Jefferson Tools’ extensive range of professional tools and equipment were presented to visitors at Stand 18.436. (Image source: Jefferson Tools)

Leading supplier of tools and equipments, Jefferson Tools has participated in LAMMA 2025 from 15-16 January 2025 which took place at the NEC in Birmingham

Jefferson Tools will showcase its largest-ever stand, spanning 11 m by 10.5 m, reflecting the company’s focus on delivering tailored solutions for the agricultural industry. With over 20 years of experience, Jefferson Tools has built a reputation for providing quality, reliable, and cost-effective tools tailored to the needs of farmers and agricultural professionals.  

Renowned for durability and value, Jefferson Tools’ extensive range of professional tools and equipment were presented to visitors at Stand 18.436. These tools were designed to meet the demands of the agricultural industry, from fieldwork to workshop maintenance and featured live demonstrations, exclusive show offers, and opportunities to engage with product experts. 

“LAMMA 2025 is a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with the agricultural community and demonstrate the quality and reliability of our products,” said Darren Binns, national sales manager at Jefferson Tools. “This year, with our biggest-ever stand, we’re raising the bar to ensure our customers and partners can experience the full breadth of what Jefferson Tools has to offer."

IFTEX 2025 will offer a diverse range of exhibits and activities. (Image source: )

The International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2025 is scheduled to take place from 3-5 June at the Visa Oshwal Centre in Nairobi, Kenya

This premier trade exhibition for flowers and plants in Africa attracts growers, buyers and industry professionals from more than 75 countries and is a vibrant hub for networking, trade, and innovation in the global flower industry. IFTEX 2025 will offer a diverse range of exhibits and activities including show gardens, latest innovations in technology and equipment, floristry highlights, networking opportunities and the Great Pavilion where attendees can discover a vast array of flowers, including rare varieties and new releases. 

The show will begin with an opening ceremony followed by an official party and sustainability conference that will allow attendees to network with industry professionals and attend discussions on sustainable practices in the flower industry. 

For maps, event schedules, and real-time updates, the IFTEX App will come handy. 

By scaling investments, ATLAS aims to unlock the sector’s potential to achieve global development goals. (Image source: ATLAS)

Despite being one of the most important sectors in Africa, agriculture receives less than 3% of global development funding, which is why this year's World Economic Forum's Agricultural Transitions Lab for African Solutions (ATLAS) launched the 2x30 Challenge to boost investments in Africa's agri-food systems by 2030

The 2×30 Challenge is a bold initiative to galvanise global funders and policymakers to respond to the pressing need to close the annual funding gap, which amounts to US$200bn. By scaling investments, ATLAS aims to unlock the sector’s potential to achieve global development goals by driving transformative progress in poverty reduction, food insecurity, health and education inequalities, while driving economic growth, social progress and climate resilience. Investments will be tracked through a yearly Investment Barometer, that will consolidate public, private and development funding across the continent.

“If improving African agriculture seems to be a magic wand to make progress on several key sustainable development goals, that’s because it is," said Justin Vaïsse, DG, Paris Peace Forum. "The 2×30 Challenge represents both an opportunity and a necessity to foster global resilience and equitable growth."  

President of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Hicham El Habti also emphasised that the challenge reflected their commitment to empowering communities and driving meaningful change across the continent. 

The company's egg flow control systems offer a comprehensive and groundbreaking approach to smart egg collection. (Image source: Hotraco Agri)

Global leader in innovation farm automation, Hotraco Agri recently announced its participation in the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) scheduled to take place from 28-30 January in Atlanta, Georgia

Hotraco Agri will present three next-generation products and systems developed to optimise every aspect of farm management, setting new industry standards in egg flow control. These groundbreaking solutions are designed to boost efficiency and profit, enhance animal welfare, and simplify operations.  

The company's egg flow control systems offer a comprehensive and groundbreaking approach to smart egg collection, setting new standards for optimising processes at both barn and farm levels. At the barn level, the new Antares Egg controller ensures smooth egg flow by synchronising belt speeds, reducing shell damage, and minimising labour requirements. Equipped with a user-friendly 7-inch touchscreen, it provides real-time insights into egg production with 99.5% accuracy, making it easy to monitor and adjust operations as needed. 

For organisations with multiple barns, the Fortica MAX - centralised egg collection (CEC) solution elevates egg flow management by coordinating outputs across barns. This system adjusts for production fluctuations, ensuring a consistent flow to centralised processing points. The result is reduced downtime, less egg breakage, and more efficient packing and grading. Both integrate seamlessly into new or existing farm setups and operations and offers specialised solutions for barn and farm-level egg flow control. 

Attendees can feel free to meet experts available at Booth B18042 to provide demonstrations and discuss tailored solutions for farming operations.