September farming is considered a moment of joy when farmers start to harvest the greater part of their farm produce. During fall, farmers start to store their harvest in ban and proper storage facilities to ensure they are safe until ready to use. Although September is the season you will see most farms harvesting their […]
Author Archives: Samuel Ansah
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His Royal Highness King Charles III made a declaration to reduce food waste and a group of farmers took to their forums to express their view on what they expect rather from His Royal Highness King Charles III. One member says that instead of HRH KC3 working with farmers to reduce food waste, how about […]
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What should you expect in the 2023 sustainable farming incentive handbook? Here is some key information for sustainable farming in the UK. Janet Hughes Defra published the news which states “Today we’ve published a handbook containing all the detailed information about the sustainable farming incentive offer for this year”. What is new in the sustainable […]
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Green Agriculture integrates economic, environmental, and social aspects, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on resource management, biodiversity, and resilient agroecosystems. It targets efficient, inclusive, and sustainable agrifood systems through innovation and knowledge sharing. This approach reduces resource strain, tackles environmental issues, combats poverty, and promotes better living. The Regional Technical Platform supports knowledge […]
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The National Cattlemen’s Foundation commemorates the late W.D. Farr of Greeley, Colorado, with two yearly $15,000 graduate scholarships in his name. Farr, a third-generation Coloradan pioneer rancher, statesman, and banker, was noted for his exceptional vision. His commitment to enhancing agriculture, cattle, and water development resulted in substantial advancements in farming methods that have inspired […]
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Interested applicants are invited to submit their application for the position of National Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Through the FAO Strategic Framework, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable […]
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According to reports, the two suicides happened in the week and this has left other neighboring farmers wondering about their safety and the current situation of extreme drought leading to crop damages and poor yields. Ahirwar, a resident of Pah village under the jurisdiction of the Banpur Police Station, committed suicide by hanging himself from […]
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Dauda Mafala and Sons Poultry Farm has a capacity to contain 60,000. Unfortunately, a percentage of their investment went down the drain after a windstorm hit the farm. According to the source, the windstorm also destroyed an automated cage worth 80,000 dollars and other six poultry units containing 10,800 layer birds. The poultry farm has […]
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Here is a list of popular vegetables in Ghana and their names. These vegetables are in high demand and are consumed daily by using them in preparing meals. Vegetables in Ghana and their names These vegetables are very nutritious and when added to meals, they add nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber. RELATED POST
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If you want to make vegetable garden in Ghana, there are simple ways you can do it without wasting much money. This can be more fun activity to do with your family or neighbors. Here is how you can make vegetable garden in Ghana. Steps to make vegetable garden in Ghana 1. Get your land […]
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How to make money with chickens? There are so many ways you can make money from chickens. It does not matter whether you have thousands of chickens or you run backyard poultry. Here are some ways to monetize your backyard chickens. How to make money with chickens? 1. Selling organic eggs Organic eggs are sold […]
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What are the sources of heat for brooding day-old chicks? The source of heat to use for brooding depends on many factors such as the number of day-old chicks, the size of the brooder, weather conditions, and heat resources available. Sources of heat for brooding What are the three sources of heat for artificial brooding? […]
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In the fight of improving animal welfare in Ghana, 62 poultry farmers have vowed to ban the use of cage systems for raising birds. The campaign to ban animal cruelty initiative started with the Animal Welfare League formed by a team of veterinarians from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The league […]
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The School of Agriculture & Food Science is accepting applications for a temporary UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 position. Post-doctoral Research Fellow Description This temporary contract role involves utilizing the DayCent process-based model to assess the effects of soil management practices on carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling, as well as changes in soil organic […]
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has released 200 trucks containing grains and crop fertilizers to cushion hardship in Nigeria. This new development was released by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja during a presidential address. He further asked Nigerians should deal with the suffering caused by the removal of the […]
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During a two-day retreat organized for Commissioners, SSAs, Local Government Council Chairmen, and House of Assembly members, Mr. Mohammed Umaru made elaborated on how the country will soon see a massive transformation in Agriculture. The larger population of NIger is into farming. Over 85% of the citizens depend on peasant farming to survive daily. The […]
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While many farmers are pulling out of the poultry farm business in Nigeria due to the high price of maize to feed their birds, the situation is getting out of hand. FIPAN, in a statement, has warned there would be a scarcity of eggs, chicken, and other livestock products. Putting much of the weight of […]
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Aug
A new job opening for Head of Regenerative Agriculture (RA) at Degas Ltd aims to improve the incomes of 600 million smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Below is a piece of vital information for the Regenerative Agriculture position. The continent of Africa is where regenerative agriculture is being practiced on a large scale. It draws interest […]
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According to Graphic Online, Abena Kusiwaa is a 29-year-old agric extension officer in Techiman and a part-time pepper farmer in Ghana. After meeting Rev. Kyei Mensah, an advocate for rural livelihood transformation through agriculture, Abena recounts her success. Is pepper farming profitable in Ghana? The young lady stated that the price of pepper in Ghana […]