The application of compost shows agricultural and environmental benefits in the bacterial community
The Diverfarming project scientifically proves, through algorithms and bioinformatic approaches, the environmental and agronomic effectiveness of applying compost rather than traditional fertilisers in soilsSustainable...
Kenya Planters distribute subsidized fertilizer to coffee farmers
The New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) has unveiled the first distribution of subsidized fertilizers to coffee farmers in Trans Nzoia County.Trans Nzoia CEC...
On Earth Day, Listen to What Africans are Saying about Industrial Farming
Industrial farming—mechanized, heavy use of pesticides and fertilizer, very large farms, commodity exports and imports, government subsidies—has been a boon to the global food...
As Fossil Fuel-Derived Fertilizer Prices Rise, Organic Fertilizer and Cover Crops Prove their Value
The war in Ukraine has led to a rapid rise in fertilizer prices. This has raised the price of food as exports of wheat,...
Rwanda feels the burn of being heavily depended in Russia’s fertilisers
Land-locked Rwanda is feeling the burn of how heavily it depended on Russian fertilisers.The country does not have its own fertiliser producing plant...
African armyworm attacks farms in Uganda
The government of Uganda has warned that several parts of the country have been invaded by the African armyworm.Agriculture Minister, Mr. Frank confirmed the...
Tanzania outlines policy changes to transform agriculture
The government of Tanzania has outlined its agricultural transformation agenda, detailing its desire to see commercial banks’ lending rate to the sector – which...
What is the Next Move for Site-Specific Nutrient Management Research in sub-Saharan Africa?
Researchers assess the development and performance of more tailored approaches to fertilizer application within sub-Saharan Africa; solutions to overcoming the stumbling blocks that are...
Ghana inaugurates National Fertilizer Council
The government of Ghana has inaugurated the National Fertilizer Council and is set to construct a fertilizer production plant to promote local fertilizer production.Dr...
How to Stop Weeds From Robbing Crops of Moisture and Nutrients
Weeds are invasive plant species that often interfere with agriculture. They take advantage of healthy soil and steal valuable fluids and nutrients from crops,...