Tag: Africa
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Israeli citrus production expected to reach 160,000 tons
Despite a variety of challenges, Betsalel Ohana, export manager for Planet Israel, is positive about the upcoming citrus season in Israel: “The cultivation period for Israeli citrus in 2023 has been largely favorable, with warm temperatures and adequate rainfall contributing to healthy fruit development. However, some challenges have arisen, including a shortage of agricultural labor ... -
IN A CHALLENGING OPERATING ENVIRONMENT, OMNIA SHOWS RESILIENCE AND MAINTAINS SECURITY OF SUPPLY TO CUSTOMERS
Revenue decreased by 14% to R10.4 billion Operating profit decreased by 15% to R684 million Headline earnings per share decreased by 4% to 295 cents Robust financial position with an increase in net cash of over 100% to R1.6 billion Net asset value increased to R10.3 billion Strong growth in volumes in Agriculture and ... -
Husqvarna’s Versatile TF 545DE Diesel Tiller – The Small Farmer’s “Swiss Army Knife” Solution
Husqvarna’s Versatile TF 545DE Diesel Tiller – The Small Farmer’s “Swiss Army Knife” Solution For small farmers, keeping production costs as low as possible isn’t just a financial strategy, it’s a survival tactic. With profit margins that are often as narrow as a furrow, every Rand conserved is a victory won – so innovations that ... -
Is AI the answer to sustainable farming?
generation farmer decide to start a company together? They spend most of their time grappling with one looming problem: climate change. In 2020, Gilwoo Lee, the robotics expert, and Casey Call, the farmer, founded Zordi, an agricultural platform that blends AI and robotics with greenhouse growing. A recent graduate of the University of Washington, Lee was ... -
Bobcat Shows New L95 Compact Wheel Loader and TL25.60 Super Compact Telehandler For First Time at Agritechnica
At Agritechnica 2023 in Hanover, Germany from 12-18 November 2023, the world’s largest trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment, Bobcat will debut a number of new products and technological developments for the first time at the show. Visitors to the Bobcat stand at Agritechnica will be able to see the latest innovations and highlights ... -
NEXT GENERATION TRUCK MOUNTED FORKLIFTS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY AND GREATER SAFETY
Shamrock Handling Concepts has extended its range of Moffett forklift trucks to include the new generation M5 and M8 NX series, which has been designed for safe and efficient operation on rough terrain and in confined areas. “Our new Moffett M5 NX and M8 NX truck mounted forklifts enhance the M4 NX series that we ... -
RoboBatcher robotic packing of chicken tenders
Until now, in those markets where chicken tenders (aka tenderloins or inner fillets) are sold on trays for supermarkets, these packs have been put together by hand. Given the global shortage of labor, automation is the better option. That is exactly what Marel’s RoboBatcher Flex for tenders does. Featuring a new gripper, the robot improves ... -
Association of Agricultural Economists gather support for sustainable agriculture
The sixth Annual Conference of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE), has rallied support for sustainable agriculture to safeguard national food security. The availability of food, to some extent, is a yardstick to ensuring national stability, cohesion, peace, and ensure the wealth of a nation. The four-day conference assembled experienced agricultural experts, scientists and ... -
7 Benefits Of Eating Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are sweet, starchy root vegetables grown worldwide. There are a variety of sweet potatoes of different sizes and colors like orange, white, and purple. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Sweet potatoes provide a number of health benefits and are easy to add to your diet. Sweet potatoes are nutritious and are ... -
Quadtrac 475 to 645 and Steiger 425 to 645 tractors expand on industry-leading performance with new power, comfort and data management upgrades
Case IH’s line-up of Quadtrac AFS Connect™ and Steiger AFS Connect series tractors now boasts eleven all-new high-powered models to tackle the toughest challenges for large scale arable farmers and contractors. The new models all feature greater horsepower, the highest of any articulated tractor in the industry, as well as an exceptional cab and AFS ...










