Nigeria launches Africa’s largest fertilizer plant
Nigeria has launched the largest fertilizer plant in Africa. President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the dubbed Dangote Fertilizer Plant and said he hopes the facility...
Kenya’s Kalro institute selected as centre of excellence in livestock research
Karlo's dairy institute in Kenya has been selected as a centre of excellence for its role in livestock research.
The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research...
The Better Life Farming Alliance launches in Latin America
The Better Life Farming (BLF) Alliance has been launched in Latin America starting with the opening of the first BLF Center in Córdoba, Mexico...
Introducing ADJUWEX: Clariant’s innovation shift to glufosinate herbicides
Tailor-made glufosinate adjuvants for better weed control
High-powered toolbox called ADJUWEX for a variety of formulation options with very good performance vs current...
Corteva Agriscience helps protect South African wheat with Aubaine® 518 SC Herbicide
Corteva Agriscience has brought its latest crop protection solution, Aubaine® 518 SC herbicide, to South African wheat farmers. Aubaine® 518 SC provides pre-plant, pre-emergence,...
Agriculture extension officers in Ghana receive training in pest and disease management
The Bono East regional directorate of the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Crops Research Institute (CRI) of the Council for Scientific and...
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...