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IFAD and Bank of Uganda Launch Remittance Dashboard to Boost Transparency and Financial Inclusion

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 20260228

In a significant step toward strengthening financial transparency and inclusion, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the Bank of Uganda (BoU),...

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Veigroup Expands Precision Weighing Solutions in the Farming Sector

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 8, 2026April 8, 20260219

Founded in 1986, Veigroup has built a strong global presence in the on-board weighing industry, with 53 authorised service centres operating across 65 countries. Drawing...

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RESILIENCE THROUGH INNOVATION – NAMPO 2026 FOCUSES ON SURVIVAL AND PROFITABILITY

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2026March 31, 20260282

NAMPO Park, Bothaville – At a time when agriculture is operating under increasing pressure – from climate variability and rising input costs to market and policy...

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Technological Evolution in the VFC Tobacco Sector: Advancing Toward Smart Mechanization

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2026March 24, 20260307

Mechanization in agriculture follows shared patterns across sectors, but in the case of Virginia flue-cured (VFC) tobacco, the transition is particularly significant. Rising labour costs,...

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Konya Agriculture Fair offers a platform connecting agriculture in Türkiye and Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 5, 2026March 5, 20260391

The 22nd Konya Agriculture Fair, taking place on 7–11 April 2026 in Konya, Türkiye’s agricultural capital, positions the country as a strategic trade and technology...

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Mara Elephant Project Partners with Global Conservation Forum on Wildlife Tech

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 20260419

The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) is pleased to confirm its role as a conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026),...

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Defy Solar Off-grid: Empowering Rural Communities Through Sustainable Solutions

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 20260410

At the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa, where reliable electricity remains a persistent challenge, Defy Appliances has stepped forward with an innovative solution poised to transform...

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Mechanizing Africa’s farms won’t work unless we do it differently

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 20260458

For decades, Africa’s agricultural mechanization has been guided by a stubborn assumption: if tractors transformed farming elsewhere, surely, they would do the same here. So,...

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Agriculture Spraying Drones Market Set to Surpass $6.8 Billion by 2033

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 20260468

The global agriculture spraying drones market is poised for significant growth, projected to increase from $1.2 billion in 2024 to $6.8 billion by 2033, expanding...

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UjuziKilimo Launches World’s First Smartphone-Connected Spectral Soil Sensor

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 20260487

In a landmark development for global agri-tech, UjuziKilimo, an Agri-Intelligence company, has unveiled SoilPal Pro, the world’s first smartphone-connected spectral soil sensor. The device brings laboratory-grade...