Technology
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Harnessing Mobile Technologies Growth to Drive Smart Agriculture in Africa
By Albert Nangara Smartphone adoption in Africa remained sluggish in the latter part of the last decade. This is beginning to change as a ... -
RICA Pitch AgriHack 2022 Announces Winners
African agritech innovators from all four corners of the continent claimed victory in the 8thedition of Pitch AgriHack. The 2022 competition saw a 30% ... -
FG, UN Women collaborate on digital farming
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs says it will partner with the UN Women on its digital agricultural platform to harness the benefits for ... -
From the land to the lab, tested maize products become a livelihood for rural women
BLOEMFONTEIN, 24 August 2022: “Maize is widely regarded as one of the most crucial agricultural products globally, serving as a staple food in many countries. ... -
Why John Deere invested in Africa’s Hello Tractor
American ag machinery behemoth Deere & Company— more commonly known as John Deere, recently invested in Hello Tractor, a Nigeria-headquartered marketplace and fleet management ... -
South African VC firm Havaic invests $500,000 in FinAccess
FinAccess Founder & CEO Barclay Paul Okari (Image source: FinAccess) South African venture capital firm HAVAÍC has announced a $500,000 pre-Series A funding round ... -
How agritech can be game-changer in your agribusiness
Technology continues to transform industries globally as the trend towards digitising operations to enhance efficiency continues. According to Oxford Business Group’s Agriculture Africa Report ... -
Drones used to boost pig breeding in Rwanda
In Rwanda, breeding pigs can be a headache for smallholders who often have to travel several kilometres to hire a male stud or collect ... -
Cuba and South Africa sign agreement on animal and plant health
The agreement was inked by South African Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Angela Thokozile Didiza and Cuban Ambassador Enrique Orta Gonzalez. ... -
GAMBIA: FAO installs 34 solar irrigation systems for 6 600 farmers
As climatic hazards take their toll on the arid rural areas of The Gambia, 34 solar irrigation systems will contribute to the resilience of ...
