Morocco OCP tests 18 new fertilizer formulas to treat acidic soil
Moroccan fertilizer manufacturer, OCP is testing 18 new fertilizer formulas adapted to Ethiopian soil. The new formulas are aimed at treating the high prevalence...
In Kenya, Biochar Improves Agricultural Output
Farmers around the world are looking for low- or no-cost materials to increase agricultural output and reduce the use of fertilizers derived from fossil...
Soil Health Helps Promote Climate Resilience
Soil is one of the earth's most complex ecosystems and is critically important to future food and nutritional security worldwide. Healthy soil stores carbon...
Botswana suspends beef exports over suspected foot & mouth outbreak
Botswana has suspended beef exports after a suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The Department of Veterinary Services made the announcement and noted...
Pathogens hold Zambia’s 1 mln Goat exports to Saudi Arabia
Four years after Zambia and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for the Southern African state to export about 1, 000, 000 goats and sheep...
APNI teamed up with Agricultural Research Leaders Worldwide to launch Landmark Open Data Crop...
Marking a major advance in improving crop nutrition and soil health worldwide, the Consortium for Precision Crop Nutrition (CPCN) and Agmatix today launched a...
Emmerson to launch potash factory in Morocco
British potash manufacturer Emmerson is set to launch a potash factory in Morocco. This move the firm says follows a successful completion of the...
Animal specialist says use of ICT improves rural livestock production
A Zimbabwean animal production specialist has challenged farmers in rural areas to engage in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve...
Africa Urea Market to Gain Traction in the Agriculture Industry
The global urea market is all set to observe an upward trend in the 21st century as the demand for organic fertilizers rises appreciably.Citing...
A big concern for the livestock value chain as FMD outbreaks persist
Breaking news on the domestic market is that Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) announced her decision to suspend all movement...