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Unlocking the soil’s potential with biochar

What is biochar? Biochar is produced during the pyrolysis of wood or farm waste, a process that applies heat without oxygen. Biochar is created at...

The 10 attributes of a successful family agribusiness

Most companies face competition, unpredictable market changes, and the vulnerabilities of globalising industries. In addition to these challenges, family agribusinesses may have to address...

How aquaponics can produce top-quality crops and higher yields

Hydroponics ensures consistent quality and quantity After receiving his bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, Chris Rolfe knew he wanted to start a venture that he...

Farmer Focus: Foliar fertiliser saves £42 a cow

The true method of knowledge is experiment,” as William Blake said, and in 2023 we tried out foliar nitrogen. Previously, we used a conventional Amazone...

Which SFI actions can help optimise fertiliser use?

There are three actions for nutrient management in the current Sustainable Farming Incentive offer, all of which aim to optimise the use of nutrients...

Solid v liquid fertiliser: Which is best?

Which is best – solid or liquid fertiliser? Louise Impey visits an eastern counties farming business which uses both. The workload and logistics involved with...

Zamfara West farmers get agricultural assets, farm input

Governor Dauda Lawal has flagged off the distribution of agricultural assets and farm input to farmers in Zamfara West. The ceremony, which took place in...

State Supplies 1200 Bags Of Subsidized Fertilizer To Kirinyaga Farmers

Kirinyaga farmers have a reason to smile following President William Ruto’s recent visit to Kirinyaga County, where he promised rice farmers an increment in...

Three fertilizer plants announced, adding to long-stalling Limbé project

Cameroonian company Vision Global and its American partner plan to invest XAF500 billion in the construction of two organic and chemical fertilizer manufacturing plants. ...

Nigeria: Dangote Fertiliser Driving Productivity, Saving Multi-Billion Dollar Capital Flight

The importance of agriculture in Nigeria’s economy cannot be overstated. Farming and livestock rearing are the main livelihood for over 70 per cent of...

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