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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, 202501528

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, 202501908

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...

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Strengthening Efforts to Eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Central Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 202501698

Libreville, Gabon – February 19-20, 2025 Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) remains a major threat to livestock health in Africa, impacting millions of people who...

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African Armyworm Outbreak Expands Across Three Provinces, Endangering Crops and Pastures

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 202501429

The African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) outbreak has been reported in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo provinces, posing a significant threat to food security. According to...

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Visual Performance Monitoring Using PUPIL AI

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 202501319

Revolutionizing Primary Poultry Processing with Marel’s VC-i The introduction of Marel’s VC-i is transforming primary poultry processing, eliminating reliance on operator skill for vent-cutting adjustments....

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The Future of Farming: How Smart Agriculture is Transforming Food Production

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 202501192

As the demand for food continues to rise, farmers are turning to smart agriculture to overcome challenges like climate change, water scarcity, and labor shortages....

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Winning the War on Herbicide Resistance

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 202501155

Herbicide resistance starts small—losing just one or two herbicides—but quickly snowballs as weeds adapt, making chemical control less effective. This threatens food security by reducing...

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CNH Launches New AI Tool for Instant Customer Support

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 202501104

A new AI-powered chatbot from CNH is revolutionizing customer support for dealers, streamlining the way they assist with repairs and machine diagnostics. The CNH AI...

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CIP’s Mobile App Boosts Kenyan Agriculture with Real-Time Crop Data for Sustainable Breeding and Seed Systems

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 20250650

A mobile app developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) in partnership with RESONANZ Group GmbH is revolutionizing agriculture in Kenya by offering essential data...

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 20250436

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...