Agriculture across Africa is evolving at an incredible pace. Every season brings new challenges, but it also brings new opportunities for farmers who are willing to embrace innovation, adopt better management practices, and invest in sustainable growth.

This month’s cover story, “Tips from Tiger Animal Feeds: Managing early chick mortality,” highlights the importance of getting poultry production right from the very beginning. Reducing chick losses through sound management practices not only improves profitability but also contributes to healthier, more productive flocks, an extremely important consideration for poultry producers across the continent as the demand for affordable protein continues to grow. Read more on page 3.

Innovation is another strong theme throughout this edition. We explore how artificial intelligence is transforming smallholder finance in Africa, opening new opportunities for farmers to access funding and financial services that were previously out of reach. As technology continues to reshape agriculture, digital solutions are becoming powerful tools for improving productivity and building more resilient farming businesses.

Water remains one of agriculture’s most precious resources, making efficient irrigation more important than ever. In this issue, Irrigation Unlimited shares valuable insights into irrigation solutions that help farmers optimise every drop while improving crop performance. We also begin an exciting new series on the use of drones on farms. Drone technology is rapidly becoming an essential management tool, providing growers with better crop monitoring, improved decision making and more efficient orchard management.

African agriculture is filled with resilience, innovation and determination, and it is indeed a privilege for ProAgri Africa to share the stories, technologies and ideas that support this growth. Thank you for your continued support and for always allowing us to be part of your special farming journey.

ProAgri greetings!

Bianca Pretorius – bianca@proagri.co.za