Irrigation, a magic bullet for increased crop production in Africa
Danis NgwenyaAs the Ukrainian war rages on, Africa has woken to realize that we need to do better in securing our food security and apply new methods to improve on our…
What farmers need to know before using fertilizer
Gift BandaBefore applying fertilizers in your garden, you need to read the labels which are usually inscribed on the packaging bag. Many farmers have made losses because of failing to effectively…
Farmers optimistic about good harvests despite high cost of inputs
Zimbabwe could have higher than average rainfall in 2020-21 cropping season with a global agency predicting greater chances of positive outputs in the agricultural sector. The Meteorological Services Department (MSD)…
Successive droughts in Zimbabwe dent the spirit of farming
For the third consecutive year, Zimbabwe witnessed one of the driest years during the 2019/20 summer agricultural season. The meteorologists had given a forecast before the onset of rains that…
AMAD, the most sure vehicle for Africa’s food security
Steven Frederick MagomuThe African Media for Agriculture Development (AMAD) is an initiative born out of like minded media practitioners across Africa, in a bid to bridge the gap on food security and…
Drought ravaged Zimbabwe appeals for aid
AdminZimbabwe’s government is appealing for aid to help ease the burden of hunger currently affecting millions of already suffering citizens. The drought is a result of poor yields from the…
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