In a proof of concept moment, AgLaunch and 42 of its farmer network members, announce they have cashed out an early investment in an irrigation technology startup. “We believe that first, farmers have ...

OSCAR robot from Osiris Agriculture reflects a growing shift toward automation in irrigation and nutrient application.

Irrigation farming under threat Dry-season rice, wheat production Farmers who produced rice, maize, and wheat last year are currently licking their wounds following the loss of millions of naira due ...

In order for plants to survive, they need sun and water. Unfortunately sun will deplete readily available water for plants in arid or semi-arid climates. Water provides nutrients to a plant so it can ...

As artificial intelligence (AI), its infrastructure and footprint expand, researchers and technology companies are exploring ...

Crop irrigation — watering the plants that make our food — is one of the most intensive uses of water in the world. This year, at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, the biggest water conference ...

The dry season is usually a challenging period for farmers. With an average precipitation that is below 60 millimetres and lack of watering holes, farmers face many challenges in planting. But with ...

The extension of Mzenga Irrigation Scheme in Nkhata District from 900 hectares (ha) to 1100ha has given hope to many community members of benefitting from the facility. Rehabilitated under Programme ...

Amid a fuel crisis and frequent load shedding, solar-powered irrigation pumps have emerged as a new source of opportunity ...