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Big Dutchman focuses on precision – and turns data into real decision-making aids

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260153

Big Dutchman focuses on precision – and turns data into real decision-making aids They weigh quietly, they weigh steadily, they weigh accurately: modern poultry scales...

Agriculture Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

Deere & Company settles right-to-repair case, expands farmer access to tools

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026087

Deere & Company has agreed to a $99 million settlement in a long-running “right to repair” legal case involving farmers and agricultural equipment. The case...

Featured Markets News Poultry & Livestock

Ghana targets regional growth as demand for day-old chicks rises

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260217

Ghana’s poultry sector is gaining momentum as it positions itself to supply the growing demand for day-old chicks across West Africa. With poultry consumption rising...

AGRI-INPUTS Agriculture Featured Markets

Corteva Agriscience strengthening farm resilience in a global market

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026080

Corteva Agriscience is helping position South African agriculture in a highly competitive global market—where success depends not just on yield, but on consistency, quality, and...

Agriculture Featured Irrigation News

Irrigation critical for smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa’s changing climate

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260190

Sub-Saharan Africa urgently needs to accelerate the pace of agricultural growth to improve livelihoods, ensure food security, and keep droughts from turning into famines. However,...

AGRI-INPUTS Agriculture Featured

Pioneer Celebrates 100 Years: Ushering in the Next Century of Agricultural Excellence in South Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 20260203

As it marks a historic milestone of 100 years in global agriculture, Pioneer Seed is celebrating a century of innovation, resilience, and strong partnerships with...

Agriculture Featured livestock Poultry & Livestock

Mid-April Catch Pen: Key Developments Shaping Africa’s Beef and Livestock Sector

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 20260202

Across Africa’s livestock sector, recent developments highlight both the opportunities and vulnerabilities facing cattle producers, from security concerns and disease risks to market dynamics and...

AGRI-INPUTS Agriculture Featured

Blending effortlessly, with style

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 23, 2026April 23, 20260215

Zero Shear dosing valves in action on a 4-hopper continuous blending plant in Harare, Zimbabwe. Flora & FaunaBrett Binnekade, Bagtech, South Africa, explains why fertilizer...

Agriculture Featured Irrigation News

Women Farmers in South Africa Struggle as Failing Irrigation Systems Collapse Livelihoods

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 20260212

In South Africa, women play a vital role in smallholder agriculture, yet many are being pushed out of farming—not by policy, but by failing infrastructure....

Agriculture Featured livestock Poultry & Livestock

Ethiopia Researchers Find GMO Feed Safe for Livestock Production

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 20260215

New research from Ethiopia is adding to the growing global evidence that genetically modified (GMO) feed is safe for animal production. Scientists have found that...