Ghana Farmer’s Day – December 2, 2022
The official Ghana Farmer’s Day will be on the first Friday in December, December 2 this year, at Koforidua in the Eastern Region, to...
Bio scientists helping farmers grow produce
Two young bio scientists are using science and technology to produces fast turnover vegetable seedlings.By: Nonhlanhla NtuliExtreme weather conditions caused by climate change make...
UNDP launches programme to promote agripreneurship in nigeria
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has unveiled an agro-challenge programme aimed at crowd-sourcing innovative solutions to the challenges faced across the agricultural value...
Nature-positive farming techniques in Africa improving crop yields
Pilot projects in Africa have shown that nature-positive techniques are not only improving crop yields for farmers, but also reducing soil erosion, improving water...
Zimbabwe’s poultry producer, Irvine’s expands in Botswana
Zimbabwe’s largest day-old chicks and egg producer, Irvine’s, has opened a new feed mill in Mmamashia, Gaborone, Botswana.Irvine’s new investment into that market, which...
Understanding Net Metering for Solar on Farms
When it comes to sunshine, Africa certainly isn’t lacking. Installing more solar panels could reduce farmers’ dependence on oil and gas. They can power...
Kuhn ECO Ranger sprayer so precise it can spray a logo in a field
Such is the accuracy of the ECO Ranger boom trailed sprayer from Kuhn, distributed locally by ValtraC, that it is ideal for precision spraying...
Comesa Ministers embrace regional growth blueprint
Ministers of Agriculture, environment and natural rresources in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa have adopted cross-cutting strategies to advance agriculture and...
Project launched to prevent spread of Fusarium wilt in bananas
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research ACIAR has launched a project to protect small-scale banana growers in Mozambique and Tanzania against Fusarium wilt...
Edo State launches 2022 dry season farming
Edo State in Nigeria has launched the 2022 dry season farming. The programme was launched under the Edo (FADAMA) CARES Result Area II of...