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Precision ag tech software i-Plant Nutrition launches app

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Precision ag-tech software, i-Plant Nutrition has launched a mobile application version of the software on both the Apple and Android app stores.

The app will enable users of the game-changing software user-friendly access to their tailored information, advice, and guidance anywhere via their phones or tablets.

The app is available to download now and is free to all i-Plant Nutrition customers. It also allows new customers to do their entire fertilization plan independent of their desktops or laptops.

In recent week, i-Plant Nutrition rebranded from its previous name of Smart Fertilizer. The rename signifies a new chapter for the company as their offering grows, with the launch of the app part of the platforms new provision. Alongside the pre-existing synthetic fertilizer related offering, i-Plant Nutrition is now also providing sensor less-irrigation guidance, a knowledge sharing platform and going forward to include organic fertilizer recipes and excitingly, pest and disease management.

On the horizon for the company is technology which will include pest control able to identify pathogens, pinpoint their location on a heatmap and recommend initially synthetic and later organic control. The software will also be able to recommend organic fertilizers which will be integrated into the software’s database, running on its own independent algorithm.

Current new features of the updated i-Plant Nutrition platform are drainage capabilities which allows a user to control key parameters for hydroponics irrigation including drip and drainage, and media analysis, which allows a user to incorporate soilless substrate in the calculations for the precise fertilisation plan.

Johnathan Kol-Bar, CEO of i-Plant Nutrition commented: “After rebranding from Smart Fertilizer to i-Plant Nutrition, the launch of the i-Plant Nutrition app signifies another exciting update fort the company. The app enables our global users to attain their information, which now includes, irrigation, fertigation and organic fertilizer technology, from their portable devices anywhere in the world, making the software even more accessible and user-friendly”

i-Plant Nutrition is part of Yellow Brick Capital’s YB AgTech.

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Mahindra set to unveils 40 tractor models under OJA brand

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Mahindra Tractors has introduced “OJA” as the new brand name for its new future-ready range of tractors from its most ambitious global tractor program, K2.

The name “OJA” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Ojas” which symbolises Vitality, Energy & Strength.

The Mahindra OJA is Mahindra’s all-new light-weight global tractor platform, focusing on both domestic and international markets including USA, Japan, and South-East Asia, and has been developed through close cooperation between the engineering teams of Mitsubishi Mahindra Agriculture Machinery, Japan, and Mahindra Research Valley, India, the R&D centre for Mahindra’s Auto & Farm sector.

The Mahindra OJA will have four sub-tractor platforms — the Sub Compact, Compact, Small Utility and Large Utility — tractor categories, covering 40 models across various multiple HP points.

Speaking on the brand name announcement, Hemant Sikka, President – Farm Equipment Sector, M&M Ltd. said, “Ahead of the global premiere of the production version of our most awaited tractor program codenamed K2, we at Mahindra are pleased to announce “OJA” as the new brand name of Mahindra’s new light-weight tractor range. Slated for launch later this year, the OJA is Mahindra’s Future Ready approach to tractorization exemplified by numerous first best-in-class technologies for improved performance and productivity, through which we aim to transform farming and enrich farmers’ lives.”

Mahindra OJA tractors will be manufactured exclusively at Mahindra’s Zaheerabad tractor facility; one of South-Asia’s largest and Mahindra’s youngest tractor manufacturing plants. A vertically integrated tractor facility, Mahindra’s Zaheerabad facility also rolls out Mahindra’s next-generation range of Yuvo and Jivo tractors, including the recently launched Plus Series of tractors.

Currently, Mahindra is the only tractor manufacturer in Telangana, having invested close to Rs 10.87 billion in Zaheerabad. The farm equipment sector employs over 1,500 workers, with a capacity of over 100,000 tractors per year on a two-shift basis.

The Zaheerabad plant is technologically advanced, with the flexibility to roll-out over 330 different tractor variants ranging from 30 to 100 hp. The plant has adopted the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) philosophy and culture since inception, with around 65 per cent of Zaheerabad’s tractor production being exported globally.

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New Holland presents brand new Straddle Tractor TE6 range

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• The new range is inspired by the Straddle Tractor Concept created in collaboration with Italian design firm Pininfarina.
• It’s a multifunction tractor designed for narrow vineyards, with an elegant and compact design, great comfort and manoeuvrability. Created to work with multiple implements combinations, keeping them attached without leaving the cab, activated at a flick of a switch
• It features the best innovations available on New Holland’s tractors, including efficient hydraulic system Intelliflow™and MyPLM Connect to maximize productivity through technology.

New Holland introduces the new Straddle Tractor TE6 Range – TE6.120N and TE6.150N – multifunction tractors specifically designed for narrow vineyards that require machines with an extreme manoeuvrability and compact dimensions, and that will be available starting from the end of 2023.

The new Straddle Tractor range’s design is inspired by the Straddle Tractor Concept, created by New Holland in collaboration with Italian design firm Pininfarina and winner of the Good Design Award and of the German Design Award in 2022. The Concept tractor featured a futuristic and stylish look inspired by the shape of a glass of Champagne as a homage to premium wine growers of regions such as Champagne, Médoc and Burgundy.

The new TE6.120N and TE6.150N are in fact specifically designed for some of the most prestigious wine-producing regions, adapting to the narrow French vineyards and to any terrain that has similar characteristics.

The new tractor range is highly multifunctional: it features three independent tool zones for multiple possible implement combinations. They are also designed to grant an extra quick hitch – less than 10 minutes for the sprayer – and to allow the operator to keep the tools attached without leaving the cab, saving time and maximizing efficiency. Maximum manoeuvrability is granted by the Superlight new steering system.

Thierry Le Briquer, Grape, Olive and Coffee Harvester Global Product and Platform Manager at New Holland says “Multifunctionality, maneuverability, compact design and power: these are the key elements of the new Straddle Tractor range that is completely revolutionizing our offering in Straddle tractors.

The best quality is ensured by our engineering and manufacturing at the Centre of Excellence in Coëx, France, where these tractors are produced and that is specialized in grape, olive harvesters and straddle tractors, serving customers worldwide.”

Just like the rest of New Holland’s new generation tractor range, the Straddle Tractors are equipped with innovation technology: Intelliview™ IV Plus display and its rearview screens give a total control of the tractor and My PLM Connect® allows operators to manage data in real time, on board or remotely, to maximize efficiency and productivity.

The Blue Power livery reflects New Holland’s new styling lines and balances elegance with comfort. The ergonomics have been completely reshaped with a renovated cab offering comfort and high visibility all around the machine. The FTP Industrial Stage V engine in the row ensures total stability on slopes and inclines, and the IntelliFlow hydraulic system gives a balanced distribution of power all around the tractor.

Carlo Lambro, Brand President of New Holland Agriculture says: “It’s with great pride that we add these Straddle tractors to our already excellent range, featuring a new design that combines our long-lasting identity with the most innovative features and inspired by the collaboration with a great design firm such as Pininfarina.

It brings elegance, comfort and performance to our customers specialized in viticulture and I’m excited to see it in action very soon in the most prestigious vineyards.”​​​​

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AGCO and Bosch BASF Smart Farming Announce Joint Development and Commercialization of Smart Spraying Capabilities

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AGCO Corporation announced today that together with Bosch BASF Smart Farming it will integrate and commercialize Smart Spraying technology on Fendt Rogator sprayers, and jointly develop additional, new features.

In May 2021, AGCO and Bosch BASF Smart Farming started the first trials of Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s innovative Smart Spraying Solution, which will deliver optimal herbicide savings without compromising weed control and will enable targeted spraying during day and night-time conditions.

In addition to targeted spraying, the system will deliver integrated digital tools to turn the application data into actionable insights and improve yields and efficiency for farmers.

Herbicide savings are delivered through sophisticated sensoring, automated sensitivity thresholds, access to Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s pest identification technology, and the use of Fendt Rogator’s robust application platform. AGCO will offer the system in the Americas and Europe starting in 2024.

Farmers will also be able to benefit from customized agronomic recommendations and reliable documentation within the same solution. The system will offer an end-to-end user experience through AGCO on-board and off-board controls and Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s integrated digital platform from xarvio® Digital Farming Solutions, with insights into the data gathered during the application.

Supported crops currently include corn, soy, cotton, canola, sunflower, and sugarbeet, with capabilities for more crops such as small grains being added over time.

“The progress we have made with Bosch BASF Smart Farming in developing a sustainable solution that maintains productivity while improving profitability and delivering clean fields with maximum savings is an excellent example of AGCO’s farmer focus,” said Seth Crawford, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Precision Ag & Digital, AGCO.

“We look forward to our further collaboration with Bosch BASF Smart Farming as we work together to bring this solution to farmers and custom applicators around the world.”

“What makes our system unique is the combination of superior precision, digital tools and the agronomic expertise. With a 24/7 application capability, we create exceptional green-on-green and green-on-brown performance.

This type of precision agronomics offering is a breakthrough to support farmers with less impact and higher yields,” said Matt Leininger, Managing Director North America, Bosch BASF Smart Farming.

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Krish-e unveils IOT based smart kit for farm equipment

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An after-market device, the Krish-e Smart Kit is the first-of-its-kind smart device that provides equipment owners with detailed insights of their tractors and farm equipment, through GPS enabled time tracking and remote monitoring of various parameters from the comfort of a smart phone.

Krish-e Smart Kit

  • Easy tracking of all brands of tractors, harvesters & rice transplanters via a smart phone or desktop
  • Increases operator revenue with accurate acreage measurement
  • Reduces fuel cost by monitoring fuel levels and alerting for fuel theft
  • Tracks total fleet expenses through geofencing alerts
  • Tracks total fleet expenses through geofencing alerts
  • Offers advanced trip replay features
  • Retails at an introductory price of INR 4,995

A cutting-edge offering, the Krish-e Smart Kit is developed by Carnot Technologies, an Ag-Tech start-up, founded in 2015 by four alumni from IIT Bombay in their mid-20s, who as part of the IITB racing team, developed solutions to monitor the performance of race vehicles from the pit.

Today Carnot Technologies is engaged in manufacturing and retailing products and services related to internet-connected devices for monitoring performance of vehicles and equipment, with M&M Ltd. having acquired a significant stake in the company.

The Krish-e Smart Kit enables equipment owners and rental entrepreneurs to sustainably improve fleet performance, improve incomes and manage maintenance costs, while reducing tractor downtime and preventing unauthorised usage of their tractors. The Smart Kit also includes an advanced trip replay feature for tracking commercial transportation and trolley activity.

The kit is brand agnostic and can be installed on any new or old brand of tractor or farm equipment, such as harvesters, rice transplanters and self-propelled sprayers. The kit is paired with an app called the Krish-e Rental Partner App and is available on the Google Play Store. In addition to tracking and monitoring, the app also offers users access to an inventory of high-end farm machinery on a pay per use basis

Ramesh Ramachandran – Senior Vice President and Head Krish-e – Farm Equipment Sector, M&M Ltd. said, “An industry first aftermarket IoT solution, the Krish-e Smart Kit presents the smartest, most affordable and sustainable way for farmers and businesses to connect and monitor their farm equipment on the go. In its scale-up phase, with over 25,000 active users we will officially launch the Krish-e Smart Kit.

Besides farmers, we invite institutions, FPO’s, government bodies and start-ups in the state to partner with us on this connected journey as we aim to digitise every acre and kilometre of rental activity. Going forward we aim to become the leading provider of connectivity for farm equipment in India.”

Pushkar Limaye – CTO, Carnot Technologies commented, “With a vision of building world-class products out of India, we came up with a small plug-and-play device for tractors to help improve their productivity using IoT, with real-time updates on smartphones.

And today we are glad to see over 25,000 kits having already helped farmers digitise their businesses and adding real value on ground. And today with the official launch of the Krish-e Smart Kit, together with Mahindra, we aim to digitise Indian farming with an India-based solution, while reaching a larger audience of tractor owners and rental business owners.

So far Krish-e has over 25,000 active subscribers, 85% DAU (daily active users), spending about 55 minutes per day on the app (in season), with 70% resubscriptions post expiry of the free subscription period.

Individual farmers, institutional buyers, FPOs, and start-ups can purchase the Krish-e Smart Kit from the nearest Krish-e center, the Krish-e website, or Krish-e Sahayaks by calling 1800-266-1555 at an early bird price of INR 4,995 (including taxes and a six-month subscription package for the aforementioned services).

Launched in 2020, Krish-e is a new business vertical from Mahindra. Krish-e offers technology driven services, to minimise income potential of farmers and other value chain players sustainably. Carrying the tag line – ‘Expert Takneek. Naye Upay. Parinaam Dikhaye’, Krish-e services currently focus on the areas of Farm Advisory, Equipment Rental & Used Equipment through an omni channel presence which includes 150 Krish-e centers and app-based touch points.

Krish-e efforts have been recognised and included in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) January 2023 White Paper on “Accelerating Business Action on Climate Change Adaptation” as an example on how businesses can collaborate with communities to ensure the sustainability of critical natural resources.

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Mahindra’s Farm Equipment sector sells 33,622 Units in India during March 2023

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for March 2023.

Domestic sales in March 2023 were at 33,622 units, as against 28,112 units during March 2022.

Total tractor sales (Domestic + Exports) during March 2023 were at 35,014 units, as against 29,763 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month stood at 1,392 units.

The company clocked its highest ever annual sale of 4,07,545 units (Domestic + Exports) in FY’23.

Commenting on the performance, Hemant Sikka, President – Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “We have sold 33,622 tractors in the domestic market during March 2023, a growth of 20% over last year. Increase in crop output, mandi prices staying firm, Government support for increase in MSP for major crops and increase in wages under MGNREGA scheme will help improve the financial security of rural households and boost tractor demand in the coming months. In the exports market, we have sold 1,392 tractors.”

Farm Equipment Sector summary
March YTD March
F23 F22 % Change F23 F22 % Change
Domestic 33,622 28,112 20% 3,89,531 3,37,052 16%
Exports 1,392 1,651 -16% 18,014 17,646 2%
Total 35,014 29,763 18% 4,07,545 3,54,698 15%

*Exports include CKD

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Nampo 2023 promises latest trends and technology in agriculture

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A showcase of the newest trends and technology innovations is NAMPO’s promise to visitors at the 55th presentation of the Harvest Day from 16-19 May 2023.

Since its inception, the NAMPO Harvest Day has been the leader in showcasing agricultural innovation and providing that one stop platform to agricultural enthusiasts in South Africa. After an extremely successful and long-awaited return to the agricultural calendar last year, the 2023 NAMPO Harvest Day promises to exceed all expectations once again!

The theme “Agriculture Innovated” confirm the positive role attributed to the Harvest Day and its contribution to the future of agriculture. It will showcase agriculture’s latest technology, machinery, innovations, and productivity solutions.

In its efforts to ensure that NAMPO is the agricultural sector’s most relevant platform and marketplace for innovation, technology, information exchange and discussion, Grain SA has stepped up to have expansions and improvements on the grounds and to the programme, ready for the 2023 NAMPO Harvest Day.

“NAMPO plays an important role in developing the agricultural sector by providing a successful environment for business and producers to interact and do business. It gathers all Agri-role players which present their products and services in the areas of production, machinery, food-processing, inputs as well as other products and services related to the sector. NAMPO is also the place where producers meet and the only trade show that bring together agricultural solutions for all types of farms and crops,” Dr Dirk Strydom, Grain SA’s NAMPO, Marketing & Research Development Lead said.

What’s New

Many exhibitors have upgraded and expanded their NAMPO offering and newly paved roads will improve the distribution of feet on the park. The new weapons and outdoor apparel offering has been added with the inclusion of new exhibitors. New outside exhibition spaces on the southern side of the grounds bring the total number of exhibitors to more than 800. A new coffee bar will satisfy any coffee-lover’s appetite offering a relaxed lounge atmosphere situated on the southern side at Gate 2.

The delicatessen stalls have been moved to the NAMPO Padstal offering visitors the freshest and tastiest treats on offer. NAMPO’s food stalls have also expanded, still benefitting non-profit organisations such as schools, churches, and community organisations. An exclusive restaurant, which will offer exhibitors the opportunity to reserve tables for client discussions, has been added to the Fanie Ferreira Hall.

The AFGRI Ladies’ programme has been moved to ensure better visibility and promises fun-packed mornings with well-known personalities like singer Chris Else performing, Mynhardt Joubert showcasing the ability to prepare and present a meal in colour, and Willem Botha who will ensure magic transformations with make-overs.

Old Favourites

The traditional NAMPO favourites still part of the programme, include the popular 4×4 vehicle demonstrations on the Standard Bank 4×4-track and the Adventure Track for side-by-side, motorcycle and quad trails. The well-know Farmer’s Patent Competition with Omnia & Landbouweekblad boasts different divisions for entry and is an exhibition not to be missed. The seed plots on the eastern side of the park, offer a view of grain and feed crops and grass varieties of SA’s leading seed companies.

The Nation in Conversation popular discussion forum bring together role players in the agricultural sector to reflect on issues, locally and internationally. Filmed during NAMPO and accommodating approximately 80 guests in the audience, the discussions are streamed live on various platforms.

The livestock division, include cattle, sheep, pig, and goats, representing almost 100% of the large- and small-stock breeds, as well as miniature horses. Daily livestock exhibitions are also scheduled at the TAU Livestock arena where all standard foot & mouth disease protocols will be followed.

Getting around

Getting around the vastness of the NAMPO Park grounds are covered in more ways than one. Media partner OFM will broadcast live from NAMPO Park with a dedicated Agri hour from 11am and dedicated traffic updates throughout the day will ensure listeners travel safely to and from the event. The “Mieliehop” shuttle service will be running between NAMPO & Bothaville daily and offer long distance shuttles from the OR Tambo airport as well as the surrounding towns. For the air traffic, the Absolute Aviation airport lounge welcome visitors to the northern side of the park with a shuttle service available to Gate 3. Visitors on the park can use some of the nine tractor trailers that follow different routes across the grounds, to ease the burden on the feet.

Agricultural Highlight

This year, NAMPO Harvest Day aims to really realize the NAMPO dream of old. The 2023 NAMPO Harvest Day is definitely a highlight on the agricultural calendar and offer visitors the ideal platform to network with the agricultural industry’s top players and suppliers, strengthen friendships and above all, come and enjoy what this unique and ever-growing agricultural show has to offer, all in one place.

Tickets are available from TicketPro with discounted entry fees when purchasing online. Gates open at 07:00 and close at 17:00. Route directions as well as details on the private air strip appear on the website and the NAMPO App. No pets, bicycles, self-propelled carts or motorcycles will be permitted on the premises. Visitors can use the transport carts moving along three different routes on the grounds throughout the day at no charge.

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Bayer and the agricultural biotech company Oerth Bio have announced a new collaboration seeking to develop the next generation of more sustainable crop protection products.

The unique protein degradation technology used by Oerth Bio has the potential to generate products that support Bayer’s sustainability objective to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture, via lower application rates and favorable safety profiles.

Oerth Bio was founded in 2019 by Bayer’s impact investment arm, Leaps by Bayer, and Arvinas (NASDAQ: ARVN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leading the way in the development of targeted protein degradation therapeutics.

Initially developed to fight human diseases like cancer and other difficult to treat diseases, Oerth’s patented PROTAC® (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera) protein degradation technology provides an innovative pathway to entirely novel crop protection and climate resilient farm solutions. Oerth Bio remains the first and only company researching agricultural PROTAC® solutions.

“The world’s farmers need dependable and sustainable solutions to crop protection challenges, and PROTAC protein degradation technologies show an increasingly promising path toward a new way to develop tailored technologies,” said Dr. Robert Reiter, Head of R&D at Bayer’s Crop Science Division.

“We expect protein degradation technology, already used in medicine, to be an important cornerstone for the development of new crop protection products that reduce the impact on the environment significantly. Oerth Bio’s work has proven to be promising, and we are looking forward to what the next phase of our work together will bring.”

Oerth Bio’s targeted protein degraders offer the capacity for high-precision product development, low application rates, and paths to overcome biological resistance. Oerth molecules are designed to interact with only one target protein, and safeguard off-target/beneficial organisms.

These attributes combine to offer a very attractive pathway for the development of novel crop protection products that are sustainable, and highly effective. PROTAC® molecules activate a specific naturally occurring process within target species.

The impact is expected to be precise and limited to interrupting the specific targeted processes in weeds, diseases or insects that impact crops negatively.

“This collaboration further emboldens our ambitions for first-in-the-world farm centric protein degrader solutions,” said John Dombrosky, Oerth Bio CEO. “It’s a real tribute to Bayer’s leadership and vision, as they significantly invest in breakthroughs that could change farming and the world for the better.”

Oerth Bio is simultaneously developing several novel agricultural applications in nascent crop efficiency and plant resilience segments, ensuring PROTAC® technology can be utilized to its full potential, and provide maximum utility to farmers and the greater food system.

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Kenyan researchers develop striga resistant sorghum variety

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Parasitic weed Striga is a huge constraint to the production of sorghum and other cereal crops. The parasite attaches to host crops and siphons nutrients leading to severe growth retardation and death of infected plants.

And now scientists from Kenyatta University  in Kenya have developed a sorghum variety that is resistant to striga weed, providing a major boost towards achieving food security in the arid and semi-arid areas where the crop is majorly grown.

The striga smart sorghum has been developed through modern technology of gene editing, which involves the use of naturally occurring molecular scissors to improve crops interaction with the environment for better traits such as weed resistance.

The invention has been done by Steven Runo, an Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology at Kenyatta University.

Most cultivated cereals, including maize, millet, sorghum, and rice, are parasitized by at least one Striga species, leading to enormous economic losses. The Striga genus has over thirty species distributed over 50 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, causing an estimated 7 billion dollars worth of crop losses every year.

Striga control technologies include intercropping with non-hosts, weeding, and chemical control.

However, these strategies are either inefficient or not adaptable to smallholder farming systems. The most efficient and cost-effective way to control Striga infestations would be to develop crops that are resistant to Striga.

Overall, integrated control strategies that exploit natural resistance are universally recommended. However, to date, only a few resistant varieties are released and adopted by farmers and often the resistance is weak or rapidly overcome by the parasite.

Over the past few years, Prof. Runo’s research team has been exploring different methods of building Striga resistance in sorghum and other cereal crops that are key staples in Africa.

The team is working with local farmers and extension officers to select – from a set of Striga-resistant varieties already tested under laboratory and field conditions, sorghum varieties with preferable traits. In this participatory variety selection process, farmers are able to grow sorghum varieties on their farms before making their selection.

This has been particularly important in the identification of farmer-preferred, locally adapted sorghum varieties with improved potential to maintain resistance in farmers’ fields.

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Why Africa should practice regenerative agriculture

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Severe land degradation in Africa negatively impacts nearly half of all productive land, affecting well over 650 million people.

Practices resulting in land degradation have removed almost a third of the world’s arable land from production over the last 40 years, and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing the brunt of this crisis.

Continued inaction to improve and restore land could lead to further losses of USD 4.6 trillion over the next 15 years. To restore degraded lands, regenerative agriculture practices such as crop diversification, tree planting, reduced tillage, mulching, and water conservation techniques spur benefits for both agribusinesses and society.

These techniques improve yields via increased soil nutrient and organic content, reduced soil erosion and improved water retention. Broader environmental benefits also emerge through these practices, including more resilient ecosystems, carbon sequestration, improved water management and stronger biodiversity.

Regenerative agriculture practices are a smart way to stem risk in supply chains.
Risks, including climate risks, are on the rise, potentially inhibiting growth and creating supply disruptions for large agribusinesses. Regenerative practices are comparatively cost effective, relying largely on knowledge, time and labour.

These practices enable farmers to adapt to a variable climate more easily through adopting climate-smart techniques and crop choices. Businesses in SSA already reap the rewards of regenerative agriculture in programmes reaching over 100,000 farmers, with yield increases from 68% to 300%.

Companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), Linking Environment, Agribusiness & Forestry (LEAF) Africa, Nespresso, Olam, Touton and Twiga Foods have already implemented regenerative agriculture programmes in the region. Olam has seen an 80% increase in cotton lint yields through regenerative techniques, which include mulching and crop rotations.

Touton boosted annual yields by 68% through its agroforestry programme, using shade-tree planting. Through a Nespresso training programme, the individual farmers who have fully embraced regenerative practices such as pruning and rejuvenation6 are seeing up to 300% yield increases.

Within just a few years, regenerative farming systems in SSA could greatly increase yields and reduce input costs to farmers. Some benefits can be seen within a single cropping season, though time frames vary significantly, and other impacts can require longer to realise.

The natural benefits of regenerative farming also reduce dependence on expensive inputs such as irrigation, fertilisers and pesticides, cutting input costs for farmers and providing alternative fodder sources for livestock. The annual savings to farmers across SSA may be as high as USD 17 billion by 2040.

Increased uptake of regenerative agriculture in Africa could support nearly 5 million jobs by 2040 in addition to increasing revenue and food security for smallholder farmers. Farmers adopting regenerative agriculture can benefit from higher and diversified revenue streams, and may generate additional financial capital that can be reinvested at farm level or
help respond to external shocks.

Off-farm employment could also increase alongside yields, as larger harvests require more
labour to transport, process, transform and sell products. The economic benefits for farmers and the surrounding economies from regenerative agriculture is projected to increase food security through reduction of prices and accessibility of varied and
increased food options.

Regenerative agriculture could also sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide, making it a low-cost and effective solution to combat climate change. By 2040, this carbon benefit could equate to a 4.4 GtCO2e increase in SSA soil-based stock alone. Another 106 MtCO2e per year could be sequestered by restoring degraded land with agroforestry systems.

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