Tariffs, tensions and tough choices I CNH's latest AI sprayer precision tech goes beyond the boom I How biometrics and video surveillance are transforming agriculture

Tariffs, tensions and tough choices I CNH's latest AI sprayer precision tech goes beyond the boom I How biometrics and video surveillance are transforming agriculture

Web version    Forward     Tariffs, tensions and tough choices: How Ag OEMs can win       With trade protectionism on the rise, doing business across borders just got a lot more complicated. With so many variables at play simultaneously, Game Theory helps provide agriculture OEMs with the strategic options to thrive, says abcg™'s Alan Berger and Maria Metz and  Arbalète's John Jullens and Marc Robinson . Read more

CNH's latest AI sprayer precision tech goes beyond the boom Machine learning and camera sensing technology are proving how powerfully AI supports agriculture by boosting efficiency, reducing input costs, and helping farmers grow more sustainably. An innovation from CNH uniting real time crop analysis and automated spraying now comes built-in for its Case IH, New Holland and Miller brands' sprayer portfolio. Read more

South Africa Urged to Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Rising Disease Threats The importance of biosecurity in safeguarding South Africa's agricultural future took center stage at the National Biosecurity Summit 2025, held at the University of Pretoria today. Speaking at the event, Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa ( Agbiz), called for urgent, focused action to reinforce the country's biosecurity systems as threats to animal and plant health grow more severe. Read more

Perennial perfection: pruning secrets for lasting garden beauty South Africa's GDP remained lethargic with an expansion of 0.1% q/q seasonally adjusted (not annualised) but still mildly above market expectations of a contraction. However, agriculture continues to be on the mend following the drought-induced contraction of 8.7% year-on-year (y/y) in 2024. Read more

How biometrics and video surveillance are transforming agriculture With around 32,000 commercial farms in South Africa, agriculture is a cornerstone of the economy. Yet this business isn't for the timid, with farmers facing crime and security threats as diverse as livestock and produce theft, shrinkage of removable items and expensive commodities like fuel, illegal grazing and trespassing. Read more

Program seeks to digitise livestock movement corridors in Ethiopia and Kenya to help improve services for pastoralistsThe Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) program is seeking to digitise livestock movement corridors in Ethiopia and Kenya in a bid to pave the way for more innovative pastoral policies and help ensure pastoralists get services they need, where and when they need them. Read more

Smart Irrigation: How Automation Is Revolutionizing Water Use in AgricultureEfficient water use is now a critical concern in agriculture due to increasing water scarcity and climate variability. Where previously farmers relied on intuition and fixed schedules for crop irrigation, automation powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in a new era of precision farming—optimizing water usage, improving yields, lowering costs, and enhancing sustainability. Read more

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