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The organisation arranges for livestock owners customised vaccination.

Cattle

With a focus on improving agricultural knowledge, including livestock management and generating practical farming information in Nigeria, Green Livestock Africa Limited has announced expansion of its farmer-development and community support programmes

Farmer education remains core to the Rivers State-based livestock organisation by Eromosele Edward Ozah, offering training and free agricultural resources in livestock farming. “Access to practical knowledge helps farmers make better decisions, reduce avoidable losses and improve the productivity of their farms,” the organisation stated.

The areas in which training are offered by Green Livestock Africa include livestock breeding, nutrition, disease prevention and farm management. Its learning resources can also be availed virtually and free of costs.

The organisation’s first documented training cohort consisted of 93 farmers. Impact records show that the group completed training covering breeding, nutrition, disease prevention and farm management. It links training with practical agricultural resources, veterinary support, livestock genetics and health management.

Under its Herd Health Card provision, the organisation arranges for livestock owners customised vaccination and health schedules based on the species and age of their animals. The system covers goats, sheep, cattle and poultry. It shares information on improved livestock genetics and artificial insemination. Its goat breeding programme uses genetics from breeds including Kalahari, Boer and Sahel goats, with breeding details recorded as part of each animal’s records.

The organisation’s community-focused activities are designed to reach beyond farmers and generate youth interest in agriculture.

 

 

Retech provides integrated automated layer farming systems.

Poultry

Poultry farm modernisation solution provider for Nigerian farmers, Retech Farming, can convert traditional layer houses into modern automated systems

The company provides integrated automated layer farming systems. Higher-density housing, automated equipment and controlled production environments replace open-style Type A simple cages with a limited capacity for 5,000 chickens. 

While this works for small-scale startups requiring low initial investment and technical requirements for quick construction, this conventional method relies on natural ventilation, manual feeding and egg collection. It comes with stocking density and space limitations, even when labour costs remain high. There's no way of contolling temperature stability and humidity, making egg production uncertain and prone to diseases.

Retech Farming offers:

- Traditional chicken house assessment

- Chicken house design upgrade

- Steel structure construction

- H-type layer hen cage system

- Automatic feeding, watering, manure removal and egg collection system

- Environmental control system

- Installation and commissioning

These services support the transition from traditional poultry houses to integrated automated layer farming systems.

From 5,000 traditional open A-type cages to 50,000 chickens in a single building increases breeding scale by 10 times. The closed H-type multi-tier fully automatic layer cages maximise land utilisation through cascading design. This dramatically boosts egg production per unit area while reducing unit egg production costs.

Retech’s closed steel structure chicken coop, combined with an automatic environmental control system, can isolate wild birds and mosquitoes, reduce the risk of disease invasion such as avian influenza, and provide more precise temperature and humidity control.

This approach can help stabilise the egg production rate and extend the peak egg production period. 

Retech aims to revolutionise Nigeria’s egg-laying hen industry by ensuring eggshell cleanliness, size uniformity, and uninteruppted supply. Its real-world farm upgrade project will help core consumer markets like Lagos and Abuja meet increasingly stringent sourcing standards.

Zoomlion's participation is part of a broader Hunan business delegation.

Machinery & Equipment

Hunan-based heavy equipment manufacturer, Zoomlion, exhibited six machines at the 61st Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM) in Mozambique

The Chinese agricultural machinery manufacturer aims to widen reach in the southern African country by technically equipping Mozambican farmers through local partnerships.

Jacinto Almeida, the company's Mozambican representative who was present at the exhibition venue said that they mainly represent agricultural machinery. "The idea, in the end, is to bring technology to Mozambique at a competitive price, a price that small producers, communities and large producers can afford," he said. 

Almeida said the company's ambition extends beyond equipment sales to supporting broader agricultural mechanisation in Mozambique.

"We are here representing Zoomlion, but with the final intention of bringing the business to Mozambique and bringing technology to agriculture in Mozambique," he said, while speaking of the company's ambitions to collaborate with local farmers, offering broad ranged agricultural solutions.

Zoomlion's participation is part of a broader Hunan business delegation organised by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Hunan Sub-council, bringing about 13 companies to FACIM for the first time.

Amy Zheng, representing CCPIT Hunan, said the participating companies cover sectors including agriculture, medicine and construction, with many showing strong interest in the Mozambican market.

The participation, she added, provides an opportunity to deepen economic and trade ties between China and Mozambique.

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Biome Makers announces commitment to soil health with Mission Soil Manifesto endorsement

Biome Makers, a leading agtech company in soil health analysis and microbiome technology, announced its commitment to safeguarding and revitalising soil health through concrete actions

On 20 April 2023, the company became a signatory of the Mission Soil Manifesto, underscoring its dedication to promoting sustainable soil management practices. 

The Mission Soil Deal for Europe, spearheaded by an alliance of regional and local policy-makers, stakeholders, and citizens, aims to establish a thriving community that prioritises the preservation of soil health. By endorsing the Mission Soil Manifesto, Biome Makers aligns with organisations recognising the urgent need for soil protection. Through this commitment, Biome Makers engages in knowledge-sharing activities and events, facilitating the exchange of best practices with like-minded organisations dedicated to preserving soil health.

Biome Makers actively supports soil health restoration through its ongoing global initiative, Fields4Ever. Dedicated to conserving and monitoring soil health, Fields4Ever currently backs 218 soil health restoration projects in 45 countries. With its BeCrop technology, utilised by more than 2,000 customers worldwide, Biome Makers empowers stakeholders with functional soil assessment tools, education, and training. 

"We are thrilled to be part of the Mission Soil community and to endorse the principles outlined in the Manifesto," stated Alberto Acedo, cofounder and chief scientific officer at Biome Makers. "Soil health is fundamental to the sustainability of our planet, and as leaders in soil analysis and microbiome technology, we are committed to driving positive change. By joining forces with other signatories, we can collectively foster innovative solutions and ensure a prosperous future for our soils." 

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Visitors can check out the latest developments in robotics. (Image source: EuroTier)

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Prominent livestock platform, DLG Spotlights at EuroTier 2026 in Hanover, Germany, will shed light on innovations and future-focused developments across the livestock sector

From 10 to 13 November, visitors can check out the latest developments in robotics, emission reduction and forage production. Selected breeding animals will be exhibited live for the 'TopTierTreff' (Top Genetics). Such live demonstrations and curated special exhibitions will unlock futuristic ideas for innovative technologies, processes and concepts designed to make livestock farming more efficient, sustainable and animal-friendly.

A robust technical programme will include lectures, panel discussions and networking formats covering all key areas of livestock production and related energy sectors.

Manufacturers of advanced milking technology will showcase automation in modern dairy farming with the latest robotic solutions for automated milking systems or share visionary barn construction blueprints at the Barn Robot Event. Conventional milking parlors are gradually becoming a thing of the past replaced by conversion concepts based on robotic systems. Milking large dairy herds are no more a labour-intensive job with the support of advanced technologies. While future-oriented, these concepts will be grounded in their easy facilitation in real life situations.

For Emission Reduction, visitors can expect live demonstrations of seamless integration of livestock farming and climate protection. With expert stages for pigs and poultry lying adjacent to the emission reduction pavilion, visitors can expect insights on sustainable practices especially in these two areas.

The Top Genetics display will unite breeders from home and abroad, with breeding companies talking about strategies, fostering knowledge-sharing, particularly in dairy and beef cattle breeding. The event organisers have arranged for a large panoramic video screen this year so that the animals exhibited on stand reach far and wide. 

Spotlight on 'Forage Production' will promote smart farming technologies that can revolutionise the quality of maize silage, grass silage and hay throughout the entire production chain, from harvesting to ensiling and storage. This offering will be complemented by the new “Forage Days”, taking place on 12 and 13 November. During these special theme days, the DLG Expert Stage Cattle, as part of the Forage Production Spotlight, will focus on the production of high-quality forage and its targeted use in ruminant nutrition.

The 'Innovation Boulevard' that will be a new addition this year, will feature products recognised with the Innovation Award, alongside other notable innovations in animal farming, feed, management and technology. Visitors will gain a concise overview of the latest developments and then have the opportunity to meet the product developers directly at their exhibition stands for more in-depth discussions. 

The Kigali Convention Centre will host VIV Africa 2026. (Image source: VNU Exhibition)

Biosecurity practices can boost overall performance even at a low cost for pig producers. (Image source: DLG)

Livestock

The organisation arranges for livestock owners customised vaccination.

Cattle

With a focus on improving agricultural knowledge, including livestock management and generating practical farming information in Nigeria, Green Livestock Africa Limited has announced expansion of its farmer-development and community support programmes

Farmer education remains core to the Rivers State-based livestock organisation by Eromosele Edward Ozah, offering training and free agricultural resources in livestock farming. “Access to practical knowledge helps farmers make better decisions, reduce avoidable losses and improve the productivity of their farms,” the organisation stated.

The areas in which training are offered by Green Livestock Africa include livestock breeding, nutrition, disease prevention and farm management. Its learning resources can also be availed virtually and free of costs.

The organisation’s first documented training cohort consisted of 93 farmers. Impact records show that the group completed training covering breeding, nutrition, disease prevention and farm management. It links training with practical agricultural resources, veterinary support, livestock genetics and health management.

Under its Herd Health Card provision, the organisation arranges for livestock owners customised vaccination and health schedules based on the species and age of their animals. The system covers goats, sheep, cattle and poultry. It shares information on improved livestock genetics and artificial insemination. Its goat breeding programme uses genetics from breeds including Kalahari, Boer and Sahel goats, with breeding details recorded as part of each animal’s records.

The organisation’s community-focused activities are designed to reach beyond farmers and generate youth interest in agriculture.

 

 

BAITS3 deliver comparatively nuanced animal registration and traceability.

Africa is willing to coordinate policy and trade across borders.

Crops

The delegation examined intelligent seedling equipment.

Agriculture

As part of China-Africa cooperation programme, more than 10 experts and scholars from South Africa visited Jinhua in East China's Zhejiang province to explore the city's development and achievements, with their itinerary also comprising Wuzhou Ancient City and the China-Africa (Jinhua) Agricultural Science and Innovation Park

The delegation examined intelligent seedling equipment and took a tour of the China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Exchange Center. They got to see firsthand Jinhua's agricultural innovation capabilities.

At the China-Africa (Jinhua) Agricultural Science and Innovation Park in Changshan township, Wucheng district, the delegation sampled specialty agricultural products such as lotus seeds and sweet potatoes cultivated by the Jinhua Academy of Agricultural Sciences. These were meant for consumption like fruits, and were highly appreciated. China-Africa agricultural cooperation were explored through insightful exchanges on modern agricultural technologies.

This visit is part of the lead-up to the 2026 China-South Africa Seminar on Human Rights in Hangzhou. Before the seminar, participants have conducted field visits in Jinhua and Hangzhou to deepen their understanding of local advancements and collaborative efforts in agriculture.

Agroecology can be the solution to food security.

Ecovado's plant will be driven by the Alfa Laval processing line.

Technology

The plant in Congo assembles models of 75 and 130 horsepower.

Machinery & Equipment

YTO’s agricultural equipment assembly plant in the Republic of the Congo has released the first batch of locally assembled YTO tractors, ready for delivery to local customers

President Denis Sassou Nguesso endorsed the tractors following machinery inspection and test driving. This political visibility gave YTO an edge over usual launches, boosting its singinficance in the local agricultural mechanisation market, which is heavily interlinked with national food production and rural development programmes. 

The plant in Congo assembles models of 75 and 130 horsepower.

YTO has an already established presence in Ivory Coast since 1992. In a bold move to solidify hold over the broader African agricultural market, the Chinese company has for the first time locally assembled the models in its Congo plant. 

Unlike conventionally finished machine exports, the strong foundation of local parts inventories improves after-sales services. It reduces transportation costs while hastening supply and logistics for the manufacturers, giving them fast access to government and agricultural projects. 

This move addresses the need for easy access to parts availability and service response in the agricultural machinery sector, which often operates in isolation from established dealer networks. YTO capitalises this untapped space, offering critical support to long-term equipment utilisation.

It is also good exposure in technician training for the local workforce, which is part of YTO’s wider strategy of advancing localisation in overseas markets, diversifying shipment sources beyond China. 

The training is part of Federal Government’s wider mechanisation programme.

Zoomlion's participation is part of a broader Hunan business delegation.

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