The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-01-04
John Deere unveils fully autonomous 8R tractor
“The autonomous 8R tractor is doing something that was once thought impossible,” says Julian Sanchez, director, emerging technology for John Deere. Read more
technology news,news
2022-01-04
Bobcat introduces all-electric compact track loader
At the heart of the T7X is a 62-KW lithium-ion battery, which can handle up to four hours of continuous operation, depending on the task. Read more
machinery news,news
2021-12-30
2021: Another roller coaster year for the livestock industry
Unpredictable markets, skyrocketing feed costs, and concerning policy changes dominate the year. Read more
2021-12-29
For ag tech, 2021 was a year of acquisitions, mergers, and growing collaborations
“In my mind, the most monumental thing that happened this year was start-up Bushel buying GrainBridge, a start-up created by Cargill and ADM,” says Aaron Magenheim, founder of Ag Tech Insight. Read more
technology news,news
2021-12-23
Solutions sought in climate-smart agriculture
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is looking for seed stage start-ups to pitch at its pre-summit Pitch Day on March 21, 2022. Read more
technology news,news
2021-12-17
Berlin Packaging expands European footprint with acquisition of wine bottle company Gerfran | Food Business Africa Magazine
FRANCE – US-based supplier of packaging solutions Berlin Packaging is continuing its European expansion with the acquisition of French glass packaging compa ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-12-16
Lesaffre promotes Brice-Audren Riché to Group chief executive officer | Food Business Africa Magazine
FRANCE – Lessaffre, a leading French fermentation specialist, has appointed Brice-Audren Riché as chief executive officer to spearhead the Group’s overall d ... Read more
people news supplier news & innovations
2021-12-15
Deere acquires AgriSync
This acquisition marks the second by Deere in a month. Read more
technology news,news
2021-12-10
SA paper packaging giant Corruseal Group seeks to acquire industry peer Neopak | Food Business Africa Magazine
SOUTH AFRICA - Ethos Private Equity through its Ethos Fund VI, has agreed to offload its 100% stake in South Africa based paper and packaging business, Neop ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-12-08
Bayer, Bushel, and Amazon Web Services launch digital carbon footprint measurement solution
Project Carbonview will enable U.S. ethanol producers to report, analyze, and better assess their end-to-end supply chain carbon footprint. Read more
technology news,news
2021-12-08
Florida Food Products eyes greater share of US food ingredient market with acquisition of Comax | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - Florida Food Products has acquired the majority stake in Comax Manufacturing Corp. In an effort to expand its share of the US food ingredient market. ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-12-07
Symrise acquires Giraffe Foods to bolster its taste solutions portfolio | Food Business Africa Magazine
CANADA – German multinational food ingredients supplier Symrise has signed an agreement to acquire Canadian food ingredients suppler Giraffe Foods. Symrise ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations