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FAO Partners with Agritech Startup to Advance Urban Farming in Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 1, 2025April 1, 202501121

Promoting Sustainable Food Production in Kigali The FAO Rwanda Office has launched its first urban farming demonstration project, reinforcing sustainable food production in Kigali. In...

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M2i Group launches an innovative solution against the Fall Armyworm in maize in Zambia!

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2025March 31, 202501789

The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major threat to agriculture worldwide. This rapidly proliferating pest particularly targets essential cereal crops such as maize and...

Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

WEBER-HYDRAULIK presents a digital proportional amplifier for precise valve control

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2025March 31, 202501110

At the beginning of the year, the valve technology segment of the hydraulics specialist reorganized itself: As a specially founded Business Unit (BU) Valves, it...

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Conflict and rising food prices drive Congolese into one of the world’s worst food crises according to new IPC data

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 31, 2025March 31, 202501475

Around 2.5 million more people have been pushed into acute food insecurity, as UN agencies grapple with increasing needs. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The...

Featured Irrigation News

Beyond Awareness: Making Water Conservation Education Actionable

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 28, 2025March 28, 202502050

As South Africa grapples with worsening water shortages, National Water Week serves as a stark reminder that awareness alone is not enough. Despite years of...

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Sustainable Livestock: A Key Pillar of the EU Economy

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2025March 24, 202502301

The European Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the crucial role of sustainable livestock in the EU economy in its newly released document, Vision for Agriculture and Food....

Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

Centlube® Long Life OAT Engine Coolant: The Next Generation in Cooling Technology

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 24, 2025March 24, 202501892

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, with modern engines requiring advanced cooling solutions to handle increased heat and ensure long-term durability. As engine downsizing becomes...

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Drought-Resistant Crops and Smart Irrigation: A Path to Sustainable Agriculture in Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 20, 2025March 20, 202502014

As water scarcity becomes an increasing concern across Africa, drought-resistant crops offer a vital solution. These resilient crops enable smallholder farmers to maintain stable yields...

Featured SMART AGRICULTURE technology

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 19, 2025March 19, 202501858

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...

Featured SMART AGRICULTURE

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 14, 2025March 14, 202502000

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...