Rainbow Crops and Vylor partner on AI-driven gene-edited corn traits
Rainbow Crops and Vylor have entered into a collaboration to accelerate the development of new corn traits using artificial intelligence (AI), multiplex gene editing and...
Category : Agriculture
AI & Drones Are Transforming African Farming
Drones can diagnose crop problems in hours rather than weeks, while AI-powered tools are helping farmers access agricultural advice in local languages. Across Africa, a...
Robotic Milking Enters Africa’s Dairy Conversation
Robotic milking technology has transformed dairy farming in parts of Europe and other developed markets, and the technology is now attracting growing interest from larger...
AgDevCo Secures $49M for East Africa Agribusiness
Agricultural development financier AgDevCo has secured a first close of approximately $49 million for AgDevCo Ventures, a new early-stage investment vehicle aimed at addressing one...
From Truckloads to Envelopes: Kenya’s Potato Seed Shift
For generations, growing potatoes has meant moving tonnes of bulky seed tubers from farm to farm. In Kenya, a Dutch agricultural technology company is testing...
Solar Freezers and Biodigesters Target Africa’s Food Loss
Across Africa, investment in agricultural technology is increasingly shifting toward the physical infrastructure needed to reduce food losses after harvest. Solar-powered freezers, cold rooms, refrigerated...
Zim Agri Show Records 108% Rise in Livestock Entries
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) recorded a significant increase in livestock entries in 2026, despite foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remaining a major concern for cattle farmers....
NAMPO Cape 2026: Farming Innovation
South Africa’s agricultural community gathered at Bredasdorp Park in the Western Cape from 9 to 12 September 2026 for NAMPO Cape, one of the country’s...
Precision Farming: Smarter Fertiliser Decisions
Precision farming is helping producers move beyond blanket management practices by using soil information, field data and agronomic knowledge to make more targeted decisions. Instead...
How Gut Health Impacts Pig Growth and Feed Efficiency
Many factors that limit pig growth and feed efficiency begin in the gut long before visible disease appears. Poor intestinal health can quietly reduce nutrient...