SwarmFarm Robotics launches ‘dock and refill’: Ushering in the next era of agricultural autonomy: SwarmFarm Robotics, an Australian based leader in Integrated Autonomy, today announced the launch of its game-changing “dock and refill” capability. This advancement promises to untether equipment size from productivity by enabling robots to autonomously refill and refuel themselves. The future of
Russia Sends 50,000 Tonnes of Wheat to Central African Republic Amid Grain Export Worries. Russia has sent 50,000 tonnes of wheat to the Central African Republic to address concerns about a potential food crisis following its withdrawal from a grain export deal with Ukraine. In a statement released on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that this
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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Extension of apointments to the Animal Welfare Committee Europe- UK: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended the terms of four members of the Animal Welfare Committee (AWC). Dr Romain Pizzi, Dr Pen Rashbass, Professor Sarah Wolfensohn and Dr James Yeates will serve on the committee for an additional four years
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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
Updated Certified Sustainable Beef Framework released The program, launched in 2017, came up for its five-year review in 2022. A new and improved Certified Sustainable Beef Framework has been released following its first five-year review announced the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). This update sets us up for continued progress to support beef farmers
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