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From 1 to 100 Million: Standard Bank’s OneFarm Share Reaches 100 Million Meal Milestone on World Food Day

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 16, 2024October 16, 202401543

In South Africa’s agricultural heartland, a remarkable milestone has been reached. The OneFarm Share program, powered by Standard Bank in collaboration with HelloChoice, has delivered

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AfDB and Partners Commit to Fast-Tracking Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Program Implementation

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 15, 2024October 15, 202401520

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has reached an agreement with participating Nigerian state governments to expedite the implementation of a program aimed at developing

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Sona Machinery Introduces AI-Powered Color Sorter Machine with Advanced Camera Technology for Precision Grain Sorting

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 15, 2024October 15, 202401713

Sona Machinery, a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in automated, high-quality solutions for the grain-based distillery industry, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge

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How Crop Analysis Supports Sustainable Agriculture: A CNH ‘A Sustainable Year’ Story

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 11, 2024October 11, 202401312

CNH is dedicated to advancing the essential work of farmers worldwide through sustainable practices. In the fifth installment of our ‘A Sustainable Year’ series, we

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Alpine Goats: The Dairy Breed Flourishing in Kenya’s Highlands

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 10, 2024October 10, 202401312

From the drought-resistant Galla goat breed, native to Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia, to the smaller, pet-friendly Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and larger dairy breeds like

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Smallholder farmers from Africa call for improved access to technology to enable regenerative agriculture and foster resilience

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 10, 2024October 10, 202401194

Smallholder farmers in Africa are benefiting from regenerative agriculture but need better access to technology to maximize its potential. During the second Roundtable of African

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Zimbabwe is placing its hopes on fertilizer to enhance agricultural production.

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2024October 9, 202401562

As the planting season approached, Zimbabwe was making every effort to ensure farmers had access to essential agricultural inputs. The agricultural season and land preparation

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Livestock Handling: Tal-Tec Makes Heavyweights Easy for Farmers

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2024October 9, 202401404

Tal-Tec has been manufacturing cattle scales for over four decades. Initially, their scales relied on a mechanical spring balance system. This design had a significant

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Syensqo has introduced AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus, setting a new standard in biological formulations.

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2024October 9, 202401010

Syensqo is preparing to launch AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus, an innovative technology designed for microbial-based formulations that offers exceptional shelf life, thereby encouraging the adoption of

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Afex-Backed AgCare Technologies Launches Online Marketplace for Agricultural Inputs

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2024October 9, 202401457

AgCare Technologies has launched an innovative online marketplace for agricultural inputs, supported by the Afex Group, which aims to transform how farmers procure essential supplies.