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Global scientists root for digital tools to transform Africa’s farming

African governments should enact policies that facilitate adoption of technologies and innovations required to transform small-holder farming, international scientists said on Monday. Athula Ginige, professor of information technology at Western Sydney University, said that a digital revolution holds key to enhanced productivity of African agriculture

Hello Tractor Is Bringing the Sharing Economy to Agriculture

Technology is profoundly and rapidly changing the way food is produced. In Africa, a growing cohort of entrepreneurs is working on transforming agriculture through digitalization. These technological advancements are unfolding to meet the needs of small farmers, for the vast majority of Africa’s farmers are

Côte d’Ivoire: How Drones Are Helping Agriculture

Emmanuel Adou, a palm farmer, observes engineers preparing a drone on his farm in Sikensi, 80 km from Abidjan, the Ivorian economic capital. Emmanuel is one of the growing number of farmers who are turning to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology to boost agricultural production. For him,

Some tax relief for drought-hit farmers

NAMIBIA In light of the severe drought the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday announced that it will exempt farmers who import certain products for the relief of distress of persons in cases of famine or other disaster, from paying tax on the imports. Finance Minister

Impact of interest rate cut positive for Agriculture

South Africa :The recent cut in interest rates, coupled with a reduction in petrol prices and a stronger Rand, while marginal, will go a long way to provide relief to farmers who are currently struggling considering the tough economic environment. Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

The agricultural sector is an engine of job creation in Africa and accounts for about 60% of total employment in the sub-Saharan region, while the share of jobs across the food system is potentially much larger. While expanding land under cultivation has boosted African agricultural

Farmers cultivate 477,642 hectares as nation expects high yields

Other enterprises benefiting from the fund include poultry, fish farming, groundnuts, and soybeans, while tree crops, sesame, tomato, and livestock productions, which are currently on the drawing board, would be implemented soon. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, of Bank of Agriculture, Mr. Kabir Adamu, disclosed this at