Starting a poultry farm business can be a lucrative endeavor for ambitious poultry farmers. A poultry company requires careful planning, research, and a solid understanding of the industry. With the right preparation, you’ll be well on your way to success. Let’s begin! Poultry Farming in The US Poultry farming is a significant contributor to the ...

The outbreak of various diseases such as Tuta absoluta, ginger fungus and others in 2023 has made farmers lose over N12bn. Damilola Aina writes on the plight of these farmers and possible solutions It was a cosy morning in Kagarko area of Southern Kaduna, a typical tropical climate with distinct seasonal regimes, oscillating between cool and humid. ...

A continued rebound of the agriculture sector has lifted Kenya’s economic growth in the quarter that ended September to 5.9 percent from 4.3 percent in similar period in 2022. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows growth in the period was the fastest inside six quarters as the agriculture sector continued unwinding ...

Africa’s water crisis, compounded by climate change, threatens agricultural sustainability and food security. In this episode of Africa Science Focus, we delve into actionable strategies for managing water effectively across the continent. Our reporter, Michael Kaloki, speaks to Professor Sylvester Mpandeli, executive manager for water utilization in Agriculture at the Water Research Commission, South Africa, ...

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL — Brazil’s soybean and soy oil exports potentially could see a small decline as domestic demand grows up to 5 million tonnes for the oilseed following a decision to increase the blend of biodiesel into diesel fuel starting in March 2024, Reuters reported, citing industry analysts. Pedro Schicchi, grains and oilseeds analyst at hEDGEpoint ...

…okays employment of 100,000 farmers The Niger State Government expects to warm at least N1 trillion annually yields from the agricultural sector of the state. Pursuant to the objective, a framework agreement for commodities off-taker between Niger Food Security and Logistics Company, a state-based limited liability company, and Tropical General Investments (TGI), a privately-owned company ...

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking the establishment of Federal College of Agriculture and Vocational Studies, Ako-Nike, in Enugu State, South East Nigeria. The bill is aimed at increasing access to agriculture technological and vocational education in the country. The proposed legislation sponsored by the member representing Enugu East/ ...

China’s perennial rice technology, which is considered as the most representative breakthrough in the innovative utilization of agricultural germplasm resources in China, is believed to help improve food security in Africa. Recently, perennial rice was included in the agricultural technology promotion framework at the High-Level Ministerial Session of the fifth African Union Specialized Technical Committee ...

The growth in herd size has seen the need for many farms to hire staff, to ensure that their farms operates to its full potential. However, attracting and keeping staff is an ongoing issues with the dairy and agricultural sector as a whole. Keeping the farm system simple is going to help with attracting and ...

In a significant stride for the palm oil industry in Cameroon, stakeholders have launched an organization named INTERPALM CAM. This initiative is a collective endeavour to coordinate and augment the efforts of all those involved in the palm oil sector. The establishment of this body marks a key development in Cameroonian palm oil industry, an ...