Agronomists have urged farmers in Nyandarua County to adopt the use of herbicides for inhibiting the growth of agricultural weeds. Mr. Thiong`o Mathenge, an Agronomist
The industry is said to be challenged with poor breeds, rampant disease outbreaks and high mortality rates. The contribution of the small livestock industry in
The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs on Friday said an outbreak of avian flu among wild seabirds in the province appeared to be stabilising.
In a bid to streaghten food security via credible and timely data and information planning, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. Fonati Koffa has called for more investment in agriculture to spur growth. Cllr. Koffa’s call comes
Africa’s drylands could be the solution to the continent’s hunger and malnutrition if governments commit resources to convert them into hubs for irrigated farming, experts
Greenbelt Authority (GBA) and Maka Resources from Zimbabwe have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), effectively enabling the two companies to start investing in large-scale
Increased demand for soybeans in China has caused the prices of animal and poultry feed to rise sharply, prompting producers to change the production formula
From renting tractors to monitoring crops by satellite, a slew of agri-tech innovations have emerged over the last decade to serve Africa’s long-neglected small-scale farmers
Rising input costs, such as direct materials, direct labour and other overheads, are posing a major challenge to food production in South Africa. “The costs