10 Things Farmers Should Consider About Tillage Methods
There’s no perfect way to farm. Instead, farmers adjust to local weather conditions and soil composition, learning what works best for their area through...
Zambia suspends imports of onions and potatoes
The government of Zambia has suspended the importation of onions and potatoes following an outcry from farmers.Green Mbozi, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry...
Agriculture organisations don’t use their IoT data as effectively as they could
Research by Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, reveals relatively few businesses derive maximum benefit from the IoT data that they...
Bangladesh considers contract farming in Africa
Bangladesh is considering contract farming in Africa. It has already received an offer from South Sudan, Africa’s youngest nation, and is said to be...
Makueni farmers in Kenya to benefit from Sh210M grain factory
Farmers in Makueni County in Kenya are set to benefit from a Sh210 million grain value addition factory funded by the World Bank through...
30 000 Zambian farmers benefit from WFP post-recovery support
Over 30 000 Zambian smallholder farmers last December benefited from the World Food Programme (WFP) post-drought recovery support.The programme targets farmers in five drought-prone...
Kenya to enhance food safety for agricultural exports boost
The government of Kenya has announced plans to enhance its food safety in order to boost agricultural exports.Joseph Kirubi, secretary of administration at the...
Natural mineral is an ideal soil conditioner
In recognition of World Water Day on 8 March, Pratley is highlighting the benefits of its Vulture Creek Clino for a range of agricultural...
Liberia to learn sustainable cocoa production from Ghana, Ivory Coast
Liberia is set to take lessons from Ghana and Ivory Coast in developing a sustainable cocoa sector. According to Edward Brown, ACET Senior Director...
The potential of gene editing is vast, an African scientist says
Gene editing is making it easier for researchers to help local plants varieties adapt to changes in the local environments and provide better nutrition.This...