Organic and sustainable farming practices are the need of the hour as soil pollution and erosion become greater threats with each passing day. With a significant reduction and, in some cases, elimination of synthetic pesticides, crops grown are safer for human consumption Read More
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Cashew farming in North-central: Prospects and challenges
In this piece, ELEOJO IDACHABA notes that a major component of cash crops in the country is being allowed to waste due to the absence of proper regulation, processing and marketing thereby… Read More
ADB and ABIS sign $16 million agreement to support fish farming in India
Specialized micro fish feed is a new product in the Indian market and is smaller in size than standard feed, making it suitable for more species of fish. Read More
INDIAN OCEAN: with UNDP, Agri Resources promotes sustainable vanilla farming
With agricultural expansion threatening half of its tropical rainforests, Madagascar will benefit from a sustainable vanilla supply chain from 2023, as will seven Indian Ocean countries. The project, led by agribusiness company Agri Resources, is supported by several development partners to preserve the environment and improve the living conditions of local farmers. Read More