Technology
Technology is revolutionizing farming in Africa, with advancements like AI, IoT sensors, drones, and precision farming systems helping to improve yields, reduce costs, and optimize resource use.
Farmers: SA not yet ready for autonomous and electric tractors
The world's leading tractor manufacturers showcased autonomous and electric tractors, as well as robots that tow sprayers, at the recent Agritechnica agricultural machinery show...
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SA’s new generation of farmers: How training, technology and smart markets are driving real profits
South Africa’s farming scene is changing, thanks to a new group of young farmers. They are not just farming to...
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From your farm to 50 countries – how Nile online platform is transforming agriculture across Southern Africa
The local agri-tech startup Nile took its first steps a few years ago to disrupt the agricultural value chain by...
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FarmDroid robot offers hands-free planting and weeding
A Danish self-driving, solar-powered robot can plant seeds and mechanically or chemically control weeds, all very precisely and fully automated.
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Empowering farmers through agricultural innovation
Corteva Agriscience, in partnership with CNBC Africa, recently hosted a panel discussion in Johannesburg that brought together influential stakeholders from...
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Machinery sales point to strong 2025/26 planting season
Tractor sales of 857 units in October this year were almost 12% higher than the 765 units sold in October...
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John Deere’s new tech aimed at greater autonomy
John Deere is blending traditional farm machinery with digital technology to develop autonomous tractors and cleaner power systems.
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WATCH | Claas tractor named Tractor of the Year 2026
Journalists from 26 European countries have named the Claas Axion 9.450 Terra Trac as the 2026 Tractor of the Year...
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AgriSA launches real-time locust tracking platform
The movement of locust swarms in South Africa can now be tracked and monitored in real time, thanks to AgriSA’s...
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New portable anti-predator kraal tested on five farms
A prototype of a portable kraal is being tested on five farms in the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Limpopo...
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Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.