John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Rice, Precision AG , Commodities, Agriculture Global, Economics, Trade (Commodities), Government / Policies, Ag Africa,
Ekiti Allocates Land To Dangote, Stallion For Rice Production
The Ekiti State Government says it has allocated land to Dangote, Stallion and other investors for the rice production.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,
Transforming agri-food systems can unlock Africa’s potential.
Abebe Haile-Gabriel: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 May 2021: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds the potential to lift millions of people out of poverty and end chronic food insecur…
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,
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05/12/2021 SOURCE: allafrica.com
It is an uncommon occurrence to see farms with flourishing healthy crops in Kenya's semi-arid Makueni County. But in Kithiani village, Justus Kimeu's two-acre piece of land stands out from the rest. After embracing the regenerative agriculture (RA) technique, the 52-year-old farmer is looking forward to a bumper harvest of maize as all his neighbours count their losses following this year's failed season.
Kenya's Dryland Farmers Embrace Regenerative Farming to Brave Tough Climate
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Irrigation, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,
Nagaland Facing Drought-Like Situation, says Agriculture Production Commissioner
Nagaland is facing a drought-like situation with reports of water shortage coming in from across the state, a senior official said. Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) Kikheto Sema said seeds have not germinated due to the shortage of water amid the shortfall in rain, and the few seeds that have germinated have failed to survive. Speaking […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Poultry, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa,
Banker-turned-poultry farmer becomes champion for African agriculture
“If we must satisfy Africa’s food security with our growing population, then there must be high commercialization of agriculture. That is modern farming.” – Ayotomiwa Yinka Ogunsua, poultry farme...
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Conservation/Tillage, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
Conservation agriculture: latest experiences from Zimbabwe - The Zimbabwean
In the last blog, I introduced the Pfumvudza programme in Zimbabwe, a version of conservation agriculture that has been heavily promoted across the country during the last season.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag Africa, Education, Food Security/Shortage,
Can the Pfumvudza conservation agriculture programme deliver food security in Zimbabwe? - Zimbabwe Situation
It looks like it’s going to be a good harvest this year in Zimbabwe. Early crop assessments suggest that there will be a bumper crop of maize
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Young Farmers, Economics, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,
Policy Inconsistencies And Poor Research Slow Young Farmers In Africa - Africa.com
It is not everyday that a young farmer registers success in his enterprise and vows this is what he will do for the rest of his life. Yet this is the story of Lihle Moyo, a 27-year-old farmer from Gwanda,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Jobs, Agriculture Global, Young Farmers, Sustainability, Ag Tech, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,
Malawian Youth Wipe Away Unemployment Tears With Agribusiness - Africa.com
After getting tired of searching for employment for seven years, Feston Zale from Chileka area in Malawi’s Southern Region decided to venture into agribusiness.
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