Namibia sends stern warning to millers
The Namibia Agronomic Board warned that millers refusing to take up maize from producers during the restricted import period will not be given import permits....
AI brings transformative change in agricultural productivity
Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) will drive a deep and transformative change in the agricultural world during the coming decades, according to IDTechEx As such,...
Nigeria approves US$1.2bn for agricultural mechanisation
The Nigerian government has approved a loan facility of US$1.2bn to finance the mechanisation of agriculture in the country, according to Sabo Nanono, minister of...
Pöttinger leads German idea management awards
Pöttinger, Austria’s agricultural machinery manufacturer, has won first place at the German Idea Management Awards Many companies apply every year for the German Idea Management...
AGCO relaunches vision for sustainable high-tech farming solutions
AGCO, one of the leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery and solutions, has relaunched its vision to bring sustainable high-tech solutions for farmers “Our new vision—Sustainable...
Saturas and Kerlink collaborate for automated irrigation control system
Saturas Ltd, Israeli startup and the developer of a breakthrough stem-water measurement system for smart farming, has announced that the IoT specialist Kerlink will provide...
Tongaat Hulett promises to boost Mozambique’s sugar industry
Tongaat Hulett, South African agriculture and agro-processing company has promised to invest around US$29.5mn to boost sugar production in Mozambique Tongaat Hulett is the majority...
Wideblue designs camera for easier crop disease detection
Wideblue, Glasgow-based product consultancy, has designed a low-cost camera, which will be used in agriculture to test early-onset disease in various crops including potatoes and...