Biochar – Low-Cost Method to Improve Agricultural Output and Sequester Carbon
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...
10 Tips for Protecting Livestock from Wild Animals
Keeping African livestock isn't just about money but also about looking out for the community. When wild animals attack, it messes with farmers' income,...
Agrochemicals Market Surges: Transforming Agriculture Dynamics Worldwide
The global agrochemicals market has witnessed steady growth over the past decade, driven by factors like population growth, reduced arable land, and demand for...
The Impoverished Rural Community That Changed Its Nation History
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THOSE FARMERS?
This story could only happen many years ago in a faraway land.
I bring it here for you as it...
Organic Fertilizers and the Future of Eco-Conscious Agriculture
The movement towards organic farming is not merely a trend but a revival of the intrinsic relationship between nature and agriculture. This paradigm shift,...
The State of Smallholder Farmers in Southern Africa
In Southern Africa, the agricultural landscape is dotted with smallholder farmers, individuals tilling less than 10 hectares of land, striving to make a living...
The crucial role of crop diversification in SA’s agricultural future
The agricultural landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the traditional practice of mono-cropping, where a single crop variety is planted extensively across vast...
When family tradition keeps pace with modernity: Herdade do Pigeiro´s success secrets
A perfect example of environment-friendly development. In the heart of the picturesque town of Alandroal in the Alentejo region, a renowned production area for...
New online support for farming’s “accidental counsellors”
A new resource is available for farming’s “accidental counsellors” to help them better support those within the agricultural community and better look after their...
Warmer winters and more aggressive insects: Arrigoni’s Biorete® Air Plus screenpasses the tests for...
For farming professionals, insects are becoming a more and more serious threat and also a challenge to be overcome.
What’s more, ongoing global warming and...