The promise of disease-resistant cassavas in Rwanda
The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resource Development
Board (RAB) and researchers have urged farmers to embrace cassava varieties
that will resist diseases and increase...
Potato farmers in Rwanda seek subsidies on agro-chemicals
Rwandese smallholder farmers growing Irish Potatoes in the Northern and Western regions have requested the government to extend subsidies on agro-chemicals and...
Bayer helping transform the food system through innovation in agriculture
Flower strips at this Bayer Forward Farm offer habitats for insects in the field and are one of many sustainability...
Fuel price drop, a boost in time for planting in just over a week’s...
Paul
Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNBSouth Africa – In just over a week’s time, the planting of summer...
Irrigated fodder crops help Ethiopian women improve dairy value chain
Ethiopian women are growing irrigated fodder crops to expand their opportunities in the dairy value chain, winning income, nutrition, and climate benefits....
Essential farming skills provided via SMS
Messaging has become one of the most popular methods of communication, whether it’s through text messages or messaging apps. With a platform...
Côte d’Ivoire showcases investment opportunities in cashew and cotton sectors to international investors at...
Côte d’Ivoire has highlighted the opportunities for international investors in its cashew and cotton sectors in a presentation to the 10th annual...
Crop care with implements from APV
Weed regulation is a decisive factor for success in agriculture. Mechanical options are becoming increasingly important. APV offers with the Tined Weeder...
IITA, EAGC partner to tackle aflatoxin contamination in grains
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) Tuesday have partnered to tackle aflatoxin contamination of...
Big harvests for 2020, from the summer to winter crops
Comment by Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural economist at
FNB Agri-BusinessAlthough the National Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) made a...