Crop production
AMAZONE EasyMatch brings intelligent fertiliser recognition to mySpreader
Choosing the correct fertiliser settings can be time consuming, particularly when the product name or exact fertiliser type is unknown. AMAZONE is making this process simpler with EasyMatch, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based recognition system that is designed to identify fertiliser directly from a photograph. Demonstrated at Agritechnica 2025[...]
Living soil results in healthy crops
True agricultural yield is built from the ground up. For decades, modern farming practices have treated soil as an inert medium; a physical anchor to be flooded with synthetic chemical fertilisers. However, feeding the plant while neglecting the subterranean ecosystem eventually degrades soil structure, leading to hardpan conditions, poor[...]
Farming with flowers: Why Kenya’s flower industry continues to bloom
When you receive a beautiful bouquet, it is easy to admire the colours, the fragrance and the perfect blooms. However, many people do not realise the incredible amount of work that goes into growing every single flower. Behind every bouquet are farmers, greenhouse workers, careful planning and months of[...]
10 Innovative farming techniques transforming African agriculture
Africa’s agricultural landscape is evolving. As farmers across the continent face increasing challenges, from unpredictable weather patterns and land degradation to limited access to technology, the need for innovation has never been greater. Traditional methods alone are no longer enough to feed a growing population or to ensure sustainable[...]
Less soil on the tyre. Healthier soil in the field.
In South African commercial agriculture, operational efficiency is directly tied to profitability. Every tractor pass across a paddock comes with a clear financial cost: fuel, operator hours and mechanical wear and tear; alongside a hidden agronomic cost: soil compaction. For years, producers have relied on repetitive chemical applications to[...]