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The Ugandan agricultural sector is experiencing a paradox. On one hand, financial technology firms are pouring investments into the sector, promising easier access to credit and higher production levels. On the other, traditional financial institutio

The agriculture sector stands at a crossroads, tasked with sustaining food production while conserving resources and confronting climate challenges. This necessity is driving the transformation of modern farming through agriculture analytics, which l

Phule Bakers, a unique bakehouse nestled within the College of Agriculture Pune (CoAP) campus, has been making waves in the city’s culinary scene. Established in May 2023, this unusual venture has not only been satisfying the taste buds of Punekars b

Deanna Kovar’s journey from an 800-acre farm playground to the presidency of John Deere’s worldwide agriculture and turf division is a testament to the evolving landscape of agriculture and the role of women within it. Growing up on a third-generatio

The U.S. AgTech sector is facing a challenging investment climate, with macroeconomic headwinds, weak commodity prices, and a sluggish agricultural cycle weighing on funding and valuations. This trend is reflected in the latest PitchBook data, which

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has initiated the July cattle survey, mailing questionnaires to approximately 18,000 cattle operations across the country. This survey marks the reinstatement of a k

Manure is one of the most valuable resources on a farm, providing essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that crops need to thrive. However, the nutrient content in manure can vary significantly depending on storage and mixing,

Four young agricultural technology innovators have been crowned winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition, following a three-day event filled with presentations, open dialogue, and innovative ideas in Kampala, Uganda. The event, developed and hos

The recent blackout that affected Spain and Portugal has sparked a debate about the role of renewable energy in power grids. While some initially pointed fingers at wind and solar power, official investigations have revealed that the outages were pri

Heifer International has called on governments, private sector stakeholders, investors, and development partners to transition from symbolic gestures to concrete investments in Africa’s agricultural sector, with a focus on youth-led agri-tech innovat