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ICRISAT Unveils Breakthrough Speed Breeding Protocol for Finger Millet

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 24, 2025June 24, 202502095

In a groundbreaking advancement for millet cultivation, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has introduced the world’s first speed breeding protocol...

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Smart Irrigation: How Automation Is Transforming Water Use in Agriculture

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 11, 2025June 11, 202502140

As water scarcity and climate variability intensify, efficient irrigation is becoming more critical than ever in modern agriculture. Where farmers once relied on intuition or...

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Omnia’s Agriculture Division Boosts Group Revenue to R23bn in FY2025

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 10, 2025June 10, 202501972

Omnia Holdings Limited reported resilient results for the year ended 31 March 2025, with Group revenue rising 3% to R23 billion, driven largely by its...

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Bobcat T76 Compact Track Loader: An Irreplaceable Ally for Harvesting in the Euroverde Fields

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 29, 2025May 29, 202502015

The Bobcat T76 compact track loader has been chosen as the ideal solution for harvesting operations in the vast fields of Euroverde Società Agricola Srl,...

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How Mushrooms Are Saving Uganda’s Cranes and Empowering Rural Communities

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 19, 2025May 19, 202501269

In Uganda’s Rukiga District, a simple oyster mushroom is quietly transforming rural economies—and helping to protect one of Africa’s most iconic birds, the Endangered Grey...

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Breaking the Myths About Hydroponic Fodder — A Game-Changer for African Farmers! 🌾

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 30, 2025April 30, 202502056

Hydroponic fodder is gaining attention across the globe, but here in Sub-Saharan Africa, there’s still a lot of confusion and skepticism. Some farmers think it’s...

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Transformation of Irrigated Agriculture in the Middle East

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 3, 2025April 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 3, 2025April 4, 202501807

Emerging technologies such as AI, IoT sensors, smart irrigation, satellite imagery, and drones are paving the way for the digital transformation of agriculture in the...

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Bühler: Leading Smart Milling for a Resilient and Sustainable Food System

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 19, 2025March 19, 202502152

As global food demand continues to rise due to increasing urbanization, the milling industry faces the challenge of balancing efficiency with sustainability. Energy consumption, waste...

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Agricultural Mechanics: a Key Factor for the Development of the Mediterranean

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 14, 2025March 14, 202502231

Latest generation agricultural technologies are strategic to counteracting the effects of climate change in the Mediterranean region. The need to fill the mechanization gap or...

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CultiWise Introduces Drone Mapping for Smarter, Cost-Effective Farming

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 6, 2025March 6, 202502269

Farmers now have a more precise, weather-proof solution for crop management, thanks to CultiWise’s new drone-derived prescription maps. Unlike satellite imagery, which is often disrupted...