The DRC is engaged in a process of creation of agro-industrial zones in rural areas. The project is under study and high-level discussions are underway between the National Executive and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to materialize this ambitious project across the country. Objective: ...

Charles Njenga Mbugua’s eyes light up as he describes the exact moment the hi-tech irrigation system was activated for the first time at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Nairobi, Kenya. Charles, an Engineering student at the University, is an eager participant in the ...

The Republic of Niger and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Tuesday signed a $128.8 million financing agreement to support the "Kandadji" project for the regeneration of ecosystems and the development of the Niger Valley (PA-KRESMIN). Nigerien Minister of Planning Aïchatou Kane ...

Zimbabwe Government has signed a US $100m contract worth of agriculture equipment. The contract, which was signed between the Government and Belarus and John Deere is a move by the former to close Zimbabwe's mechanisation gap. This is after the country was assessed and found to be short of ...

Since reaffirming its position in 2018 as the partner to the South African farmer, Shell Downstream South Africa continues to emphasise its commitment to the farmer by showcasing how the total cost of ownership can be reduced by making use of the correct supplier and industry expertise. After ...

Global expansion of IBM Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture taps AI, weather and IoT data so growers, food companies and agribusiness can boost production IBM announced the global expansion of Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture, with AI technology tailored for new crops and specific ...

Typical applications are in agriculture and forestry, mining, industrial sites, building and construction, as well as outdoor warehousing and military applications. Shamrock Handling Concepts has extended its range of specialist forklift trucks. Agrimac all-terrain 4x4 forklift trucks have been ...

Visitors to the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment John Deere’s trade show stand at the South African Agricultural Trade Show (NAMPO) can expect to be delighted at the expansive floor space it will occupy at this year’s event. At 3000 sqm, it is its largest showing at NAMPO with ...

Grain SA’s annual Nampo Harvest Day agricultural show, will be held on the 14 to 17 May at Nampo Park near Bothaville, following  a record attendance of almost 83 000 visitors last year. ‘NAMPO is our exhibition platform where producers come into contact with the latest technology. The Harvest ...

John Deere is offering South African software firms with a focus on the agriculture and logistics sectors the opportunity to link their applications with its online Operations Center solution, a centralized farm management platform that collects machine, logistic and agronomic data to help farmers ...