Technology
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Whistles and Whips – Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Program Results in Sounds of Success in Ethiopia’s Lowlands
(Korofto, Adama District, Ethiopia) If the shrill sounds of policemen’s whistles echoing across Ethiopia’s Awash River Valley do not seem out of place, the ... -
Gates goes to new lengths for belt drive applications
PowerGripTM GT4TM range extension expands scope and capability LUXEMBOURG CITY, Jan., 26, 2023 – Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid ... -
BMG’s heavy-duty mechanical face seals offer dependable performance in agriculture
Applications for BMG’s Trelleborg mechanical face (torric) seals mechanical face seals include agricultural machinery, for example tractors, planters and harvesting equipment. BMG’s extensive range ... -
True prosperity will be found in the embrace of the digital economy. These farmers prove it
Digital agriculture platforms such as Farm Pass are helping millions of farmers in rural areas access fair prices and credit to grow their business. ... -
South Africa’s electricity tariff hike will hinder agriculture
South Africa’s National Energy Regulator (Nersa) announced that a tariff increase of 18.65% has been granted to the energy provider Eskom for the 2023/24 ... -
Solar Energy a Sustainable Solution For Tanzania’s Tomatoes
Image/Unsplash Tanzania is an agriculture-based economy with small-scale farmers dominating the sector. Most small-scale farmers live in areas where access to electricity is limited. ... -
Agritech forces gain ground across Africa
“Land never deceives” is a common slogan of farmers around Africa. Many people go into farming entirely, or as a side endeavor, with a ... -
Valmont secures $85m agreement for agricultural development projects in Africa
The agreement will utilise the solutions of its Valley Irrigation company, to help meet demands “for more efficient and reliable food production”. Valley Irrigation ... -
Gates Launches Improved Drive Design Software
LUXEMBOURG CITY, January 09, 2023 – Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has simplified the ... -
South African satcoms developer to aid agriculture
The first microsatellite to be manufactured in South Africa since 2009 is about to be launched. Developed by local company Dragonfly Aerospace, EOS SAT-1 ...
Pupils trained on farming, making of agriprenuers
Kenya moves closer to goal of 100% renewable energy generation by 2030