Brenna Shumbamhini, Author at Sub-Sahara Famers Journal

AgriZero invests in BioLumic to develop low emissions farm pasture

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202401197

Public-private partnership AgriZero has announced its investment of around US$3mn in agriculture biotechnology company, BioLumic to utilise ultraviolet (UV) light to develop a low emissions...

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Planting Profits partners with Ag Retailers for 2024 crop planning pilot

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240907

Planting Profits is partnering with ag retailers who are willing to help their customers evaluate their crop mix choices in a new way, bygiving dealers an...

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NPHarvest takes nutrient catcher machine to market with million dollar fund raise

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240937

Finnish startup, NPHarvest has raised US$2.2mn to take its proprietary nutrient catcher machine to the market While nutrient fertilisers are essential for securing food production, excessive...

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Transforming Tanzania’s chicken market

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202401055

The Hill Group processing plant has been operational in Dar es Salaam since July 2023 Boasting a population of around 63 million, Tanzania’s chicken consumption...

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AstraZeneca’s reforestation programme to undergo optimisation through AI

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240946

AstraZenecas new Forest programme announced at COP28, builds on the companys recently expanded African reforestation initiatives in Ghana and Rwanda AZ Forest Africa is part of AstraZeneca’s...

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Netafim highlights agricultural transformation at Africa CEO Forum

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202401011

This year, Netafim participated in the Africa CEO Forum which took place from 16-17 May in Kigali, Rwanda During the forum, which is the largest private...

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AquaBioTech Group hosts delegation from AZOFFA of Ghana

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202401008

International consulting company, AquaBioTech Group recently hosted a delegation from the Akosombo Zone Fish Farmers Association (AZOFFA) of Ghana on 18 and 19 April this...

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DJI Agriculture launches two new agri drones

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202401035

DJI Agriculture recently announced the international launch of the Agras T50 and Agras T25 drones, both compatible with the upgraded SmartFarm app, which offers powerful features for comprehensive...

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Kenya and Belarus agree to ‘broaden ties’ during talks in Nairobi

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 20240946

As Minsk seeks to secure more African allies, the Presidents of Kenya and Belarus have agreed to strengthen economic and trade ties during their talks...

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Adequate security, farm inputs; solution to food crisis

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202401029

Some agriculture experts in the South – East have recommended provision of adequate security and inputs for farmers in order to avert impending food crisis...