Global Expert Challenges Malawi to Attract Youth Involvement in Agricultural Sector South Africa-based world farming expert, Dr Theo de Jager, has challenged the Malawi Government to incentivise the agriculture sector in order to attract youth involvement in food production and value chain initiatives. De Jager, who is also the incumbent president of the World […]
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A hand pump to bring water to Africa The Jooste hand pump is a revolutionary breakthrough, designed to be easier to use than any other hand pump on the market. It has a relatively short stroke, for rapid operation. With its adjustable leverage, it is designed to lift water as high as 10m above the […]
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Dangote Fertiliser commences pre-testing of $2bn plant ahead of inauguration Dangote Fertiliser Limited has begun a countdown to the inauguration of its $2 billion Granulated Urea Fertiliser complex located in the Dangote Free Zone. With a capacity of 3 million tonnes per annum, the plant has been classified as the biggest project in the […]
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Integrating agriculture in Tanzania’s industrialisation BY STAFF REPORTER Tanzania SINCE stepping into power, President John Magufuli has fixed industrialisation as a top government priority, hoping that by 2020 manufacturing will account for 40 per cent of all jobs. Industries producing goods for mass consumption — such as clothes, textiles and food — are incentivised, while […]
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Without breaking the soil, the farmer turns dry land into the grain basket By JULIUS SIGEI KENYA The crop sways gently from side to side as the breeze sweeps through the Athi plains, about 40 kilometres from Nairobi. The healthy wheat belies the veneer of a desolate wasteland as you leave the […]
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Air Tractor: The Most Efficient Means of Pest Control in Africa By Ag Aviation Africa Today the agricultural aircraft is an essential tool in assisting in the production of food, fibre, and biofuels. The Air Tractor® aircraft platform is the global leader in its class for A) Agricultural Crop Spraying (aerial application of fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides, […]
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TURNER: Robust equipment for Africa’s potato industry Turnerland offers African farmers a complete solution for mechanised potato and onion production. This South Africa-based company manufactures the TURNER brand of machinery and equipment for the potato and onion industry. The TURNER brand has gained a steady and growing following from potato farmers throughout Southern Africa and […]
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THE FALCON HAYMAKER® – ROTARY CUTTERS IN A RANGE OF WIDTHS FROM 1,2 TO 3,5 METERS AND FOR ANY TRACTOR SIZE By Falcon Equipment The Falcon Haymaker® is one of the most popular hay-cutting implements in the country. This rotary cutter is quick, efficient and trouble-free. It is designed with safety, convenience and serviceability in mind. […]
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ZAMBIAFresh Market: online trading system goes live at pilot site By Carolize Jansen The consumption of fresh food and vegetables in Zambia is growing by 10 to 15% annually, a 2018 report has found, while production has been doubling over the past five years. However, when it comes to the marketing of their produce, Zambian […]
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Erreppi: A New Tractor is Born to Farm in Africa The Erreppi Buffalo tractor, designed to perform in all types of terrain, while respectful of the environment, provides innovative solutions, especially where high power is redundant and versatility is a must. Efficient, affordable and easy to maintain, the first prototype of this […]
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