Automated Shuttle Car Optimizes Packhouse Flow Gossamer SC-400 Shuttle Car Many packhouses are looking to reduce the amount of forklifts operating on the floor and for that reason Somerset West-based Gossamer Packaging Machinery have designed an automated shuttle car for the circulation of empty and full pallets or bins without the use of pallet […]
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The Dairy Farming Handbook Chapter 1: General Introduction to Dairy Farming Compiled by Dr C.J.C. Muller The Dairy Farming Handbook Launch The Dairy Farming Handbook by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture with the support of SAMilco was launched at the 2017 Agri-Expo Livestock. The comprehensive handbook aims to support dairy farmers with problem-focused […]
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Will New Solar Powered Irrigation Scheme End Farmers’ Woes? by Michel Nkurunziza On a semi-arid 10 hectares in Kiramuruzi Sector in Gatsibo District, women and men are harvesting healthy onions and cabbages. For them, it is the first time they harvest such yields during Agricultural season C that usually face drought. The vegetable […]
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Ethiopia to Develop National Lab, Research, Training Center to Boost Product Quality ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia is seeking to establish the first national research, laboratory and training centre for dairy, honey, meat and animal feed products in Bishoftu, Oromia Regional State. The Institute will be the primary centre for research, development and innovations, in addition […]
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30mil Households in Kenya to Gain From Smart Farming Plan by Elizabeth Kivuva Microsoft has signed a partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to co-create technology solutions that will see 30 million farming households enjoy food security and improve agribusiness. The deal through Microsoft’s 4Afrika initiative will support Agra’s […]
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Ethiopia: Integrated System to Increase Production and Productivity in Agricultural Sector by Mussa Muhammed “Ethiopia is working hard to strengthen its agricultural production and productivity,” said Ministry of Agriculture. Since the implementation of the country’s rural agriculture-centric development policy and strategy, many changes have been taking place as most pastoralists and farmers have […]
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Modern Technologies Will Transform Agriculture, Kagame Says By Julius Bizimungu President Paul Kagame has emphasized the need to invest in modern technologies as one of key metrics to drive Africa’s agricultural sector and agribusiness activities. He was speaking during a Presidential Panel at the just-concluded African Green Revolution Forum 2020, hosted by Rwanda. […]
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Radical Change as Nation Woos Investors to Boost Crop, Livestock, Fisheries Value Chain by Daily News TANZANIA is poised for radical change as the government has invited international investors to invest in projects that will add value to such key sectors as crop, livestock and fisheries to support an improved and friendly investment […]
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Kenya’s Grain Basket Moves To Wean Itself From Cereals by Wycliff Kipsang Farmers in the North Rift, Kenya’s grain basket, are moving away from overreliance on maize and other cereals and are embracing a diversity of crops in a bid to boost their livelihoods. In Uasin Gishu County alone, more than 800 farmers already […]
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AGRF 2020 Concludes With Call For Greater Focus On Urban Food Markets by EABW Editor The 10th edition of the annual African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Kigali Rwanda, saw heads of state, government ministers, civil society, and business leaders resolve to use the flourishing urban food markets as a launchpad for growing the […]
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