Veridi Technologies and Wageningen University discover breakthrough in AI-based nematode identification. The Hague, the Netherlands, 5 March 2026 – A new artificial intelligence system developed by The Hague-based Veridi Technologies, in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research (WUR), marks a breakthrough in identifying nematode species. Normally this is complex, costly, and requires specialised expertise, which ...

As the global agricultural landscape shifts, Africa’s farming industry is responding with bold moves to secure its future. From East to West, governments and agribusinesses are investing in technology, value addition, and market expansion. In South Africa, the sugar industry is pushing for biofuel subsidies to offset economic pressures. With global sugar prices under strain, ...

Accra, Ghana — October 13, 2025 The Agricultural Innovation for Africa (AIA) Conference opened at the University of Ghana, bringing together over 500 delegates from 15 African countries. Organized by the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), the event aims to empower youth to lead Africa’s agricultural transformation. Under the theme “African Youth Leveraging Innovation for Sustainable ...

Johannesburg, South Africa — South Africa’s agriculture sector is embracing a wave of innovation to address climate change, food insecurity, and economic inequality. A recent feature in SundayTimesZA spotlighted how farmers are integrating technology and sustainability into their operations. From drone-assisted crop monitoring to AI-powered irrigation systems, tech adoption is accelerating. Farmers in Limpopo and the ...

As Africa grapples with the twin challenges of food insecurity and climate vulnerability, a growing chorus of voices is calling for a radical shift in how agricultural policies and innovations are designed. At the heart of this movement is Elizabeth Nsimadala, a Ugandan farmer and President of the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF), who believes ...

In a groundbreaking move, Del Monte Kenya Ltd., a prominent fresh fruit producer, has set up a biofertiliser plant to convert pineapple residues into biofertilisers. This initiative not only marks a significant transformation in Kenya’s agricultural landscape but also underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community development. Let’s delve into the details of ...

Gates Ag One COO Al Gallegos. Image credit: Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations — commonly known as Gates Ag One — has officially moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where the organization has opened a home office in the city’s Cortex Innovation District. The goal is to facilitate collaboration with St. ...

The Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF) is seeking to catalyse eco-innovation by supporting innovations likely to strengthen sustainable agriculture in the Congo Basin, which is under threat from industrial agriculture in particular. Interested companies, universities, organisations and local authorities must submit their initiatives by 29 April 2024 at the latest. Spanning six countries – ...