Protecting Crop Quality Starts with Accurate Moisture Measurement
In agricultural production, moisture content drives crop quality, storability, and market value. Globally, 10–20% of grain is lost post-harvest, rising to 20–30%+ in Africa—mostly...
Technological Evolution in the VFC Tobacco Sector: Towards Integral and Conscious Mechanization
Mechanization in any agricultural field follows common processes, challenges, and expectations, but this is particularly true for Virginia Bright tobacco (VFC - Virginia Flue-Cured).Critical...
Middle East conflict causes energy price swings; Grain SA urges value chain to support...
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has introduced significant volatility into global energy markets, with Brent crude oil prices rising sharply in recent...
Empowering women is Africa’s smartest move for water security
By Kehinde Ogunjobi, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Country Representative for Ghana and West and Central AfricaWhen people think about water insecurity in Africa,...
Puglia’s agricultural machinery market is showing signs of recovery
2025 marks a return to growth for tractor sales, which have risen by around 22 percentage points compared with the previous twelve months. Regional...
Rushinga District farmers benefit from diverse crops
By: Hwande IsheunesuFarmers in Rushinga District, Zimbabwe, are experiencing the benefits of crop diversification, harvesting crops like sorghum, cowpeas, millet, and groundnuts despite a...
Precision Irrigation: A key component of a comprehensive precision agriculture strategy (March 2026, No...
From producer to consumer, everyone is well aware of the statistics around water scarcity, agricultural water use, and increased food demand driven by population...
Oil analysis supports consistent productivity for farm machinery fleets
Agricultural machinery operates in some of the harshest working environments - dust, mud, heavy loads and unpredictable weather all place enormous strain on equipment....
Avio Smart Market Stack Limited and Kissan Agri Mall sign MoU to boost the...
Avio Smart Market Stack Limited (ASMS), formerly known as Bartronics India Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with Kissan Agri Mall Private Limited...
GRAIN SA CONGRESS 2026: Producers urge swift measures to bridge the profitability gap
The 2026 Grain SA Congress, held on 11 and 12 March 2026 under the theme “Opening the Gap: Sustainability Key; Profitability Foremost”, brought together...