The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the government of Malawi have launched an initiative to establish a framework to...
Joskin’s ‘Advantage’ series production concept continues to gain momentum, in particular with the regular addition of new ranges and models
Some of the latest features and design developments from the leading tractor companies are already available in Africa and others are on the way, bringing performance and efficiency, writes Mike...
The IDTechEx Research report “Agricultural Robots and Drones 2016-2026: Technologies, Markets, Players” predicts that robotic technology will enter into different aspects of agriculture and change the way farming is done
Yemi Osinbajo, acting president of Nigeria has inaugurated the new US$1.5bn fertiliser plant in Port Harcourt, which was built by Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited (IEFCL) in Nigeria
Fish farmers in Luwero district have said that the high costs of buying feeds have affected the sizes of fish harvested and revenue from their production
The 23rd Foodagro Africa (Kenya) is all set to showcase the widest range of latest products, equipment and machinery technology in the Food, Hospitality & Agriculture Industry from 18-20 November
Aviagen has launched the David Butler Award to recognise the most promising students of Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) schools
International Standards Organisation (ISO) has published the international draft of ISO standards for drone operations to determine how to use drones safely and effectively in compliance with regulatory requirements
Volta Greentech and food company Protos have partnered to significantly increase the production of more climate-friendly beef in Sweden by using Volta Greentech’s feed supplement, Lome
Ÿnsect, the world leader in insect production, on 6 June, announced the creation of a genotyping chip named Axiom YNS_Mol1, a world-first for insect breeding and a major step in...
Valmont Irrigation, manufacturer of Valley brand of irrigation equipment, has redesigned its international websites
Hydor, a ventilation and control solutions provider to the agricultural industry, recently celebrated its landmark 60th anniversary milestone in a united mission to enhance the welfare of animals, crops and...
Cattle have been dying in Senegal as the West African country struggles to cope with drought
The Kokoo Pa Farmers Association, supported by FAO's Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) programme, has trained women farmers from the Adansi South district, Ghana, in making soaps from the waste...
An important part of raising chickens is feeding - feeding makes up the major cost of production and good nutrition is reflected in the bird's performance and its products
Valmont Industries, a provider of engineered products and services for infrastructure and irrigation equipment and services for agriculture, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prospera Technologies, a leading...
Sokoine University of Agriculture has started an agricultural project named 'The Role of Mobile Phones towards Improving Coverage of Agricultural Extension Services' to help farmers improve their harvests in Kilosa...
East African farmers have benefitted from agricultural training, with the volume of milk sold by farmers in the East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) project increasing by 102 per cent over...
AkzoNobel has further enhanced its Interpon Redox range of powder coatings with the launch of Redox One Coat, the corrosion prevention solution that delivers all the protection one would expect...
Minister Meyer with emerging farmer, Johan Arnoldus of Gauls Farming, Matjiesvlei. (Image source: Western Cape Government)
