Trends in crop protection technology
Chemical crop protection is increasingly becoming a topic of public debate, on the part of both consumers and politicians. It should not be forgotten,...
Trends in sowing and cultivation technology
Dr Yves Reckleben, Kiel, GermanySowing and cultivation technology is at the heart of modern farming practices. In view of increasing climatic challenges and growing...
CultiWise autonomous crop monitoring system “ScoutAI” recognized as future-farming innovation
CultiWise to showcase ScoutAI at Agritechnica in Hanover (9–15 November) — an autonomous system that uses satellite, drone, sprayer, and field sensor data to...
Digging deeper : unearthing the secrets to preparing soil the smart way
Before seeds can take root, the soil must be ready - from ancient fields to modern farms, this truth has been passed down over...
AI Tool Makes “Invisible Enemy” Visible, Tackling Aflatoxin Risk in Africa’s Maize
An innovative early warning system powered by artificial intelligence is poised to transform how Africa confronts a silent but deadly threat to its food...
African Agriculture Holds Key to Global Sustainable Development
Transforming Africa’s agriculture could unlock progress toward up to half of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The sector received just $49 billion...
Climate, data and decisions: how small African farmers can turn uncertainty into yield
The seasons no longer “sound” as they once did. Rains skip a beat, heat waves arrive out of season, pests climb to altitudes that...
Unlock the added value of producing more calves
Getting cows bred and keeping them pregnant is key to capitalizing on the record cattle market. Successfully breeding cows and maintaining pregnancy is always financially...
Understanding the biology behind incubation temperature
One very important success criteria for the incubation process is the correct incubation temperature. When referring to incubation temperature it is important to distinguish...
Livestock farming under pressure as Africa needs to balance food security and emissions
Livestock farming feeds millions of Africans, but it also leaves a carbon footprint that cannot be ignored. The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa’s...