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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, with a special push to attract engineers and innovators in Senegal.

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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Zambia to apply.

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Coherent Market Insights says the global agricultural pheromone market will rise from $5.54 billion in 2026 to $11.53 billion by 2033, powered by a 13% compound annual growth rate.

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iPlan Global and Levridge have formed a partnership that makes iPlan a service provider for Levridge products, aiming to modernize agribusiness operations across South Africa and the wider African market.

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Pocfarmer has committed $2 million to establish a charity foundation focused on children’s education, community development and local jobs across underserved regions in Africa.

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The farm biosecurity products market is projected to grow from $11.38 billion in 2025 to $17.79 billion by 2030 as livestock disease pressure, farm hygiene rules and preventive technologies drive demand.

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A new Malabo Montpellier Panel report argues that Africa’s agrifood systems can absorb a fast-growing youth labor force if governments pair productivity gains with skills, infrastructure and better job quality.

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Chery Auto has officially opened its Rosslyn Plant in Pretoria, marking its shift from importer to local manufacturer in South Africa.

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Pocfarmer has opened its first local representation in Bangui, marking the company’s latest step in a six-year expansion plan for the Central African Republic and broader Africa.

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Côte d’Ivoire has won approval for a $50 million climate-finance package to help rice, cassava and yam farmers in central regions adapt to climate change.

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Africa PPP 2026 will return to Nairobi in November with a push to turn infrastructure plans into financeable projects and delivery partnerships.

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The agricultural robot market is projected to rise from $21.23 billion in 2025 to $25.85 billion in 2026, with growth accelerating to $57.18 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.

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The global farm management software market is projected to grow from $3.53 billion in 2025 to $6.06 billion by 2030 as farms adopt more digital tools, AI analytics and automation.

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The agriculture sensor market is expanding as farmers adopt smart farming tools for real-time monitoring, irrigation control and yield improvement.

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Global spending on precision agriculture technologies is projected to jump from $6.46 billion in 2020 to $23.06 billion by 2030, driven by food demand, labor shortages, climate pressure and government support for digital farming.

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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.

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Prajakta Koli has become the ambassador for Heifer International’s campaign spotlighting women farmers as the UN marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

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Yucheng Dadi Machinery Co., Ltd. is positioning its disc harrows and disc ploughs for growing demand in global agriculture as farms modernize and seek more efficient soil preparation tools.

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The market for satellite data services in agriculture is projected to nearly double from $6 billion in 2025 to $11.8 billion by 2030 as farms adopt precision agriculture, climate-resilience tools and AI-driven analytics.

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The smart agriculture market is projected to rise from $18.75 billion in 2025 to $20.82 billion in 2026, then reach $31.9 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.