Growing Crops in Severe Drought
Droughts are an ongoing complication for anyone in the agricultural sector. There’s little anyone can do to prevent them, so it’s best to prepare...
Zimbabwe, Malawi in joint bio-fertilisers research
Scientists from Zimbabwe and Malawi are working on a joint research project to develop bio-fertilisers which are inexpensive and eco-friendly to help boost crop...
Average 2022 harvest expected in Lesotho
Lesotho is expected to record an average 2022 harvest despite a number of challenges, including high fertiliser, chemicals, and fuel prices.
In its latest situation...
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...
Precision Ag Technology Smart Fertilizer Rebrands to i-Plant Nutrition
London based private equity company Yellow Brick Capital have announced the launch of i-Plant Nutrition; an expansion and rename of their precision agriculture software;...
IFDC commits to make fertilizer affordable in Ghana
The International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), an independent non-profit organisation, is this year working out modalities with policy makers at national and international levels...
Gambia receives agricultural materials
The government of Gambia has received donated agricultural materials like fertilizers and certified rice seeds from Rice Value Chain Transportation Project located at Sapu...
Icon Group to supply biofertiliser to Ivory Coast
Turkish organic fertiliser specialist Icon Group is set to supply the Ivory Coast with their patented biofertiliser, Calsiplus.
The firm inked an agreement with Ivory...
Namibia bans bird excrement harvesting as fertiliser as bird flu spreads
The Namibian government has banned farmers from harvesting excrement from both domestic and wild birds to stop the spread of a deadly form of...
Zimbabwe farmers concerned as fertiliser shoots up again
By Lawrence Paganga
The price of fertiliser in Zimbabwe went up again this week, a move that will seriously affect farmers across the country.
Farmers in Zimbabwe are...