GRIMME UK unveils New Two-row VARITRON Harvesters: GRIMME introduces the new generation of the two-row, self-propelled VARITRON series. The optimization of the series focused on the new cab with a revised operating concept and various improvements along the crop flow for harvesting vegetables and potatoes. The new cab with integrated operator terminal CCI 1200 and
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Bell Equipment Post-Nampo Insights: While the gates at NAMPO Cape have closed, the conversation within the forestry and agricultural sectors regarding Bell Equipment’s impressive display is just beginning. This year, Bell reaffirmed its commitment to providing robust, productive, and technologically advanced solutions specifically tailored to the demanding conditions of South and Southern Africa. If you
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UNICEF launches hydroponic farming program in Ethiopia to combat child malnutrition and strengthen food security: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, has helped launch a pilot program in hydroponic vegetable farming as a way to address child malnutrition while also enhancing the resilience of local
Game Farming in Africa: Sustainable Conservation and Economic Opportunities: Africa’s vast landscapes are home to a rich diversity of wildlife, making it a prime destination for conservation efforts and sustainable game farming practices. In recent years, game farming has emerged as a viable and mutually beneficial endeavor, offering both conservation benefits and economic opportunities for
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A new owner for Versatile Turkish tractor manufacturer Başak Traktör purchased Buhler Industries, parent company of the Versatile and Farm King brands, for $60.5 million. Management at Buhler had to take steps to publicly distance itself from its primary shareholder, Rostselmash, since Russia started its war against Ukraine. Buhler Industries, parent company of the Versatile
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AGCO’s Fendt Introduces 30’ Model Momentum Planter AGCO is expanding its Fendt Momentum planter lineup with a smaller width option: 30’. The Fendt Momentum lineup now spans 30’ to 60’ machines with liquid and dry fertilizer systems, and in 12- and 23-row configurations with 30” and 15” spacing, respectively. Momentum planters feature the Vertical Contouring
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Zimbabwe predicts maize yield to drop by 300,000 tonnes amid El Nino-induced drought in 2024 Zimbabwe’s maize harvest is expected to halve to 1.1 million tonnes in 2024 due to an El Nino-induced drought, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said on Wednesday, December 13. This stock would represent a drop of 300,000 tonnes compared to the
Africa and the Middle East: A potential powerhouse for sustainable agriculture Investments from Saudi Arabia and the UAE in infrastructure, irrigation, road construction, and fertilizer production are just a glimpse of what is possible when regional institutions collaborate. (AFP) Ndidi Nwuneli, a Nigerian entrepreneur and expert on African agriculture and nutrition, said “Africa is naturally
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Trading places: A trade agreement with India Australia: After years of strong ties with China, a trade alliance with India could spell changing tides for Australia and shifting dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. An interim free trade agreement is heralding a new era of trade relations between Australia and India, with tariffs on 85 per
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CABI empowers farmers in Kenya on a cost-efficient, sustainable, and promising alternative for fall armyworm management Africa: Researchers from CABI’s regional centre for Africa organised a farmer’s field event in Machakos County, Kenya, providing comprehensive training to 582 farmers regarding the production of baculorvirus-based insecticides for managing the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). The team also
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