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Finance · Agriculture
DENVER, October 22, 2026--Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the "Company") today announced it will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, after 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and will host a conference call the following day, Thursday, October 2
Oct 22 · 20:10·Business Wire
Finance · Agriculture
Acquisition of leading Brazilian hose reel manufacturer supports Lindsay's strategy to expand its presence in Brazil and compete across the global mechanized irrigation market OMAHA, Neb., October 22, 2026--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and
Oct 22 · 18:52·Business Wire
Government & policy · Agriculture
President Donald J. Trump returns to Iowa today to highlight a clear record of results for workers, families, seniors, farmers, and rural communities. Under President Trump and Republican leadership, Iowans are seeing historic tax relief, major private investment, stronger rural healthcare, and direct support for the producers who feed the country. Delivering Historic Tax Relief […]
The post Iowa Wins Big Under President Trump: Lower Taxes, New Investment, and Stronger Rural Communities appeared first on The White House.
Oct 22 · 18:25·The White House
Travel · Agriculture
The George Hotel received a three-star rating and Phumula Farm Guest House earned four stars as the national grading programme advances accommodation standards and supports Eswatini’s wider tourism ambitions. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Eswatini Tourism Authority handed over grading plaques and certificates to The George Hotel and Phumula Farm Guest House on 19 October under the... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 17:47·Travel PR News
Agriculture
New hub and processing plant position ocean-farmed barramundi as a scalable alternative to cod and other wild whitefish
Oct 22 · 17:25·Newswire.com
AI · SaaS
More than 230,000 farming operations were unknowingly exposed to federal felony-level penalties before a March 2025 reprieve. FarmBot Tech's new platform is built so the next regulatory change doesn't catch farmers the same way
Oct 22 · 17:10·Newswire.com
Agriculture
Denver-area home services company offers professional sprinkler blowout services to help homeowners prevent freeze-related damage and costly irrigation repairs. DENVER, Oct. 22, 2026 -- With colder temperatures approaching across Colorado's Front Range, Cooper Heating &...
Oct 22 · 16:49·PR Newswire
Jobs & workplace · Construction & engineering
Ryan Botner, founder of Cornerstone Speaking and Coaching, a top motivational speaker in the USA and the Midwest, and a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach , announces a dedicated sales performance coaching track for construction companies, agricultural businesses, and skilled trades organizations, delivering the Speak2SELL and Touchpoint Selling frameworks in the specific industry context, selling environment, and workforce culture of trades businesses nationally.
Oct 22 · 16:10·Newswire.com
SaaS · Energy
African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 concluded in Cape Town after five days of dealmaking, licensing announcements and project updates aimed at accelerating investment across Africa’s energy sector. Organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org), the October 12–16 conference brought together more than 12,000 international delegates, including government officials, national oil companies, private operators, financiers and technology providers.
The summit secured more than $17 billion in total commitments, while governments presented new investment opportunities and companies formalized strategic partnerships. Discussions covered upstream development, energy infrastructure, digital technologies and workforce training, with commercial initiatives designed to move projects closer to financing and implementation.
Returning as Africa’s Biggest Energy Marketplace
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) hosted a conference built around connecting project developers with investors. Two dedicated platforms anchored its commercial program: the Premier Invest Deal Room and the African Farmout Forum.
Organized by Premier Invest, the Deal Room presented 15 oil, gas, infrastructure and power projects seeking more than $16 billion in investment. Project sponsors pitched opportunities to potential financiers, including development finance institutions, commercial lenders and institutional investors. Proposals covered upstream exploration, LNG infrastructure, gas-to-power facilities and downstream development.
The African Farmout Forum, held October 12 with Moyes & Co, Farmout Angel and Envoi Ltd, showcased 23 investment opportunities across established and frontier African basins. Operators delivered five-minute pitches covering assets, technical data and investment terms, while a dedicated Wall of Farmouts and investor meetings facilitated discussions around equity farm-downs and joint ventures.
National Investment Strategies
African governments used AEW 2026 to promote licensing opportunities, outline regulatory reforms and attract capital for exploration and production.
Ivory Coast presented its ambition to become a regional energy hub by 2035, backed by a $10 billion energy expansion strategy. The government highlighted the Calao and Calao South blocks as opportunities for foreign exploration and production companies.
Liberia launched its 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round through the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The round offers 15 blocks across the Liberia and Harper basins, supported by 50,000 line-km of 2D seismic data and 31,000 km2 of 3D seismic coverage.
Meanwhile, Gabon outlined petroleum code reforms intended to attract exploration investment through more flexible contractual terms, lower entry costs and streamlined approvals.
Uganda reaffirmed its commitment to first oil from the Lake Albert developments while advancing plans for a 60,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) domestic refinery targeted for completion by 2030.
Senegal presented 104 blocks to investors, expanding access to deepwater and onshore acreage, while Algeria promoted seven onshore exploration blocks in its anticipated bidding round, with Sonatrach highlighting available geological data and development potential.
Major Deals and Partnerships
AEW 2026 produced several corporate agreements spanning energy data, offshore operations, digitalization, aviation fuels and infrastructure research.
The AEC and S&P Global Energy signed a five-year strategic partnership focused on improving African energy data transparency and market intelligence. The collaboration will support energy outlooks and analysis intended to inform investment decisions.
Angola’s Etu Energias, Chariot and BW Energy announced a tripartite agreement aimed at advancing offshore development by combining local operating capabilities with international technical expertise. The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) and SLB agreed to collaborate on digital transformation, including cloud-based data systems and advanced subsurface technologies.
Sasol and White Desert formalized a sustainable aviation fuel offtake agreement to support commercial supply and distribution. Meanwhile, Imbono and the University of Cape Town announced a three-year partnership linking academic research and commercial investment to develop future-ready infrastructure.
Project Announcements and Updates
Senegal’s Petrosen outlined progress on the Yakaar-Teranga gas project, targeting a final investment decision by the end of 2027. The ultra-deepwater development remains a significant opportunity to expand domestic gas supply.
In Mozambique, Eni confirmed that drilling for its Coral North FLNG project would begin in November 2026, advancing development in the country’s offshore gas sector. Furthermore, TotalEnergies also announced that it had secured a deepwater drillship for an upcoming exploration and appraisal campaign offshore Nigeria. The campaign is expected to advance work on prospects in the country’s deepwater acreage.
Workforce Development and Capacity Building
AEW featured initiatives to strengthen Africa’s technical and financial skills base. The AEW Future Leaders Student Challenge recognized three leading university teams for engineering solutions and financial modelling aimed at addressing energy-sector development challenges.
The ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Challenge gave African students a platform to present technology and engineering concepts addressing energy access. The initiative focused on student-led solutions for clean energy, decentralized solar power and off-grid applications.
Beyond the Conference Floor
Networking continued through the African Energy Awards and Gala Dinner, which recognized leadership, exploration achievements and institutional reforms across the sector.
The Just Energy Transition Concert at the Grand Africa Café combined African musical performances with opportunities for delegates to build commercial relationships. Business-to-business meetings, corporate breakfasts, ministerial roundtables and beachfront receptions extended discussions beyond formal sessions.
Together, the investment platforms, national showcases, corporate agreements and project updates positioned AEW 2026 as a major meeting point for African energy stakeholders seeking capital, partners and routes to project execution.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Oct 22 · 16:00·APO Group