Innovation & Technology
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GEA opens new software lab to strengthen its AI capabilities in dairy farming
he new lab will create an additional 20 jobs in Research & Development (R&D), and will focus on GEA’s AI livestock solution, CattleEye and related digital products of GEA for farms.
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Avio Smart Market Stack Limited expands farm partnerships to grow rural agri-tech services in India
The company plans to reach millions of farmers through new climate, finance, and digital farm support programs.
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Fresh Del Monte expands Kenya operations with new freezing plant and solar project
The fruit group adds a quick freezing unit and solar system in Kenya while reporting stronger sales and cash flow for 2025.
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Nigeria commits US$29.62M to Kaduna ginger processing hub
The Federal Government and Kaduna State will jointly fund a US$29.62 million ginger production and processing hub in Kachia.
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Egypt speeds up canal digitisation and modern irrigation reforms
Ministers push joint action to improve water use and raise farm output across the Nile Valley and Delta.
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Syngenta launches first hybrid wheat in France
Europe’s first scalable hybrid wheat aims to improve yields and crop resilience.
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Westfalia Fruit pushes zero waste goal through Whole Tree approach
Company strengthens zero waste focus while expanding structured avocado model in Colombia
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BCG, Precision Development call for stronger delivery units to scale digital farming in Africa
New report says dedicated government teams can help turn digital agriculture plans into real gains for smallholder farmers.
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Togo updates crop databases to strengthen five key value chains
Togo begins a nationwide process to register and organize actors in pineapple, mango, corn, soybean and cassava as part of wider farm sector reforms.
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Senegal launches AgriConnect Pact to boost food security and farm jobs
The government says the plan aims to raise national food security above 90 percent by 2029 and create 800,000 formal jobs in agriculture.