Savannah Agro-tech machinery expo

Savannah Agro-Tech and Machinery Expo is a 3 day event being held from 4th to 6th May 2018 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. This event showcases products like Breeders, Packaging Experts, Plant And Animal Inspectorate Service Providers, Seed Companies, Financial Institutions,Farmers,Agricultural Machinery, Agro ecology, Biotechnology, Fertilizers & Chemicals, Floriculture, Fork... Continue Reading →

Transforming farming in Rwanda

A new application designed to provide farmers with timely information on climate change, crops, livestock and diseases affecting them for informed decision making has been tested for effectiveness. By  Emmanuel Ntirenganya A farmer using the applications during the testing event in Rulindo District, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (Photos by Emmanuel Ntirenganya) A collection of applications... Continue Reading →

FARMERS IN ZAMBIA TO GET FINANCING FOR AGCO MACHINERY

Zambian farmers will now be able to purchase farm machinery in a finance partnership with AGCO, a leading worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment. AGCO’s partnership was launched at AgriTech, Zambia’s outdoor agriculture expo. The new partnership between AGCO, its national distributor BHBW Zambia Limited and the Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) will provide retail financial solutions for... Continue Reading →

AGRIBUSINESS GROWING MILLIONS

Kanyangi village, on the slopes of Chyullu Hills National Park in Makueni County, was initially known for frequent human-wildlife conflicts. But a lot of good things are now happening in the village as residents take up poultry farming. Jacinta Muli, a mother of three, is one of those keeping chicken in the village and selling... Continue Reading →

THE GOOD AND BAD OF FARMING GROUPS

As a smallholder farmer, going about your regular farm activities like purchasing inputs, planting and marketing all by yourself might present a lot of freedom but over time it turns out laborious and less profitable. Dynamics that include failure to get reliable market is among challenges that lone-ranging smallholder farmers face. However, when tens of... Continue Reading →

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