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[ad_1] Scientists at CGIAR-IITA have developed a more cost and time-effective molecular diagnostic tool that can help identify different subgroups of cassava whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci, accurately, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has announced in a report. The report published May 27 was on a research by a vector Entomologist at IITA-Tanzania, Everlyne Wosula, […]
[ad_1] Although the number of crops that rely on bee pollination is increasing, according to Palo Alto-based Beehero, changes across a number of variables mean that the same number of hives in an orchard may not be providing all the pollinator punch required. “The equation of beehives-per-acre doesn’t hold much,” Omer Davidi, co-founder and CEO […]
[ad_1] AS African Union, AU, formerly known as Organisation of African Unity, OAU, marked 57th Africa Day on May 25, 2020, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, in Nigeria, Thursday, tasked African leaders on health, water, agriculture, innovative governance, discontinuation of external borrowing to bring about a new development order that will transform the continent with renewed […]
[ad_1] Given both its burgeoning population and current global health and economic crisis, the need to improve food security in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Wheat has arguably become one of the most important agricultural commodities. The nationwide demand for low cost, convenient staple and baked foods are increasing demand for wheat products (flour and flour-based […]
[ad_1] Expanding the cold chain across the African continent is both necessary and hard. A better network of cold storage facilities is necessary to drive down food waste and enable wider access to fresher produce. And it’s difficult due to high installation costs and all sorts of risks, most notably those surrounding intermittent electricity supplies […]
[ad_1] Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Firemark Ventures – the VC arm of Australian insurance giant IAG. The strategic investment will see the Melbourne-based farm analytics startup partner with IAG to speed up the process of risk assessment for rural insurance customers, and enhance the ability to carry out such […]
[ad_1] By David Adeoye Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has distributed seedlings and herbicides to farmers in Iseyin community as part of activities to mark one year anniversary of his administration. Makinde said the distribution of the seedlings was to assist farmers to improve on their farming in Oke-Ogun area noted for agricultural activities. […]
[ad_1] First Milk has announced today (May 28) Mr Smith will succeed Jim Baird as a new farmer director. Details to follow… [ad_2]
[ad_1] Increased rain is causing rapid growth of weeds on farms, thereby threatening crops. Farmers, therefore, have to increase the frequency at which they eliminate the unwanted crops. While some uproot and others weed with hoes, an increasing number of farmers are using herbicides. A farmer said the other day he sprayed a herbicide to […]
[ad_1] Olam Group, one of the country’s largest food and agri-business companies has contributed N1 billion in cash and in- kind to support the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria. A statement by the company said cash donation of N600m was made to the private sector led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), while food stuffs worth N3 […]
[ad_1] According to the headlines, a new challenge has risen for our agriculture industry, with China suspending Australian beef exports as trade barriers escalate. However, these bans need to be placed into context. We’ve faced far larger challenges than this before. Throughout economic downturns, decades of drought, devastating fires, and the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis, farming has […]
[ad_1] The Benue State Government has proposed a two-day leave of absence each week for its civil servants to engage in agricultural activities in order to ensure food security. Daily Trust reports that the idea was muted against the background of COVID-19 currently ravaging economies of the world. Governor Samuel Ortom announced the plan on […]
[ad_1] Regulators across the world are gradually pushing back against the overuse of chemicals on crops. Just last week, for instance, the European Commission set out proposals to reduce pesticide use in the EU by 50% by the end of the decade. But as strong a push as that may seem, farmers need not panic: these proposed […]
[ad_1] New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned. The FAO, in a report, said desert locusts will continue breeding in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and West Africa. “In the coming months, Desert Locusts will continue breeding in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. New swarms […]
[ad_1] NextProtein, a French-Tunisian startup working on new ways to produce insect-based animal feed and fertilizer, has raised €10.2 million ($11.2 million) in Series A funding, the company disclosed to AFN this week. According to AgFunder data, this is the largest early-stage agrifoodtech deal in Tunisia yet. Leading the round were a group of investors […]