Uganda begins probe into fake agro-chemicals
The government of Uganda has commenced probing of fake agro-chemicals. The country’s Ministry of Agriculture has an 11-member committee to hastily study and give...
Zinc fertilisers are a catalyst for agricultural growth in Africa
Zinc fertilisers address critical soil deficiencies, enhancing crop yields, and contributing to food security. Simon Norton, Director of the International Zinc Association (Africa), explains...
Indorama Powers Nigeria’s Petrochemicals, Fertilizer
As the world's population increases and the diets of the developing world continue to improve, demand for meat and crops viz a viz food...
KEPHIS trains experts to fight, detect new invasive mango pest
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is training experts to help detect a new invasive mango mealybug pest.
The training is being carried out...
From Wheat and Corn to Horticultural Crops – Less Water, Minimal if Any Chemical...
Fertilizer prices are up. And climate change has resulted in higher temperatures and less rainfall in many parts of the world. In high-income countries,...
Central Kenya set for annual ASK show
All set for Central Kenya annual the annual Agriculture Society of Kenya (ASK) show after two-year hiatus. Central Kenya ASK Chairman, Patrick Karinga, made...
Ma’aden invests in Malawi’s largest Fertilizer Terminal, Strengthens Presence in Africa
Headed by the Senior Vice President of the phosphate business unit, Eng. Hassan Al-Ali, a new milestone has been achieved for Saudi Arabian Mining...
Lack of proper pest and disease control threaten sustainability
The ability to detect, prevent and respond to animal health and livestock emergencies is critical to ensure food security and the sustainability of the...
40 graduate as vet doctors in Rwanda
At least 40 students have graduated as veterinary doctors from the University of Rwanda’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
The intake was between 2016 and 2022.
The...
High input costs set to threaten Zim farmers’ viability: FEWS NET
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has made an alert that farming in Zimbabwe during the 2022/23 season will likely result in...