A Tanzanian company called Mzuri Afrika just teamed up with Sokoine University and the African Conservation Tillage Network to bring some next-level farming gear to local growers. The star of the show is this Pro-Til machine that handles tilling, fertilizing, and planting all at once, and it apparently lets wheat farmers pull in like 10 to 14 tonnes per hectare instead of the usual 3 to 4 that hand-hoe users get.
Managing Director Shaban Mgonja said the whole point is to shift people away from old-school methods and help them deal with climate issues through better soil protection and moisture retention. Executive Director Saidi Mkomwa from ACTN pointed out that tons of farmers are still using hand hoes, which basically limits how much they can grow.
Farmers who showed up to check out the tech seemed hyped about it, though they want the government to make sure the equipment stays affordable for smaller operations.
Managing Director Shaban Mgonja said the whole point is to shift people away from old-school methods and help them deal with climate issues through better soil protection and moisture retention. Executive Director Saidi Mkomwa from ACTN pointed out that tons of farmers are still using hand hoes, which basically limits how much they can grow.
Farmers who showed up to check out the tech seemed hyped about it, though they want the government to make sure the equipment stays affordable for smaller operations.
