Case IH hosts training camp in South Africa

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:55:45-04:00

Case IH had conducted a commercial training camp for over 100 salespeople from Africa and the Middle East at Parys in South Africa The practical training session gave the participants an opportunity to get behind the wheel and test drive Case IH tractors and combines. (Image Source: Case IH) The two-week training session was held from 5–14 April and provided extensive first-hand information about the Case IH product range. The training focused on products and sales features specific to the respective [...]

May 18, 2016 ARTICLES Comments OffRead more...

New organic supplement for poultry launched in Kenya

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:56:44-04:00

Animal feed manufacturer MolaPlus Limited have introduced an organic supplement that claims to improve the nutrition of poultry without the use of chemicals The supplement claims to help farmers cut down the cost of poultry feed. (Image Source: MolaPlus Limited) The product, MolaPlus Poultry Microbes, has been developed in the wake of increasing chicken feed costs and diseases that are taking a toll on poultry farming in the country even as the sector struggles to stoke growing competition from Uganda. “With the [...]

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Nigeria to host AGRIKEXPO 2016

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:56:55-04:00

AGRIKEXPO 2016, one of Africa’s largest events for agribusiness development, will be held in Abuja from 26–28 September The 5th edition of AGRIKEXPO will provide a platform for agribusinesses to network. The event will be held at the Abuja International Conference Centre, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal Ministry of Trade and Investments, Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and several other agencies. Nigeria is a choice destination for agribusiness development [...]

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Kenyan farm converts harvest waste into electricity

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:57:08-04:00

Gorge Farm Energy Park in Kenya uses organic waste and sunlight to produce renewable power By displacing oil-fired generation from the grid the plant reduces carbon emissions by 7,000 tonnes a year. Gorge Farm is Africa’s first grid-connected anaerobic digester plant. It was developed by Tropical Power and is operated by independent power producer Biojoule. The 800 ha vegetable farm, also the largest fresh-produce exporter in East Africa, converts its daily 150 tonnes of fresh organic waste into bio-gas using an innovative [...]

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New mid-range tractors launched

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:57:22-04:00

By:Willie Vogt There's a move underway at Massey Ferguson to update and upgrade the tractor line. The company already started its launch of a new global tractor series - with the 4700 - which offers a range of interesting updates. And the introductions continue with the new 5700SL lineup that supercedes the 5600. At first glance the new 5700SL may not look that different than its predecessor, but it does have new global-focused new features that offer competitive performance in this [...]

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5 tech areas to explore during spring planting

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:57:34-04:00

By: Willie Vogt   The rush of spring work is what a lot of farmers really like about the business. The work is hard, but the focus on that fall reward is what drives many. And while it may sound counterintuitive, it’s also a good time to do a tech checkup on your operation. We’re not talking about a replacement checkup where you’re adding new gear — this is more of a health checkup to determine if the tools you’re using [...]

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Plataforma de mapas en línea para el apoyo a la agroindustria en África

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:57:48-04:00

'AGRIinsight', ha puesto en marcha con la colaboración Cambridge, reducirá el costo y riesgo de la inversión en el sector agrícola de África AGRIinsight reúne los datos pertinentes y fiables en una sola plataforma. AGRIinsight Ltd y Arcus Global, ex alumnos de Allia futuro centro de negocios en Cambridge han anunciado una nueva asociación para proporcionar una plataforma de mapas en línea para apoyar la inversión agroindustrial en el mundo en desarrollo. La asociación reúne a los conocimientos y experiencia de ambas [...]

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John Deere lanza S.M.A.R.T. campaña para impulsar la productividad en la agricultura africana

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:58:47-04:00

John Deere ha anunciado la campaña S.M.A.R.T para reunir las iniciativas establecidas de la compañía y los programas destinados a mejorar la productividad y avance en la agricultura africana John Deere ha lanzado previamente una gama de tractores asequibles para los clientes pequeños de África. Este anuncio fue hecho en conjunto con el patrocinio de la empresa de la Cumbre de Negocios Estados Unidos-África, que tuvo lugar en Addis Abeba, Etiopía durante febrero. "John Deere ha introducido previamente una línea completa de [...]

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Online mapping platform to support agribusiness in Africa

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:59:05-04:00

‘AGRIinsight’ platform, launched by Cambridge collaboration, will reduce cost and risk of investing in Africa’s agriculture sector AGRIinsight brings together relevant and reliable data onto one platform. (Image Source: Luigi Guarino/Flickr) AGRIinsight Ltd and Arcus Global, alumni of Allia Future Business Centre in Cambridge have announced a new partnership to provide an online mapping platform to support agribusiness investment in the developing world. The partnership brings together the combined knowledge and experience of both the organisations. Arcus has taken an equity [...]

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El Daño de los Cultivos esta Volviendo Loco el Mercado

Bimini1002016-12-24T14:59:34-04:00

Ha sido unas semanas salvajes para el mercado agrícolas. Las inundaciones en Argentina y la sequía en Brasil han enviado los mercados de futuros de Chicago a París en un manojo de nervios, con los precios del maíz, soja y trigo crecientes en la primera mitad de la semana pasada antes de caer hacia abajo. Mientras que el director general de Louis Dreyfus Co ha dicho que el 2015 se definió por la falta de volatilidad, este año se perfila para ser [...]

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