agricultural productivity is improving, but the lack of cold storage facilities in rural areas causes significant issues, such as high spoilage rates of perishable goods. This situation affects smallholder farmers, leading to lost income and food insecurity. Cold Chain Issues: Many rural areas lack traditional refrigeration systems, which are…

One of the main benefits of irrigation is the ability to produce crops consistently, regardless of fluctuating weather patterns. For PE Loubser Boerdery, located just outside Durbanville in the Western Cape, advanced irrigation technology from Agrico has become central to the farm’s success, ensuring reliable production even under variable climate conditions. The Loubser family has…