Over 4 000 hectares put under winter wheat
More than 4 000 hectares have so far been put under winter wheat, as farmers are urged to intensify planting to beat the May 31...
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Science fund targets agriculture innovations in West Africa
The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), one of Africa’s biggest science funds, is rolling out €2.7 million (about US$3.3 million)...
House Committee Calls For Increased Budget Allocation On Agriculture
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Agriculture, has urged the government to increase budget allocation on the agricultural sector so as to help in developing...
Agroecology movement is not against modern technologies – Peasant farmers
Though many agroecology promoters take a strict stance against the use of modern farming tools and technology, advocates in Ghana have signaled they’re open to...
Tambuwal urges farmers to embrace dry season farming
Governor Aminu Tambuwal has advised farmers to embrace dry season farming to boost food security in the country. Tambuwal, represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture,...
Zambia capable of producing all its domestic food, manufacturing requirements – ZNFU
THE Zambia National Farmers Union says continued importation of commodities that can be produced competitively domestically erodes jobs locally. ZNFU president Jervis Zimba said the...
Ethiopia’s wheat, corn production jumps
Ethiopia’s wheat production is on the rise as the government has dedicated more resources to the production of the commodity such as irrigation and input...
Zimbabwe: Output of several farm products climbing sharply for years now
Zimbabwe is looking at one of the biggest harvests in a long time this year, thanks to good rains, improved preparation and an emerging wave of...