The Private Agricultural Sector Support Trust (PASS Trust) will spend nearly US$46mn in Tanzania in order to restore irrigation schemes that have been inactive for many years
Technology
AGCO releases auto-guide for African farmers
AGCO has announced the release of Auto-Guide 3000, a new integrated assisted steering solution, which aims to improve the efficiency of farming methods and maximise profits for African farmers
South Africa experiencing growing demand for tractors
Precision farming methods are becoming more popular, which has led to an increase in demand for tractors in South Africa, according to Hennie Hattingh, sales manager for agricultural tyres in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa for Trelleborg
Master Farm Services introduce 2013 range of Master Driers
The 2013 range of Master Driers, which incorporate a range of new features, have been unveiled by Master Farm Services
OPIC loans US$250 million to Nigerian fertiliser plant
A Nigerian nitrogen fertiliser plant is set to receive a US$250mn loan from OPIC to boost agriculture, infrastructure, energy and financial services in the country