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Chemical remedies used in agriculture can be classified as being of natural or synthetic origin and are used to keep crops, livestock, poultry and...

Seventh consecutive decline in global food price index

This trend was driven by decreased international prices of major cereals, which outweighed the increases observed in sugar and meat prices. The FAO Food Price Index,...

RMRDC Establishes Rice Processing Plant In Niger State

As part of efforts to promote the value chain potentials of Nigeria’s Agro commodities and commit to food security agenda of the federal government,...

Post-harvest losses: ActionAid seeks investment in agro-processingPost-harvest losses: ActionAid seeks investment in agro-processing

ActionAid has tasked the Federal and State Governments to ensure massive investment in agriculture processing, storage facilities, transportation and market access. Azubike Nwokoye, Food and...

Cheaper, crowdfunded solar energy for farmers

Why did you start Sun Exchange? I came to South Africa from England to work as a solar financial adviser in 2014. At the time,...

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...

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