New Malawi App Supports Farmers in Tackling Crop Diseases
The Mnzeru Mkupangwa mobile app, powered by AI, was launched to support Malawian farmers facing crop diseases and limited agricultural knowledge. With just a smartphone...
Category : Agribusiness
Volkswagen Group Africa Launches Multifunctional Facility to Pilot Modern Farming with E-Tractors
The GenFarm Project is a comprehensive ecosystem offering e-powered mechanized farming services tailored to rural African communities, designed for reliability, sustainability, and environmental friendliness. Additionally,...
Green Climate Fund Commits $134M to Strengthen Climate Resilience for Farmers and Pastoralists in Somalia and Iraq
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $134 million in funding for two major projects designed to bolster climate resilience among vulnerable agricultural communities in...
Zimbabwe Blueberry Farmers Strive to Meet Rising Demand Amid Funding Challenges
Zimbabwean farmers are eager to seize the growing global demand for blueberries, yet many, like self-funded grower Willard Zireva, face significant financial challenges and limited...
Ugandan farmers set to benefit from China-Uganda bamboo project
Farmers in Uganda are poised to benefit from bamboo production training following an announcement by the Chinese government to establish a bamboo training and plantation...
Gallo Implements Laser Bird Deterrent Technology for Sustainable Agriculture
E. & J. Gallo Winery, a leader in sustainable practices in viticulture, has taken another step toward innovation with the adoption of a bird deterrent...
JOHN DEERE IS LAYING OFF NEARLY 300 EMPLOYEES — HERE’S WHY
John Deere, the world’s largest agricultural machinery manufacturer, is downsizing. On January 3, 2025, the company will lay off nearly 300 employees from its facilities...
GALVmed Launches Distribution Cost-Share Phase of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Tailored for Eastern Africa
The Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) has launched the Distribution Cost-Share Phase of a high-quality Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine tailored for...
Zambian Farmers Collaborate with Aid by Trade Foundation to Address Ecological Changes and Promote Biodiversity”
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) recently held group discussions with CmiA farmers in Zambia to explore ecological changes and the measures being taken in...
African Agri Investment Indaba Aims for Transformative Change in the Agricultural Sector
As Africa’s agricultural sector grapples with escalating challenges from climate change and inadequate infrastructure, the African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) serves as a crucial platform...