Zimbabwe in the dark on land usage
Nqobile Bhebhe
ZIMBABWE has no consolidated data base on land allocated to 'new farmers' under the fast track land distribution and its current utilisation capacity, a...
Monitoring CO2 in stored grain and food
Millions of dollars are lost worldwide due to mold (fungi) and insect-related spoilage during grain storage resulting in substantial economic losses for farmers and...
African countries unite against chicken dumping
Ghanaian and South African poultry industries have joined a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) opposing chicken dumping, the import of cheap chicken from the European...
Settling the land compensation issue is vital for Zimbabwe’s economy
In his inaugural address the new President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, confirmed that land reform was both historically necessary and irreversible. He also made a commitment...
“Méchoto”- An innovative device that reduces agricultural losses
Méchoto is an innovative digital kit whose mission is to reduce agricultural losses in Togo. With a system that controls the temperature and humidity of...
African solutions urgently sought for agricultural revolution
Professor Richard Mulwa knows his way around scientifically modified seeds - also known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In his laboratory at Egerton University...
Reduce pesticides use with sustainable farming methods
Farmers need to avoid the consistent use of plant protection products (PPPs) that could hinder soils functions and ecosystems, says a report. Instead, farmers should...
Omex Calmax gets calcium into coffee beans
Omex Calmax stengthens coffee tissue increasing resilience to disease and reducing berry drop
Coffee whether the long-established Kenyan Arabica origins or more recent provenances from...
Meyn innovates the future at IPPE 2018
Automatic Feet Selection System
Meyn, the market leader in poultry processing solutions, will present an extensive range of new innovations to the international community at...