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FieldOps New Holland. (Image source: CNH)

At this year's Agrishow 2024, New Holland is presenting FieldOps, a versatile and easy-to-use farm management web and mobile platform available for operators worldwide

The platform brings real-time monitoring, remote display viewing and intuitive user interface together into one comprehensive package to enhance how farming operations manage their data overall. New Holland FieldOps is designed to simplify a customer’s entire workflow from the moment they connect to their machines all the way through to post-season analysis. Its all-new interface streamlines workflows, simplifies farm management, and makes data accessible from anywhere.

Instead of using multiple apps to manage their mixed fleet, customers will be able to view and monitor all their machines in one place, centralizing tools like New Holland PLM Connect into one platform. This gives customers easier access to their field and farm data and provides any connected operator the ability to manage their machines from anywhere at any time, via FieldOps’ mobile or web platform.

FieldOps’ key features include real-time machine monitoring—including precise location and duty status—,remote view of in-cab displays for improved operator support, visualisation of agronomic data layers for a specific field over the course of the season and machine health and activity monitoring to quickly spot priority issues.

Bolstering the capabilities of FieldOps is the new collaboration with satellite communications leader, Intelsat, which aims to solve a large customer challenge by providing industrial-grade connectivity that is built for farming. 

The New Holland FieldOps app is currently in its final stages of development and testing, with a full release expected later this year.

For more information, visit: https://www.newholland.com/splash

World Food Forum 2024 launch event. (Image source: FAO)

During an event organised at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, details surrounding the World Food Forum (WFF) 2024 including this year’s theme: ‘Good food for all, for today and tomorrow’ were unveiled

The event, which is scheduled to be held from 14-18 October, will include sessions dedicated to global youth action, science and innovation and hand-in-hand investment. In addition, WFF 2024 will spotlight the Mid-term Forum of the UN Decade of Family Farming, weaved into youth-led, technical and policy spaces, to celebrate family farming as the backbone of diverse, innovative, and dynamic agrifood systems.

Speaking at the event, Chief Economist and Chair of the FAO Youth Committee, Máximo Torero said, “All events and forums will be completely integrated, turning the week into a truly dynamic and global platform to transform the future of our agrifood systems,” adding, “This will allow us to leverage the power of intergenerational collaboration, partnerships and creativity across policies, science, innovation, education and cultural investments.”

The flagship event will coincide with the annual World Food Day celebration on 16 October, which also marks FAO’s anniversary. 2024 launches the countdown to FAO’s 80th anniversary in 2025.

For more information, visit: https://www.world-food-forum.org/ 

The conference aims to explore the popularity of solar agrivoltaics in Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Solar Agrivoltaics conference will take place from 20-21 June 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa

The conference aims to explore the popularity of solar agrivoltaics in Africa, while also highlighting the benefits of implementing this technology and opening a platform for industry peers. Exhibitors include irrigation equipment manufacturers, solar manufacturers, fertiliser suppliers and manufacturers, livestock equipment suppliers, agri firms, lighting manufacturers and banks and insurance companies. 

Attendees will get an opportunity to meet government officials involved in agriculture, grower associations, development agencies, seed and fertiliser companies, and stakeholders from the poultry, livestock and wine industry. 

Early bird bookings are now open. Get instant discount after registration. For more details and to register, visit: www.mogorosicomms.co.za 

MAA 2024 will be taking place from 25-26 June at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. (Image source: MAA)

Market Access Africa (MAA) is back and better than ever, bringing together key stakeholders from the food and agriculture value chain to explore opportunities for market access and growth

With a focus on attaining and improving access to markets, MAA offers a unique platform for industry experts, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to exchange insights, forge partnerships, and drive innovation in agribusiness. The event will be taking place from 25-26 June at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. 

Agribusiness experts have been invited to share their knowledge and expertise at MAA 2024 on the following case studies:

1. Exploring innovative approaches to connecting farmers and vendors to local and international markets, sharing success stories, challenges and best practices.

2. Delving into the importance of traceability and forecasting in the agrifood value chain, highlighting global and local initiatives, technologies and strategies.

3. Analysing the impact of fluctuating agricultural export revenue on African economies, examining currency swap deals, credit-wrapped transaction structures and lessons learned.

Attendees interested to speak at MAA 2024 are advised to submit their proposal by 30 April 2024.

For more information, visit: https://access-africa.com