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,...
Kenya commission sale of govt subsidized fertilizers
The government of Kenya has commissioned the sale of subsidized fertilizers as the planting season commences.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mr Peter Munya presided over...
Fertilizer prices drops in Kenya
The government of Kenya has set aside Sh5.73 billion to subsidise fertilizer prices countrywide. Agriculture Ministry Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya made the announcement and...
Nigeria, others to import US $110bn worth of food by 2025
Nigeria and other African countries are set to import food valued at $110 billion by 2025. This is according to the International Institute of...
Family Farmers in Kenya Replace Expensive Fertilizer with “Green Manure”
Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. For some years now, family farmers in Kenya’s Kisumu area have replaced...