Category: MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

At this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, African Agri Magazine had the opportunity to speak with Willie Kruger, who introduced one of the exhibition’s standout livestock management solutions — the Studmaster Sheep Handling and Drafting System from Datamars Livestock. Based in Cape Town, Datamars Livestock used the NAMPO platform to demonstrate how smart livestock technology is helping…

Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s leading wheat producer, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s agricultural landscape. The achievement reflects years of focused policy direction, increased investment in farming systems, and a strategic shift toward irrigated wheat production. Government officials say this progress is not only boosting national output but also reducing the country’s reliance…

Investing in a drone is a major decision for any farmer or contractor. Beyond the significant upfront cost, operating agricultural drones requires skill, technical knowledge, and reliable support. Questions around after-sales service, availability of spare parts, and access to repairs are critical considerations. At AgTech@NWK, customers are offered a comprehensive, one-stop solution that addresses all…

At LogiMAT 2026, Bobcat is announcing the launch of the new DV180/250S-9 diesel forklifts, the largest machines in the company’s line-up, exceeding many competitors in their class and extending Bobcat’s heavy-duty material handling portfolio in the Europe, Middle East and Africa market. The Bobcat stand at LogiMAT provides a comprehensive display of the very latest…

Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s leading wheat producer, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s agricultural landscape. The achievement reflects years of focused policy direction, increased investment in farming systems, and a strategic shift toward irrigated wheat production. Government officials say this progress is not only boosting national output but also reducing the country’s reliance…

Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s leading wheat producer, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s agricultural landscape. The achievement reflects years of focused policy direction, increased investment in farming systems, and a strategic shift toward irrigated wheat production. Government officials say this progress is not only boosting national output but also reducing the country’s reliance…

Truck-mounted forklifts are playing an increasingly important role in modern logistics, helping streamline delivery operations by allowing goods to be loaded and unloaded quickly, safely and independently. By eliminating the need for additional loading infrastructure or support equipment, these machines reduce delays and improve efficiency across a wide range of industries. Shamrock Handling Concepts offers a…

Italy’s agricultural machinery market is rebounding, with the southern region of Puglia emerging as a key driver of growth. In 2025, tractor sales in the region rose by approximately 21.6%, signalling a strong recovery compared to the previous year and outperforming the national average. According to data compiled by FederUnacoma using figures from the Ministry of Transport, around 1,820…

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…