Researchers aim to make sorghum substitute for poultry feed.
Sorghum is a staple cereal grain crop that provides many health benefits for livestock, pets, and humans. But, specific compounds found in...
Russian agri giants call to ban backyard poultry farming.
The Russian Union of poultry producers, Rosptitsesoyuz, has called on the government to prohibit poultry production on backyard farms, raising fears of...
FAO predicts shortage of rice globally next year.
The rising cost of fertiliser on the global market will negatively affect availability of rice and other staple foods in 2023 if...
Ghanaian farmer supplies food products to KFC and exports to Europe
Ghana-based agribusiness company Maphlix Trust exports vegetables to markets such as the UK and Dubai and also supplies local companies like KFC...
Yara says to halt the Belgian fertiliser unit in the coming...
Norway's Yara (YAR.OL), one of the world's largest fertiliser makers, said on Tuesday it will halt output at its Belgian unit "in...
Organic farming offers a path to reducing external shocks on food...
A fertiliser boom is breaking out across Africa as calls for food security gain momentum amidst a widespread continental food crisis. ...
UN, Moscow discuss Russian grain, fertiliser exports
Senior UN and Russian officials met in Geneva on Wednesday (Sep 7) to discuss Russian complaints that Western sanctions were impeding its...
Soil holds the secret to mitigating climate change.
Food production doesn’t have to be a victim of climate change. New research from Michigan State University suggests that crop yields and...
The power of compost: Making waste a climate champion.
A new way of using compost could boost global crop production and deliver huge benefits to the planet, according to a study...
Agriculture education needs to be repurposed.
Multi-disciplinary orientation, socially responsible research and location-specific innovation are key to enhancing rural livelihoods Producing more with less resources is...
