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Smart Fleet tech Save your Harvest I Malawi targets agriculture commercialization, irrigation

Stop Wasting Time: Smart Fleet Tech Saves Your Harvest

Farming is the lifeblood of Africa. It's not just a profession—it's a legacy, a way of life passed down through generations. But as the world evolves, so do the challenges. Rising costs, unpredictable weather, and inefficient operations can make farming feel like an uphill battle. What if there was a way to turn these challenges into opportunities?

Malawi targets agriculture commercialization, irrigation
The Malawi government on friday presented an estimated USD400 million (696. 3 billion Malawi Kwacha) agriculture budget which will cater commercialization and irrigation projects at large.
The allocation represents 9 percent of the total budget of about USD 4.6 billion (8.05 trillion Malawi Kwacha) and the sector getting a big portion of lion's share.

A sign of resilience as agriculture GDP posts a strong rebound of 17.2% in Q4 of 2024
As widely expected for an upward adjustment to the country's agriculture GDP, today's update did not disappoint with sector performance lifting 17.2% quarter-on-quarter (q/q) (seasonally adjusted) in Q4 of 2024. This follows two consecutive quarter declines of the revised -19.7% (previously ‑28%) and 3.4% in Q3 and Q2, respectively.

BKT extends its AGRIMAX SPARGO range by adding an SB version: an advanced solution for modern agriculture

Managing vineyards and orchards, which are often characterized by steep terrain and narrow row spacing, require compact and easy-to-handle solutions. To meet the needs of farmers and professionals dealing with such operations oftentimes on steep terrain, muddy surfaces and within limited spaces, BKT has come up with a tire that combines the advantages of radial agricultural tires, namely lower fuel consumption, comfort, and handling with a wider footprint and excellent traction.

Lumpy Skin Disease: A Growing Threat to Africa's Cattle Industry

Lumpy skin disease (LSD), the infectious, eruptive, occasionally fatal disease continues to cause serious economic losses to many pastoral communities and livestock farmers in Africa. In fact, veterinarians who know exactly how big the problem is report that mortality rates, as a result of LSD infection, are as high as 40 per cent or more.

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