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Biostimulants could play a bigger role in sustainable agriculture, but adoption barriers remain

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 9, 2026March 9, 20260137

Biostimulants are gaining global attention as agriculture looks for ways to improve crop resilience, nutrient efficiency and stability. However, while adoption is accelerating internationally, significant...

Agriculture Construction Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

Maintain Your Power Tools to Avoid Costly Breakdowns

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 5, 2026March 5, 20260139

Why Servicing Your Power Equipment Matters – And How to Do It Right Across Africa’s agricultural, landscaping and forestry sectors, outdoor power tools are essential...

Agriculture Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

New motor design enables customer-specific drives for confined spaces

Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026053

From March 25 to 26, WEBER-HYDRAULIK will be presenting its axial flow motors for applications with particularly short installation spaces and reduced assembly requirements at...

Agriculture Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

CNH Introduces New Compact Tractors Suitable for African Small-Scale Farmers

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 20260214

Global agricultural equipment manufacturer CNH has unveiled new compact tractor models under its Case IH and New Holland brands, offering 35-horsepower and 40-horsepower options designed...

Featured Machinery and Equipment SMART AGRICULTURE technology

Mara Elephant Project Partners with Global Conservation Forum on Wildlife Tech

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 20260282

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

Featured Machinery and Equipment SMART AGRICULTURE technology

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 20260276

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...

Agriculture Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

New Holland–Inchcape Partnership Expands Access to Modern Farm Machinery in Kenya

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 20260272

New Holland Agriculture has officially launched its partnership with Inchcape Kenya, formally appointing the company as its authorized full-range importer and distributor in Kenya. The announcement was made...

Featured Machinery and Equipment SMART AGRICULTURE technology

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 20260315

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,...

Agriculture Featured Machinery and Equipment technology

Alapala Upgrades Wheat Flour Mill in Cameroon to 300 TPD Capacity

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 20260210

Alapala International Inc. has completed a comprehensive modernization and capacity expansion project for a wheat flour milling facility located in Douala, Cameroon. As part of...

Agriculture Featured SMART AGRICULTURE technology

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 20260319

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...