Part 2: Facing my own Black Swans By Dr Anton Verwey & Johan Maritz In an article distributed in February this year (A Bevy of Black Swans), we came to the following conclusions: 1. The world has seen the advance of a bevy of black swans. They no longer occur as rare events spaced over […]
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Two-wheel tractors allowing Ethiopian farmers to boost their incomes. By Simret Yasabu Two-wheel tractors are allowing Ethiopian farmers to boost their incomes and support their communities in times of need. Farmers in the Bale area, in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, mainly produce wheat and barley. Temam Mama was no different — but some six years ago, the […]
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Local farmers benefit from Zambeef’s value chain LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Zambeef Products has reiterated the important role that local farmers play in ensuring food security in the country; in particular small-scale farmers who are central to agricultural activities and produce most of the food in the developing world. However, these farmers face challenges in accessing profitable […]
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The global market for water-soluble fertilizers on the rise COMPO EXPERT is a market leader offers a comprehensive program with effective products for all water qualities and fertilizing concepts Münster, April 2020 The market for water-soluble fertilizers is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6,3 % from 2019 until 2026 reaching USD 23 billion. […]
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BASSON WORKWEAR: How to on Masks from the Experts BY JACQUI PARSONS It is important to know in what category your respirator is classified. Here is the 101 of how to use a mask and some important instructions: Usage directions: – Before entering the contaminated areas where the mask is intended for use, ensure a tight fit […]
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Farm mechanization under COVID-19 By Emma Orchardson As the current pandemic and restrictions create labour constraints, CIMMYT experts discuss the role scale-appropriate farm machinery can play in addressing them. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to transform the way the world operates, and agricultural production systems are not exempt. Even in countries that have identified the agricultural sector […]
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We will feed the nation – ZAMBEEF LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – In keeping with its famous motto, Zambeef has vowed to continue feeding the nation, despite the Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) outbreak. The country’s largest food producer and retailer continues to stand true to its mission despite the COVID-19 pandemic that is adversely impacting the manufacturing sector in […]
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Tanzania’s Agriculture Sector Poverty Reduction DAR ES SALAAM, December 3, 2019 – Recent signs of transformation in Tanzania’s agricultural sector offer encouraging opportunities for acceleration of growth, job creation and poverty reduction, if urgent steps are taken to improve the sector’s policy and regulatory environment and investments, according to a new World Bank report. “The current trends […]
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Why drought programmes in Ethiopia should support communal access to groundwater Like many countries in East Africa, Ethiopia is highly vulnerable to drought. Since 1965, Ethiopia has experienced 15 severe droughts affecting more than 65 million people and causing serious economic damage. Most recently, in 2015 and 2016, Ethiopia suffered a harsh drought which forced more than 10 million […]
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Urban expansion is turning the lives of Ghanaian farmers upside down. The world’s urban population grew from 751 million in 1950 to 4.2 billion in 2018. Over half of the world’s current population – 55% – live in urban areas. But this is projected to reach 68% by 2050. The global share of African urban residents is projected to […]
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