Africa

The new sensor, SY-SM1, is designed under norm EN 60079-0, EN 60079-31 and with Directive 2014/34 / EU that guarantees a safe use in explosive atmospheres that occur inside of the silo due to combustible dust occurrences The new membrane sensor is its integration of a regulation column, which allows for sensitivity adjustment. (Image source: […]

CNH Industrial has announced that it has agreed to acquire Raven Industries, a US-based specialist in precision agriculture technology, for US$58 per share The acquisition builds upon a long partnership between the two companies. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The transaction will be funded with available cash on hand from CNH Industrial. Closing is expected to […]

The DSM|Novozymes Feed Enzymes alliance has announced the commercial release of its breakthrough second-generation protease, ProAct 360 ProAct 360 offers improved returns on investment and its value proposition goes beyond the product itself. (Image source: Adobe Stock) ProAct 360 sets a new market standard in protease technology for poultry on three key fronts: feed efficiency, […]

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$1.4mn grant from the global agriculture and food security programme to reduce malnutrition among the southern African nation’s most vulnerable households Some 5,000 people will also benefit indirectly along the commodity value chains. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The mitigating impacts of Covid-19 on the household food security […]

Nanolike has introduced a new digitised silo fill level monitoring solution for the livestock industry Animal feed silos are easier to manage with Nanolike’s digitised fill level monitoring solution. (Image source: Nanolike) The goal is to simplify the inventory and order management processes of pig, poultry and cattle farmers, as well as to optimise the […]

As supermarkets and QSRs (Quick Service Restaurants) are asking poultry processors for high volumes of typical portioned products, Marel has offered help in responding to this high demand by introducing I-Cut 122 TrimSort From a single stream of incoming products, I-Cut 122 TrimSort can cut various high-value boneless products. (Image source: Adobe stock) I-Cut 122 […]

IFC and the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has  launched a new programme that will leverage greater private sector investments to support the food production value chain across Africa and increase access to finance for rural farmers and businesses IFC will bring a combination of private and blended finance solutions as well […]

Agricultural technology manufacturer LEMKEN has introduced the new OptiStone automatic overload protection for its Juwel, Diamant and Titan ploughs The OptiStone overload protection features high-strength radial spherical plain bearings to keep the plough bodies stable as the system deflects. (Image source: LEMKEN) At the heart of the OptiStone is a closed system of highly stable […]

Research from the Roslin Institute has identified genes in chickens that could offer resistance to harmful bacteria commonly found in poultry and could inform ways to limit the risk of associated food poisoning in people Genes highlighted in this study included the Major Histocompatibility Complex. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The study has identified a large […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed a handbook to help countries measure their foodborne disease burden and identify food safety system needs and data gaps so they can strengthen national infrastructure and better protect people’s health There are more than 250 different food hazards that cause various health issues such as acute or long-term […]

AAK has partnered with global confectionery, food, and pet care company Mars, several leading NGOs, and an impact investment fund to create a public-private partnership The companies have committed to purchasing the shea kernels produced within the WISH initiative for its decade-long duration. (Image source: Adobe Stock) This will improve the livelihoods of women working […]

Tetracore has announced the licensing of its Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) RNA diagnostic test kit, VetAlert, approved by the Centre for Veterinary Biology (CVB) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) The Tetracore real-time PCR test was validated for use in epithelial and serum samples. (Image source: Adobe Stock) It is one […]

The World Bank has approved US$150mn grant from the International Development Association (IDA) in support of the first phase of Mozambique’s Sustainable Rural Economy Programme The project will provide support to small agriculture producers and fisheries to increase their productivity and access to markets. (Image source: Adobe stock) To start, this first phase of a […]

Bobcat has announced that it will launch the new generation R-Series telescopic loader range for agriculture, providing a choice of seven models with Stage V engines Bobcat R-Series telescopic loaders offer a premium workspace with a new cab design. (Image source: Bobcat) The new telescopic loaders cover maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.3 tonne […]

Imagindairy’s proprietary technology have recreated nature-identical, animal-free versions of whey and casein proteins that can be used to produce dairy analogs Imagindairy is milking new technology to leave the cow out of the dairy equation. (Image source: Imagindairy) The Israeli start-up, Imagindairy, is milking new technology to leave the cow out of the dairy equation. […]