Technology
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Kenya launches electronic platform to boost food security
Kenya on Thursday launched an electronic platform that will boost food security in the country. Peter Munya, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, ... -
AGRICULTURAL TRENDS TO WATCH IN AFRICA IN 2022
Farming, one of the world’s oldest industries, is beset by numerous challenges; scarcity of arable land, the spread of pests and diseases, biodiversity loss, ... -
Africa can bridge digital divide if it scales innovations in e-commerce and agritech
Herbert Agaba uses a drone to spray pesticides at a rice farm in Lukaya, Kalungu District in Uganda. PHOTO | AFP Summary While the ... -
Rwanda: Only 18 Percent of Youth in Agriculture Use Agri-Tech Innovation – Survey
By Michel Nkurunziza A new report dubbed “The Future of Africa’s Agriculture – An assessment of the role of Youth and Technology” has established ... -
NSK Self-Lube® bearings prove reliable in harsh conditions
Self-Lube® bearing units with triple-lip sealed inserts are ideal for applications where bearings face exposure to dust and water contamination NSK Self-Lube® bearing units ... -
Here are the economic benefits of hydroponic farming, but starting out will cost you
Hydroponic farming is fast becoming popular and might be worthwhile for entrepreneurs within the agricultural sector. Although expensive to start out, hydroponic farming has ... -
Malawi: Experts Brainstorm On Enhancing Engineering Skills for Sustainable Agriculture
By Watipaso Mzungu Local and international experts in the agriculture sector have convened at Bunda Campus of the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural ... -
Hitachi Energy launches IdentiQTM digital twin for sustainable, flexible and secure power grids
Game-changing solutions built on the unique domain expertise of the technology and market leader in power grids which integrate with Hitachi’s Lumada platform [Zurich, ... -
Nigeria: AATF Harps On Smart Technologies to Improve Food Supplies Across Value Chains
By Gilbert Ekugbe African Agricultural Transformation Foundation (AATF) has emphasised the need to equip smallholder farmers with agricultural technologies that would improve the supply ... -
African small-scale farmers use radio and mobile phones to send a message of optimism and caution to world leaders attending Food Systems Summit
Small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are impacted disproportionately by climate change, poverty and undernutrition, yet a report released today shows many remain optimistic about ...
