7th Africa Sugar Conference focuses on mechanisation

Enhancing mechanisation in sugarcane farming in Africa, trade and investment opportunities in Africa’s sugar sector as well as sustainability and corporate social responsibility among major players in the sector were the focus of intense debates among delegates at the recently concluded Annual Africa Sugar Conference in Nairobi, Kenya.



The two-day event which attracted hundreds of participants from across the world including senior decision makers in government, industry bodies, millers, traders, advocacy groups and service providers discussed the future of the industry and proferred solutions, particularly on mechanization of sugarcane farming by farmers on the continent.

Speakers at the event included Ian Allen, General Manager of the agricultural division of Case IH distributor in Kenya, TTEA. He presented Case IH’s approach to supporting producers on their path to higher productivity and sustainability and introduced the brand’s new corporate farming division focused on offering large-scale operations with everything they need from a single source.


Conference participants
Allen explained how Case IH is able to support sugar cane farmers with the knowledge it has gained in 50 years of experience in the sector: “Case IH is the leader for technology and expertise. We offer a complete range that covers every phase of production, from cultivation equipment to sprayers and the most trusted sugar cane harvesters in the industry. Case IH has a dedicated Corporate Farming division with a professional team helping farmers with advice on mechanisation of all aspects of large-scale farming. Our specialist teams are available to support these customers with a full package of consultancy on machine selection for bush clearing, land preparation, seeding, harvesting and transport to the mill.”

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