An electric tractor that’s entirely powered by the sun could boost crop yields for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and in doing so, improve access to electricity. Developed by Aftrak, a business spun ...

This year’s winner in the Energy & Environment category hits both sides of the brief, harnessing innovative energy technology to help communities transform their environments and increase agricultural ...

A Loughborough University led initiative aiming to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa has won the Milken Motsepe Prize in Green Energy. Named Aftrak, the ...

This new micro electric tractor uses solar energy to propel itself forward and features a steel “hardpan breaker” that pierces the top-layer of compacted soil often found on sub-Saharan farms.