Posts Tagged: #SoilHealth
OCP-Africa returns to Bauchi fields for soil testing, fertiliser production
The Bauchi State Government has reignited its partnership with OCP Africa, a global leader in soil health and fertiliser solutions, to upscale its agricultural productivity through soil intelligence and fertiliser optimisation. In a renewed push
Delta govt urged to declare emergency on deforestation
The rapid depletion of forest resources in Delta State due to food crop cultivation, logging, road construction, and fuelwood exploitation has raised major concerns among environmental and agribusiness stakeholders. Chief Sunny Onuesoke, a chieftain of
FG to establish 44 soil testing labs in Kano
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has announced plans to establish soil testing laboratories across the 44 local government areas (LGAs) in Kano State. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural activities by
FG, Flux Carbon ink food production pact
Africa’s agricultural exports have shaped economic activity and market trends, with key insights from the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) 2024 report. Despite challenges, oilseeds, oleaginous fruits, and cotton saw double-digit growth, while cocoa exports
FG partners GIZ, others to boost agricultural production
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and other stakeholders, has launched the Nigeria Farmers Soil Health Card Scheme (NFSHCS) to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure
Food prices will crash soon, FG declares
The Federal Government announced that food prices in Nigeria are expected to drop soon, driven by new farming techniques aimed at ensuring food security. At the 48th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of
FG inaugurates committee to implement Nigeria Farmers’ Soil Health Card Scheme
The Nigerian government has formed a committee to implement a new soil health card scheme. This initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity by providing farmers with tailored soil management recommendations. By establishing soil testing laboratories
Soil health cards coming for farmers
“The Nigerian government has launched a Soil Health Card program to assess soil health and provide tailored recommendations for farmers, aiming to improve soil fertility and productivity. This initiative reflects a growing emphasis on soil
AGRO SOLUTIONS: Tips For Planting Maize And Soybeans
Farming presents numerous variables, particularly during planting. Soil temperature, moisture levels, and diseases all impact timing decisions. Strategic planning allows farmers to capitalize on ideal conditions and mitigate potential challenges.Soil assessment is pivotal in planting
Stakeholders offer agroecology as solution to food inflation
To address the rising food inflation in Nigeria, agricultural stakeholders are advocating for agroecology to reduce the negative impacts of chemical use in food production. They argue that chemical fertilizers and pesticides have degraded the
