Oped : Why Kenya must now learn the meaning of a hazard and of...
By
Eric Kimunguyi, CEO, Agrochemicals Association of Kenya
The modern world is built
on chemicals, be it medicines we apply, or...
East Africa under threat of unyielding locust invasion
East Africa is under threat of unyielding locust
invasion. This seems to be the case after reports have been made about billions of...
Optimistic outlook for agriculture
The latest forecast released by South Africa’s Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) points to a somewhat optimistic outlook for the agricultural sector...
Kenya facing the worst desert locust outbreak recorded since 1950
Kenya is facing the worst desert locust outbreak recorded since 1950. The outbreak has seen swarms of the insects invade the east African nation...
Growers and scientists call on president to prevent food catastrophe by upholding pest control...
Move to ban pesticides being used to curb locusts and Fall Army Worn will lead to crop devastation, warn growers
Agricultural and industry organisations have...
How Do Microbes Influence Nitrogen Use Efficiency?
Many growers apply the “4R” framework for nutrient management—using the right fertilizer source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place—to...
Rwanda pilots revolutionary hybrid potatoes from Solynta
The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) is running a pilot on True Potato Seeds, hybrid potatoes which are produced by Solynta, a Dutch firm.
The true...
Boosting Farm Productivity is the Key to Unlocking the Full Economic Value of Ethiopia’s...
Teff cluster farming Palls utilized farm
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector is the bedrock of the economy, employing more than 70% of the workforce, accounting for more...
Protection of organic crops, Arrigoni screens pass the tests on “Baby Leaf”
Arrigoni, the group specializing in the production protective screens for agriculture, is confirmed as an excellent ally for organic farming.
The excellent results obtained following...
Ethiopia and IFAD to help families adapt to climate shocks in new multi-million dollar...
Half a million of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable families are set to benefit from a new US$451 million project to increase their resilience to climate...