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...
Advanced Spraying Technology Targets 90 Percent Cost Savings on Herbicide Resistant Weeds
Trimble announced today its next-generation WeedSeeker® 2 spot spray system. Building on more than 25 years of experience in agriculture, Trimble's new sensor solution...
Kenyan farmers urged to plant more during the short rains
Farmers in Juja Sub-county of Kiambu County in Kenya are being urged to plant more vegetables and wind break plants over the period of...
Rain renews hope of normal agriculture season
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB,
Recent rains in some parts of the country have renewed hope of a normal season after weeks...
CSIR-SARI introduce two improved high-yielding groundnut seed varieties in Ghana
The Savanna Agricultural Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-SARI) have introduced two improved high yielding groundnut seed varieties in...